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Is 690 adequate? -- Verbal heavy score

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by dbkreiss » Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:25 pm
I've just finished the GMAT after MONTHS of studying (maybe years if you include a prior study attempt - but no test - in 2008)... After my test, I looked on to see a 690 score. This is a decent score, sure. However my splits were heavily skewed to verbal. Q-42 (61%), V-42 (95%).

I graduated from a top communications school with a 3.3 GPA, double majoring in both marketing and digital media. Furthermore, I've completed a post-grad Business Management certificate at NYU. My work experience is quite strong having both run my own company for 3 years and serving a key role in a very successful international tech startup.

I am looking to attend one of the following programs:
1. NYU Stern
2. U Mich Ross
3. Carnegie Mellon Tepper

I'd like to study strategy which is a slightly less math-intensive curriculum than, say, finance.

Do you think a 690 score with such low quant score is adequate to compete for a spot in these school?
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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:48 am
Dear dbkreiss,

Your 690 is a competitive score for these programs. The question will be whether or not you have evidence of quantitative aptitude in your background. So, did you take quantitative courses (specifically math) in college and how did you do in them? do you currently have any quantitative/analytical components to your job where you can cite success? If you have this type of evidence, then you want to highlight it in your applications (on your resume, for example) to ensure the admissions committee will feel confident you can handle the rigor of the program.

Good luck,
Lisa
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by mmtrantham » Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:49 pm
This is my exact situation, as well. Good post.
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