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Hi there,

I recently took my Gmat, score a 680 (47Q, 36V), got a 5.0 in AWA but a measly 1 in IR. I am planning on applying for 2014. I have been working for a consultancy for the past 2 years, and the reason for the low IR was nerves. the section is precariously placed when your nerves are highest.
Does this warrant a retake? I am looking to apply to the following schools:
stern
Haas
Kellogg
Tuck
Duke
HEC
Darden

please let me know!

Alright, thank you for getting back to me. What would you say about joining a MIM course in Europe?

Hi guys,

So i retook the GMAT and now have a 710 with an 8 on the IR. I currently have three years of work experience in a healthcare consultancy. I plan on applying by next year, so I will have 4 years by the time I apply and then 5 years by the time I go for the MBA.
What options can I realistically look at? I am now looking only at an MBA since I am gaining very relevant experience

Thank you!!

Okay so here goes,

Work Experience:

- 3 Years currently in a consulting firm. One promotion (Total of 6 levels of hierarchy, I'm on the second)
- Like i said, I plan on applying by next year to the top 15

Academics:

- Gmat : 710 (Q48, v38, AWA 6, IR 8)
- Engineering - cleared with distinction (we don't have a GPA system - Mumbai University)
- Currently pursuing a Masters in English Literature through distance learning while I work. Will be done with the course by the time I take admission into a B school in 2016. This is purely a passion project

Extra Curriculars:

College: Events head for technical festivals. Head of Events for a social service initiative started by the government of India. Robotics etc...

Office:
-President of the corporate chapter of Toastmasters ( a global forum for public speaking and leadership). As president, conducted multiple office wide events. Currently creating a module to help the new guys get accustomed to our work culture.
- Part of the recruitment activities. Working on developing new case studies to better evaluate new candidates.
- Leading various other activities within various tracks in the office. Gained a lot of traction with various people in the firm.
- The module I mentioned in point 1 is actually a huge initiative and the management is very excited that we thought of this and are implementing it

Sports:

- Played district level tennis at some point but i don't think that will count here since that was when I was like 12!



There are a lot more minor points that I haven't included above. So there you go, my applications in a gist

Please let me know. And thanks again for all your help!!

As always, thanks! Just one more thing, you are referring to colleges as ranked by FT, Economist...?

Sorry to bug you more, but I really want to look at Tuck as a realistic chance. I do love the college and from the interactions with the alumni and current students, I think it fits perfectly with what i want to do. How do you think I fare for Tuck?