700 (Q49, V35) depressed

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gauravmba: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:22 am

by gauravmba » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:56 am

Hi, I took GMAT today and scored a 700.
I was doing better in practise tests. Got 710s in two and 720s in another 2 MGMAT.
Also got 730, 760 in GMATPrep 1 and GMATPrep2 respectively.

How bad is a 700 given that I am from IT background?

Thanks for you advise.

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cubicle_bound_misfit: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 246; Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 7:34 am; Location: Texaco Gas Station; Thanked: 7 times

by cubicle_bound_misfit » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:22 pm

I ain't no pro, so take my word with grain of salt.

you can still make it to big 5 if you have something exceptional in your profile.
which are your target schools? if you have a strong app (besides your score) then with this score i hope you can make it if not to ultra elites then at least to elite B schools .

Best of Luck

regards,[/b]

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mbadrew: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 198; Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:16 am; Location: San Francisco; Thanked: 14 times

by mbadrew » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:42 pm

Someone earlier on this forum wrote a post about Indian IT males having a hard time getting into top 10 schools. The reason stated was, there's just too many Indian IT males with similar education and work experience applying. I guess if you add a twist to your essay and goal statement, then perhaps you have a chance. Try consulting with an admissions firm.

Thanks
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gauravmba: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:22 am

by gauravmba » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:03 pm

Thanks for your responses.
My worry is will they even open my application docket given this score. I would like to believe that I have good academics (GPA 4), roughly 4 years work and a reasonably sound extra-curricular work.

What are the admission firms you mentioned and where can I find more information?

Thanks for your help.

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cubicle_bound_misfit: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 246; Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 7:34 am; Location: Texaco Gas Station; Thanked: 7 times

by cubicle_bound_misfit » Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:05 am

Hi Gaurav,

Before going to any consultant please try to find you fit.

Try to roam around different B-Schools' websites and try to find:

1) Entering Class Profile
2) Entering International Student Profile
3) Average GMAT range (add 40-50 to that average if you are IIM )
4) The focus of the school. Whether that echoes with your overall profile.

Lastly, remember school in 20-30 range, generally do not give $ loan as a co-signor, you may get a schlarship but rest of the money you have to arrange from your country.

Hopefully, this will help.

regards,

Cubicle Bound Misfit

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abhay2008: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:07 pm

by abhay2008 » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:37 am

Well, If you feel you can improve by at least 30 to 40 on this -Why not give another try?
I do agree that app plays the most important role in admissions. But, if you have enough time before apps, giving a second try is not a bad idea.

Abhay

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mavesum: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 32; Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:20 pm

by mavesum » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:36 am

retaking the xam is not a bad idea but not too great too considering u hv 710 score and 4 yrs exp.

its better to give the time for ur apps and essays which you are ready to give preparing second time (for scoring 20-30 points more)..if you thnk you can take your score cross 750 then u shud definately give it a one more try , coz that wud make a difference for all we IIMs !!

expert's advice needed though

Cheers ,
Sumit

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gauravmba: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:22 am

by gauravmba » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:27 am

Thank you all. I took GMAT again on 26th (exactly 31 days later) and scored 740 (Q50, V40) + 5.5.

I may be repeating a question but could anyone point me to resources on how to plan one's app / essays.

thanks
Gaurav

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by aj5105 » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:23 am

740 is a great score !

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by niraj_a » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:41 am

i'd kill for a 700 score right now.....

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by gauravmba » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:38 am

thanks all...

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