Hi,
I have scored a 650 in GMAT and I am a little hesitant about applying to top b-schools even though I do fall in the range of some schools and my profile seems pretty good.
Profile Details:
I have 2 years of work exprience in Microsoft . Had to leave the job to nurse my father who suffered a serious accident. (Also a reason for the low GMAT as i had around 2 weeks to prepare)
My UG (Computer Science & Technology) GPA is 3.5 and academic record so far is good.
I was heavily involved in several extra curricular activities of cultural, technical & entrepreneurial nature
Wrote a few articles for Education Times (part of Times of India newspaper)
Held the post of Vice President- Student Council & Cultural Secretary of entire University- Organized a number of large scale events.
I had joined Microsoft's leadership development program (rotational program) and my recommendations are pretty good as I got a chance to handle large scale projects and display my leadership & team building skills.
So I am confident my profile is good + most of essays for Round 1 for top b-schools are completed, but my GMAT score still nags me as i do not wish to be sidelined because of it.
My questions are:
1. Should I retake GMAT? I am not sure whether i will score more than 650 as I am still juggling between application preparation and taking care of my father. Secondly, as I want to move start my own venture, it makes no sense for me to again join any company, so I am determined to do an MBA.
2. Can I mention the circumstances under which I prepared for my MBA? Would it look too cheesy? or as if trying to give an excuse?
3. Is there any particular approach I should be taking?
4. Participated in severalcommunity services, however didn't continue after school (so it's pretty old). However I do regularly teach my maid's children English and volunteer at the nearby ashram. However I do not have certificates etc, so should I mention these?
5. I am planning to apply to my 'dream' schools in the first round. with my profile should I bother giving my applicatons to them? I am ready with the essays.
1. Harvard Business School
2. London Business SChool
3. Stanford Business School
4. Kelloggs Business School
I have kept my safe and 'There's-a good chance- I- may-get-into- this -one' schools for Round 2.
Any pointers will be appreciated... and thanks in advance
Cheers !
Lee
I have scored a 650 in GMAT and I am a little hesitant about applying to top b-schools even though I do fall in the range of some schools and my profile seems pretty good.
Profile Details:
I have 2 years of work exprience in Microsoft . Had to leave the job to nurse my father who suffered a serious accident. (Also a reason for the low GMAT as i had around 2 weeks to prepare)
My UG (Computer Science & Technology) GPA is 3.5 and academic record so far is good.
I was heavily involved in several extra curricular activities of cultural, technical & entrepreneurial nature
Wrote a few articles for Education Times (part of Times of India newspaper)
Held the post of Vice President- Student Council & Cultural Secretary of entire University- Organized a number of large scale events.
I had joined Microsoft's leadership development program (rotational program) and my recommendations are pretty good as I got a chance to handle large scale projects and display my leadership & team building skills.
So I am confident my profile is good + most of essays for Round 1 for top b-schools are completed, but my GMAT score still nags me as i do not wish to be sidelined because of it.
My questions are:
1. Should I retake GMAT? I am not sure whether i will score more than 650 as I am still juggling between application preparation and taking care of my father. Secondly, as I want to move start my own venture, it makes no sense for me to again join any company, so I am determined to do an MBA.
2. Can I mention the circumstances under which I prepared for my MBA? Would it look too cheesy? or as if trying to give an excuse?
3. Is there any particular approach I should be taking?
4. Participated in severalcommunity services, however didn't continue after school (so it's pretty old). However I do regularly teach my maid's children English and volunteer at the nearby ashram. However I do not have certificates etc, so should I mention these?
5. I am planning to apply to my 'dream' schools in the first round. with my profile should I bother giving my applicatons to them? I am ready with the essays.
1. Harvard Business School
2. London Business SChool
3. Stanford Business School
4. Kelloggs Business School
I have kept my safe and 'There's-a good chance- I- may-get-into- this -one' schools for Round 2.
Any pointers will be appreciated... and thanks in advance
Cheers !
Lee
