What GPA/GMAT is needed to get into a top 5 school?

Lisa Anderson · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

Dear vinviper1,

Yes, the school does matter and is taken into consideration. A 3.0 from an Ivy League is viewed more favorably than a 3.0 from a third tier school. Likewise, the major you had and the coursework undertaken is scrutinized. More quantitative coursework (like engineering or math majors) is viewed as "tougher" than a transcript with little to no quantitative coursework.

Regards,
Lisa

jatinrai · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: target schools

Dear Stacy

I'm from India & have a low GPA of 2.7-2.8 with break in engineering degree due to some explainaible reasons. I've full time experience of 6 years as an entrepreneur & a good amount of community leadership experience to add to. Further, I feel that early managerial experience & extensive display of leadership skills couldn't hve been better in any other job. I also undertook training in some internationally well known companies.

I also have international business exposure & linked to an American trade organization.

I recently gave my GMAT & scored 740. I'm not targetting top 5 schools but yes top20/top30 schools. I'm willing to major in finance coupled with Health care management or Intl. Business or Strategy mgmt.

Please do comment as to what are my chances & if their is something else I could do at present to offset my weaknesses or further fortify my strengths.