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profile eval - thanks

by anybuff » Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:35 pm
hi there!

Thank you very much in advance for evaluating my profile.

Demo:
- 23 years old
- international student from Vietnam

Undergrad:
- GPA: 3.8 -3.9 (sorry for not remembering exactly)
- Major: Business Economics
- Minor: Management
- School: university of california, irvine

GMAT: 690 (48Q, 35V) - horribly sick on test day, could be better, practice test from 680 - 770

Work Experience:
- 4 yrs at import/export wholesale company, sales manager
- 4 yrs working in the US for an international school oversea, international relations advisor

EC
- choir
- children outreach at church
both at leadership positions

Academic awards: dean's list, distinguished student


- I'm planning to apply to top 10 b-schools in the US
- I'm wondering if I should retake the GMAT. i think I can get 720 - difference of 30points - Don't know if it's worth it.
If i do, I will have to apply in Round 2.

Please let me know my real chance, and what areas I can work on.

Thanks!
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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:08 pm
Dear anybuff,

If you have only taken the GMAT once, then it might be worth retaking if you know you can get your up at least 30 points. Your current score is good and might be high enough if the rest of your application is outstanding. If you do decide to wait and retake the GMAT, then try to get as early a test date as possible where you will be prepared and can get your application submitted shortly thereafter. Round 2 is not necessarily bad, but you want to try to get it in as early in round 2 as you can.

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