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barcebal
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I am scoring in the 710-720 range on my GMATPrep tests but am aiming for 750+ on my GMAT score.
I really want to go to Harvard.
I have owned a restaurant for the past two years that is mildly profitable. I feel like I've really developed during the process, become a stronger leader, and learned adapt based on my strengths and weaknesses. I'm already concerned that, while I consider my experience worthwhile, that because I have not made a ton of money with my work experience, that it will be discounted by the adcom.
MY CONCERN
Part of me really wants to nail the GMAT. Like kill it. I'm shooting for perfection. I feel like this will be a way to prove to adcom, with a balanced and well presented admissions package, that I have what it takes even if the restaurant experience doesn't scream success.
On the other hand, I'm worried that perhaps a killer GMAT score would actually be a bad thing. Could adcom think "How is he this bright but not producing more with his restaurant?"
I know I'm really probably overanalyzing it, and that when it's said and done admissions at HBS are a crapshot, but what's your take? Is there a high enough score that can overcome what may be perceived by adcom as weaker job experience (assumming strong essays, recom letters, etc) or could getting a really good score actually reflect poorly?
I really want to go to Harvard.
I have owned a restaurant for the past two years that is mildly profitable. I feel like I've really developed during the process, become a stronger leader, and learned adapt based on my strengths and weaknesses. I'm already concerned that, while I consider my experience worthwhile, that because I have not made a ton of money with my work experience, that it will be discounted by the adcom.
MY CONCERN
Part of me really wants to nail the GMAT. Like kill it. I'm shooting for perfection. I feel like this will be a way to prove to adcom, with a balanced and well presented admissions package, that I have what it takes even if the restaurant experience doesn't scream success.
On the other hand, I'm worried that perhaps a killer GMAT score would actually be a bad thing. Could adcom think "How is he this bright but not producing more with his restaurant?"
I know I'm really probably overanalyzing it, and that when it's said and done admissions at HBS are a crapshot, but what's your take? Is there a high enough score that can overcome what may be perceived by adcom as weaker job experience (assumming strong essays, recom letters, etc) or could getting a really good score actually reflect poorly?
