Hi,
I am pretty much new to GMAT and have been quite keen to get started soon. But being from a science background (I currently work as a pharmacist manager) I would greatly appreciate any suggestions regarding how possible is a 700+ score for people with a science background without any deep knowledge of mathematics as in engineering!
Also I know that admissions directors look for diversity in the class but If anyone with similar science backgrounds can tell me how practical will profiles like mine be in cracking the admissions.
Thanks a lot for the time all... Good Luck.
- Sri.
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Hi Sri,
You ask two important questions, but you might be surprised by the answers.
First off, a 700+ score represents the 90th percentile overall, which means that 90% of Test Takers either CAN'T or WON'T do what it takes to score at that level. The GMAT is a Test of many skills, but intelligence is NOT the primary skill (neither is "math expertise" for that matter). As such, your science background is neither 'good' nor 'bad' when it comes to the GMAT. You might find certain types of work/logic easier to deal with (in the Quant and Verbal sections), but you'll still have to learn the content and tactics (and practice) just like everyone else does. A big part of the process is in what YOU are willing to do to succeed.
Most of the math that you'll face won't be much more difficult than the math you did when you were 15 or 16 years old (and a lot of it is easier than that). There are some 'specialty' subjects that you'll probably need to learn and you might be a little 'rusty' in certain areas, but that's why this process takes time.
The good news is that you probably don't *need* a 700+ score to get into your first choice School. Most Test Takers *want* one though, so they get 'hung up' on that number and lose sight of the 'big picture' - you need a competitive score AND a strong OVERALL application AND you need to present yourself in the proper way. Those last two 'pieces' can probably be better answered by Admissions Experts. You can post any of those questions to the Experts in the Admissions Sub-Forum on this site:
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1) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) Have you thought about which Schools you might want to apply to?
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You ask two important questions, but you might be surprised by the answers.
First off, a 700+ score represents the 90th percentile overall, which means that 90% of Test Takers either CAN'T or WON'T do what it takes to score at that level. The GMAT is a Test of many skills, but intelligence is NOT the primary skill (neither is "math expertise" for that matter). As such, your science background is neither 'good' nor 'bad' when it comes to the GMAT. You might find certain types of work/logic easier to deal with (in the Quant and Verbal sections), but you'll still have to learn the content and tactics (and practice) just like everyone else does. A big part of the process is in what YOU are willing to do to succeed.
Most of the math that you'll face won't be much more difficult than the math you did when you were 15 or 16 years old (and a lot of it is easier than that). There are some 'specialty' subjects that you'll probably need to learn and you might be a little 'rusty' in certain areas, but that's why this process takes time.
The good news is that you probably don't *need* a 700+ score to get into your first choice School. Most Test Takers *want* one though, so they get 'hung up' on that number and lose sight of the 'big picture' - you need a competitive score AND a strong OVERALL application AND you need to present yourself in the proper way. Those last two 'pieces' can probably be better answered by Admissions Experts. You can post any of those questions to the Experts in the Admissions Sub-Forum on this site:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/ask-an-mba-a ... t-f40.html
1) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) Have you thought about which Schools you might want to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Hi Rich,
Thanks a lot for your reply. It really helps me clear a few questions. I guess I just have to take it one step at a time. Evaluating the best possible MBA for me and presenting a good overall application is probably the first.
Thanks a lot.
-Sri
Thanks a lot for your reply. It really helps me clear a few questions. I guess I just have to take it one step at a time. Evaluating the best possible MBA for me and presenting a good overall application is probably the first.
Thanks a lot.
-Sri
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Hi Sri,
While it's important to figure out the Schools/Programs that you might apply to, it's going to be difficult for any Admissions Experts to evaluate your profile UNTIL you have an Official GMAT score.
Assuming that you're not on a short timeline, you'll likely find it beneficial to focus solely on your GMAT studies for the time being, then work on your applications later. To help you plan that out, you should know that most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their GMAT studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week on the process.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
While it's important to figure out the Schools/Programs that you might apply to, it's going to be difficult for any Admissions Experts to evaluate your profile UNTIL you have an Official GMAT score.
Assuming that you're not on a short timeline, you'll likely find it beneficial to focus solely on your GMAT studies for the time being, then work on your applications later. To help you plan that out, you should know that most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their GMAT studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week on the process.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
