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Hi

Could you please evaluate my profile and offer advise. I feel have aimed very high and now I'm wondering if it is realistic.

GMAT Score = 660 Q48, V33
28 year old African, from South Africa
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (65% aggregate)

I have 8 years working experience within the mining industry in South Africa. I manage a team of about 60 people.

I am targeting top schools such as LBS, Insead or Judge. My biggest worry is my GMAT score. I feel its a bit low for these schools. I want to improve my score but my problem is that my last attempt was my 4th attempt. Would taking the GMAT so many times affect my negatively affect my applications?

I also don't have any international exposure. Part of the reasons why I want to study abroad is so that I can experience what the world has to offer.

Your input and advise will be highly appreciated.

Regards
Mbasa

Hi Jon

I applied for the second round at LBS. Unfortunately I didn't even make it to the interviews. I strongly believe that my GMAT score was my nemesis because I had a really strong story/brand to sell. So I have decided to try to improve my GMAT score before applying at INSEAD. I will work on my essays simultaneously with the GMAT and hopefully make the Jan 2016 intake.
Regards
Mbasa