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by pramod_d » Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:01 am
Hi,

I have scored 640 in my first gmat attempt and 540 in second attempt.
I want to go ahead and apply in round 2 score 640.

I am Indian male/27,
5+ years of work ex in IT software telecom. Recently promoted to project lead.
GPA- 2.4/ 4.0,
Engineering from IIT(Top collage in India)

Targeted b schools for R2 are,

1. York university, Canada,
2. Rotman, canada,
3. NUS, singapore,
4. Nanyang singapore,
5. smeal, penn state, USA

Reasons for selecting the above are,

1. R2 deadlines for above schools are 1st feb.
2. Avg gmat score.

Please let me know if i have aimed high or low.
If i work on the other parts of the application such as essays and recommendations,
I should be able to manage an admit.

Please suggest.

Will the decline in gmat score from 1st attempt to 2nd attempt hamper my chances of admission?

Pramod
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by jkhousto » Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:10 pm
Pramod -

Thanks very much for your question. I am sorry that your GMAT score did not improve your second time around. I also commend you for being realistic in your list of schools. They look attainable for you. A few things to keep in mind:

1) Explain why you were recently promoted ot project lead? What leadership skills that you possess stand out?
2) Do you have any exceptional community service activities or personal/family stories you can share to add a personal dimension beyond work and schooling?
3) Be very clear about your career goals - why MBA? why now? why the particular school? and you will stand out!

Best of luck to you -
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by pramod_d » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:20 am
Thanks Jennifer. I will work on the points you have mentioned.

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