BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

gmat 710, 12+ yrs IT, chances in INSEAD and IMD

Launched April 26, 2006
This topic has expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat May 02, 2009 8:28 pm

gmat 710, 12+ yrs IT, chances in INSEAD and IMD

by nirvana2008 » Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:09 pm
Hi

I am an indian applicant (female) with 710 gmat (49Q, 37V) with 12+ yrs of work ex in IT (started in programming, project lead and now a manager).
Most of the US schools have a very young crowd (3-5yrs work ex).

I have 2 questions:

1)As per my profile, is it worth it to apply in any BSchool in US and which ones will have my kind of profiles?

2)At my score will INSEAD and IMD,Swizterland full time programs consider me?


Lookng forward to your insights.

thx
Top
Source: — Ask Stacy Blackman |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
MBA Admissions Consultant
Posts: 3845
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pm
Location: Houston, TX
Thanked: 442 times
Followed by:148 members

by Lisa Anderson » Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:20 pm
Dear nirvana2008,

Any program will certainly consider an application from you. Having substantial experience is not going to send you to the reject pile, nor will your GMAT score. What is important for you is to be mindful of your profile relative to the schools you are applying to and customize your application accordingly. For example, if you apply to traditional, full-time programs where your work experience is considerably above the 5 year average, then it would be advisable for you to directly address in your essays why you want to do a full-time program versus an executive program. Perhaps you want to switch careers and need an internship? or the break on your resume? There are a fair number of MBA candidates that matriculate to many US MBA programs with 8-15 years of experience. As for your GMAT score in relation to INSEAD and IMD, a 710 is in the competitive range. INSEAD, in particular, likes to see that you cross the 80% mark on both sections of the GMAT, but that doesn't mean if you do not have it you are not considered. For any MBA program, the key to a successful application will be the strength of the total package--making a compelling case for admission, presenting a solid rationale for an MBA, and demonstrating you can handle the rigor of the program.

Good luck,
Lisa
Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Learn more about me
Top
Post new topic Post Reply
• Page 1 of 1