Chances with a score of 680 - Pls advise

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Chances with a score of 680 - Pls advise

by maxonline » Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:45 pm
i just gave my GMAT today and scored a 680 with 46 Q and 36 V. Although, I am not too happy with my score I don't want to retake GMAT again. I am planning for a 1 yr MBA as I have around 7+ yrs of experience in the field of product development. I am looking at 1 yr MBA progs in India and Europe and would like to know which are the schools that I have a relatively good chance of getting in.
I have done some research and considering the following schools in order of preference. Would be good to know if I am in the right direction :)

1. IMD, Switzerland
2. IIM Ahmedabad (1yr MBA)
3. IE Business School
4. IIM Lucknow (1yr MBA)
5. Judge Cambridge / Oxford SAID
6. XLRI Jamshedpur

A snapshot of my profile is as below.

7 yr International work experience
Nationality: Indian
Current City: Singapore
Domain: Engineering Services (Product Development); Product Specialist
Present Co: HP
Career Path Post MBA: Product Management
Undergrad: BE, 3.6 GPA (State Engineering College in India)
Graduate: MS Engg; Final Grade: B (National University of Singapore)
Extra-curricular: Strong involvement in fund raising for a well known NGO in Singapore.
Other certifications: PMP (2010)
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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:53 am
With a 3.6 gpa, and extensive experience at HP in an area you wish to expand on career-wise, I think that you can apply to those types of programs with your GMAT. I know you don't wish to re take the exam (only a masochist would), but ask yourself if you can move the needle. If so, consider it.

Please email me your resume if you want me to take a closer look at your profile to [email protected]

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by maxonline » Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:43 am
Thanks Alex, I actually looked into the option of retaking the GMAT but although I probably would be able to move the needle to cross 700 I think it would be better for me to focus on my initial apps - IIM A and IMD :)