Hi All,
I gave my gmat two days back and got 700 ( Q 48 and V 38, both 82 percentile with overall 90 percentile). I am very confused now since I know this score is competitive and but not good enough for top schools. I have read numerous articles saying that adcom prefers high score (730+) for Indian male. At the same time, I do not belong to Indian IT pool.
My study method was nothing extra ordinary. I got everything from BTG especially ngufo's debrief. PLease go through her debrief. That's one of the best.
I am posting my profile:
Pool: Indian Male
Academics: Chemical Engineer from top 15 university in India
GPA: 8.93/10 - graduated third in class with distinction- merit scholarship holder for one year
Extra Curricular: -Convener - Indian Institute of Chemical Engg.
-Joint Convener - Inter University Technical Fest
- Student Government representative for one year
- Secretary for Hostel Cafeteria
- Published chemical engineering technical newspaper for first time in university
- I also developed and commercialized one software with my professor in university but the product did not do well. So, we stopped that after few months.
High School: Always among top 3 students throughout schooling
: Head of School Student Government for one year
Work Experience: 3.5 years (5 years by the time I will enter MBA programme. Targeting to get in 2012)
Work Profile: Consulting in Petroleum Sector
- 3 Years of international experience in 4 countries including US, Middle East, India , China
Gmat: 700 (Q 48 V 38 both 82 percentile)
Volunteer Work: NIL
I am in dilemma. Should I retake GMAT? I expect 720 if I retake GMAT (definitely not 750+). My questions:
1. Should I re-take GMAT to bring my score to 720? Is it worth the effort since my academics are already strong.
2. Which US schools should I target? Do I stand good chance at Chicago, Kellogg or should I consider applying to 8-15 ranking US schools.
I will really appreciate if i get some guidance from people.
I gave my gmat two days back and got 700 ( Q 48 and V 38, both 82 percentile with overall 90 percentile). I am very confused now since I know this score is competitive and but not good enough for top schools. I have read numerous articles saying that adcom prefers high score (730+) for Indian male. At the same time, I do not belong to Indian IT pool.
My study method was nothing extra ordinary. I got everything from BTG especially ngufo's debrief. PLease go through her debrief. That's one of the best.
I am posting my profile:
Pool: Indian Male
Academics: Chemical Engineer from top 15 university in India
GPA: 8.93/10 - graduated third in class with distinction- merit scholarship holder for one year
Extra Curricular: -Convener - Indian Institute of Chemical Engg.
-Joint Convener - Inter University Technical Fest
- Student Government representative for one year
- Secretary for Hostel Cafeteria
- Published chemical engineering technical newspaper for first time in university
- I also developed and commercialized one software with my professor in university but the product did not do well. So, we stopped that after few months.
High School: Always among top 3 students throughout schooling
: Head of School Student Government for one year
Work Experience: 3.5 years (5 years by the time I will enter MBA programme. Targeting to get in 2012)
Work Profile: Consulting in Petroleum Sector
- 3 Years of international experience in 4 countries including US, Middle East, India , China
Gmat: 700 (Q 48 V 38 both 82 percentile)
Volunteer Work: NIL
I am in dilemma. Should I retake GMAT? I expect 720 if I retake GMAT (definitely not 750+). My questions:
1. Should I re-take GMAT to bring my score to 720? Is it worth the effort since my academics are already strong.
2. Which US schools should I target? Do I stand good chance at Chicago, Kellogg or should I consider applying to 8-15 ranking US schools.
I will really appreciate if i get some guidance from people.
