GMAT Strategy

Hi josephcho,

A 650/Q50 provides you with some options, so you might not need to retest. While your Scaled Scores may seem imbalanced, you have enough going for you that you could apply to most Business Schools and have a decent chance at getting accepted.

What schools are you planning to apply to?
When do you plan on applying?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi josephcho,

With a V27, you have ample opportunity to pick up points on that section of the GMAT, BUT you'll have to learn (and practice) the proper tactics to do so. We're certainly going to help you in that regard.

When it comes to applications, work experience and GPA tend to work "in tandem", meaning that if you have great work experience, then GPA doesn't matter as much and if you have little (or unimpressive) work experience, then GPA matters more. By your own admission, your GPA is "somewhat low"; does that mean above or below 3.0 (out of 4.0)? Most US Schools consider anything above a 3.0 to be acceptable. If your GPA is lower, then that's not going to kill your chances, but you're correct that you'll have to "make it up" in some other part of your application. As an aside, if you would rather discuss this particular aspect of your application privately, we can certainly do so.

For more specific advice about any particular schools/programs, you might consider speaking with an Admissions Consultant. There are several who post in another Forum on this site. Regardless of your next steps, you have a solid GMAT score to work with, so you shouldn't hold back on any of your applications.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich