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GMAT 650 In 4th Attempt- Where to apply

by nileshpadwal » Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:57 am

Hi Stacy/Linda,

I scored 650 (49Q, 30V, 5.0AWA) in my 4th attempt. My previous scores were 560, 580, 600.

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Engineering Grad-University Topper
Masters from Top Notch Institute in India
Work Exp. 4.6 years in Telecom IT
Extracurricular: Excellent

Do i stand a chance in Top 30 US Univ. if yes can you give some suggestions.

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Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:57 am

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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:14 am

Dear nileshpadwal,

I think it will be tough to gain admission to a top 30, but not impossible if you select the right school(s). You need to target schools where your GMAT is close to or above the average and where the school is a strong match for your career goals. Additionally, you need to submit a stellar application package making a compelling case for your admission. I do think you should expand your school list a bit beyond rankings and focus on schools that are a good match for you based on your goals and school culture. There are some great programs out there, with brand recognition, that are not always ranked by the usual publications.

Good luck,
Lisa

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