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

Redeem

CFA to make up for low Q score?

Launched April 26, 2006
This topic has expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:50 am
GMAT Score:610

CFA to make up for low Q score?

by john722 » Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:37 am
Hi,

I only scored 42 (66th percentile) in the Quant part of the GMAT.
Do you think that having passed the first two levels of the CFA program can make up for this low score in my application?
I am aiming for the best programs in Finance (NYU, Wharton, Columbia).

Thanks for your help

J
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 Dec 04, 2008 12:01 pm
Dear J,

Having passed the CFA might help to demonstrate your quantitative ability. If your GPA is high, you did well (B+ or better) in your quant classes in college, and have quantitative work experience, then you should be able to make the case that you can handle the quantitative aspect of the coursework. Your quant score, alone, will not be a reason for rejection just like a high GMAT is not a reason for admission. The other components of your application, essays/recs/interview, are critical to the decision. Focus on putting together the strongest application possible and consider retaking the GMAT IF you have time, it won't compromise the quality of the rest of your application, and you know you can score higher.

Good luck,
Lisa
Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

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