Profile Evaluation: 740 GMAT (Q:48/V:42) w/ lower GPA

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Age: 25 (2008 College Grad)
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GMAT: 740 (97%) Q: 48 (80%) V: 42 (95%)

Education: University of Notre Dame (Finance and Psychology double-major) w/ international finance study abroad program
GPA: 3.2 cumulative, 3.6 major

WE: 3+ years (4+ at matriculation) at a Fortune 200 Healthcare/Pharma. Graduate of Financial Development Program, including one year of international work experience. Currently a Senior Financial Analyst.

EC: Chair of Leadership Committee for entire development program, Junior Achievement Volunteer (teaching ESL Spanish classes specifically), volunteer for children's rights organization while abroad, volunteer as a financial consultant for a Latin-America based non-profit.

Schools: Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg
Any chance of getting in to these programs with my low GPA?

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by throughmba » Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:01 pm
GMAT Score is good.

College of education is also good but CGPA from yor college have normally been on the higher side.

Work ex though on the lower side is still enough to apply.

EC is excellent.

With the above score, prima facie look suggests that you will make it through. Apply with a strong application, well drafted essays, use your psychology skills :) though not much.
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by Jon@Admissionado » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:22 am
740! Yeah man, just apply. With all great stuff. And add a school or two that you like to give yourself more options when the moment comes.

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by MBAPrepAdvantage » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:42 am
Yes because your GMAT score is strong.

I am assuming based on your WE that your goals are in healthcare so you might wish to add Duke Fuqua as more of a safety school given its strength in healthcare.

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