Hi Stacy,
If you have the time, would you mind reading over my profile? As always, the question: Will I get into my target universities for an MBA? (The main reason I ask this question is because my GMAT score is not up to par with averages at my target universities, especially in this hyper-competitive environment where you don't want to give the top schools ANY reason to reject you.)
Here are the details:
Target Universities:
- Stanford
- Haas
- Kellogg
- Wharton
- Booth
- UCLA
By the Numbers:
- GPA: 3.99 from University of Southern California (BS in Business Administration, emphasis in Management)
- GMAT: 700 (49 Q, 35 V, Percentile: 88% Q, 74% V) - I scored significantly higher during the practice exams (740-760); will a low verbal score impact my overall chances of getting into a top school?
- Work Experience: I'll have 24 months at the time of application, and 33 months at the time of (hopefully) acceptance. I have worked for the Cornerstone Research, a litigation consulting firm, which has a good reputation at most universities. In addition, I have finance experience from internships.
- Leadership: Various experiences ranging from leading the effort on analyst recruiting at my firm to presidents of undergraduate organizations, etc.
- Personal Facts: I perform magic, dance, and other arts.
I am looking to evaluate the opportunity cost of taking the test again versus focusing on philanthropy efforts or other essay opportunities.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance, and I hope to hear from you soon.
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Dear shahmagic,
Based on the information posted, I think you have a chance at your target schools. However, your list is quite heavy with the most competitive/selective schools. It is always good for any applicant to have a few reasonable/safety schools. If you do some research, I think you will find several programs outside the top 10 that are solid options for you. With your high GPA and work experience, I'm not sure increasing your GMAT score will make much difference in the ultimate decision. A higher score never hurts; I'm just not convinced the difference for you is significant enough to warrant taking the test again. You will need the rest of your application to be stellar though to put yourself in the best position.
Good luck,
Lisa
Based on the information posted, I think you have a chance at your target schools. However, your list is quite heavy with the most competitive/selective schools. It is always good for any applicant to have a few reasonable/safety schools. If you do some research, I think you will find several programs outside the top 10 that are solid options for you. With your high GPA and work experience, I'm not sure increasing your GMAT score will make much difference in the ultimate decision. A higher score never hurts; I'm just not convinced the difference for you is significant enough to warrant taking the test again. You will need the rest of your application to be stellar though to put yourself in the best position.
Good luck,
Lisa
