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12 Oct 2007, 07:03
From speaking to current MBA students, a high GMAT is obviously very important, but when you get into the top schools that's all they see. So, obviously, you need to show how you are different in your goals, your experiences, what you have to offer, etc. If they like the big picture that you offer (essays, GPA, GMAT, etc) and decide to accept you, the level of your GMAT score comes back into play scholarship-wise. So for me, I might get in to a top-15 school, but with a 690 it's unlikely that I will get scholarship moeny. Conversely, many of my GMAT Club cohorts will get into the same top-15 school that I get in to, but with your 700+ scores, you are likely candidates for scholarship money.
Think about it, it is very unlikely for someone with a 690 to get a scholarship over someone with a 750 since both people got in because they have something to offer the school. After that point, who does the school need to spend money on in order to get that applicant to come their school, a 690 or 770? So for all you 700+ scorers, WHEN you get in to the school(s) of your choice, you very well might see some more dividends on you GMAT score. IMHO.