Profile Evaluation Needed

meeta · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: Profile Evaluation Needed

Hi,

I applying to Purdue B-School, Krannert, and i wanted to know my chances of being accepted.

I graduated from Georgia Tech with a BS in Industrial Engineering with about 2.84. During my time there I had founded a sorority, greek coucil, and community service events, and also took an internship for 6 months with Colgate-Palmolive. Graduated and now I work for Accenture. Still very active iwth my sosority and community service activites.

Begining of April attended a forum at Krannert about why women with engineering background should pursue a MBA. I was the only person there not from Purdue and graduated. This gave me the opportunity to talk to admissions, got a tour and everything.

Here is the kicker of it all .. took the GMATs last month and got a 460 .. completely freaked out during the test. Called admissions and asked if i was competitive enough ... they did not really answer the questions, and then they asked if i usually perform bad on standaridized test. I am really bad at standardized test. They said I can take it again in May and submit that score. What would be my chances of getting in?

Thanks,
Meeta

Lisa Anderson · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

Dear Meeta,

It sounds like Purdue is interested in you, but you need to score a certain level on your GMAT for admission. What that score is, I don't know as I do not have your application in front of me nor work for Purdue. Unfortunately, it is unlikely the admissions office will give you a score either. With your undergraduate GPA being a 2.84, the admissions committee is looking for you to demonstrate your academic aptitude through your GMAT score. The best thing you can do is prepare as much as you can, try to keep your nerves in check, and score the best you can on your retake. Perhaps there is some tutoring or a crash prep course you can take? I think if you can get your score up at least 50-100 points (but the more the better), you will put yourself in a better position.

Good luck,
Lisa