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by pranika » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:07 am
Hi Stacy:

I have applied for the Wharton MBA for Executives program. Took the GMAT yesterday and scored 680 (86th Percentile). My scaled scores are - Quantitative = 44 (70th Percentile) and Verbal = 39 (87th Percentile). I am not very happy about the quant scores and think they are not an accurate representation of my quant abilities. But anyways, I was looking for some counsel if I shoudl retake the GMAt and cross the 700+ score barrier?

Just to give you more context about my profile - I have 6 years of manager level experience in commercial strategy/marketing in a top Pharmaceutical company. Have been a top performer at the company and have recieved recommendation letters for the program from 2 VP level executives at my company. In addition, I have a PhD from a big ten university.

Greatly appreciate your help. Thanks

pranika
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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:38 am
Dear Pranika,

Based on the information provided, I'm not sure a 20 point increase will make a difference in the decision for the MBA for Executives program. Your 680 is a strong score and you have PhD. Additionally, if you have quantitative work experience (budgets, P&L, analysis), then you demonstrate you have the quantitative ability to succeed in the program. If I were you, I would focus on the rest of the application and ensure it is as strong as possible. A higher score doesn't hurt; I'm just not convinced you need it based on the rest of your profile.

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Lisa
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by pranika » Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:25 pm
Thanks a lot for your prompt response.

Kind regards,

Pranika
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by gqt100 » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:35 am
Have you interview'ed already? How did it go? Did the GMAT score come up during the interview? I have heard that in EMBA programs, if they really like you as a candidate and your GMAT score is coming in the way of them offering you an admit, they will ask you to take it again.
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