Is GMAT score of 610 good enough?

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Is GMAT score of 610 good enough?

by rupalitrips » Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:09 am
Hi,
I am an Electrical Engineer from India.I took my GMAT last month and managed to get a score of only 610 ,with 49 in Quants(88%ile) and 25 in Verbal(only 39 %ile).Do you feel I need to retake my GMAT exam?Since I have to apply for the fall-2009 session,do you feel there's enough time for retaking the exam?
Also, can you please guide me as to which schools should I apply at this low score.I wish to pursue my MBA degree from U.S..preferrably Michigan State University(Broad) and Ohio state University(Fisher).I also have 2 years of work experience in the field of Industrial Automation.Will this be an added advantage over my low score?
Please advice.
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by VP_MBA_Guru » Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:08 am
Hi Rupali,
As an Indian IT/Eng applicant, your GMAT score is below the average for your peer group, even for the schools listed. To improve your candidacy, I would strongly recommend retaking the test and shooting for the mid/upper 600s to better position yourself.

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Nikhil P. | Admissions Consultant | Veritas Prep