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realistic shot at all? or am i doomed to retake?? Post Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:25 pm
Hello all,

just wanted to get the general feel what you all think my reasonable shots are seeing that i applied to 1 school (yale) and got dinged.

i got a 3.14 from cornell in mech. eng and a 680 on my gmat, (q 42 v 41. I also work at an engineeirng company doing system analysis, (quant heavy stuff). I've got 3 years of we so far and im fluent in 3 languages.

what do you all think the chances are with my low scores? hopefully top 10 schools

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Post Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:22 am
Hi bobdemerrit,

Regarding your work experience, remember that admissions teams are looking to cultivate future leaders, so it is important to discuss any leadership and management experience you have. I recommend you read this case study of an engineer who was accepted into Columbia, Tuck, and MIT:

http://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehensive-services/case-studies/case2/


With regards to your GMAT score, your score is self-reported on your application and admissions teams focus will on your highest score, so if you believe you can improve your score by 40+ points, we recommend you look to take the test again.

We also provide free 30 minute phone consultations here: http://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/

Cheers,

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