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GMAT score of 660

by proxyid » Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:10 am
Hi,

I have given GMAT twice in the last two months and got the following scores:

GMAT - I
Total : 660
Quant : 49
Verbal : 31

GMAT - II
Total : 660
Quant : 50
Verbal : 29

Other info :
* Currently working in India as Senior Member Technical in a US-based firm since last 2 years (Jun'08)
* B.Tech from NIT , Jaipur in Information Technology
* Gold-medalist in B.Tech (IT)
* GPA : 9.6/10

Could you please let me know certain B-Schools where I would be able to apply with the above score??

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by crackverbal » Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:47 am
There are other things to choosing a Bschool than GMAT scores, acads and workexperience. I am new to this forum but would assume no "expert" does that kind of crystalball gazing to give answers. There are way too many factors to be considered - Academic Potential, Team-work, Leadership, Communication, Career Progression etc. before a decision is arrived at.

I can comment on one thing which is your Academic Potential i.e. your ability to manage the stress and demands of an intensive MBA program. I think this is well served by the Gold Medal, your GMAT quant score and the nature of your job. However your verbal scores will be a concern and you need to substantiate if by any proof of how it is not representative. Are you member of Toastmaster? Have you taught/given presentation to large audience? Any proof of your writing ability? (and no your twitter skills don't count :))

However the bigger concern is in your applicant pool (IIM) you are demographically disadvantaged - your GMAT score would definitely be a major setback. Sometimes life isn't fair and so it is with GMAT scores for Indian IT applicants. Especially when applying to top schools where it is rabidly competitive.

I would suggest/recommend you work on your Verbal a bit more and try to take a stab at GMAT a few months down the line. The last thing you want to do is retake GMAT and get a 660 once more!!

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by Tani » Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:07 am
Hi,

Your verbal is a concern, not simply as a test score, but because the ability to debate and write convincingly in English is crucial to getting an MBA in this country. The factors that limit you GMAT verbal will also make you less effective in the classroom and on written exams. You may want to look into getting a GMAT tutor who specializes in building verbal scores. Improving your ability to handle the test should also improve your overall speaking and writing skills.

The syndicated rankings (US News, FT) give average GMAT scores for schools around the world. As an Indian applicant, you will need to score at or above the averages posted to have a solid chance at acceptance unless you have an interesting and relevant attribute that distinguishes you from other applicants.

Try approaching the issue from the other end. Where do you want to work when you graduate? Can you identify a few target firms? Where do those firms interview and hire MBAs? Most schools will give you an overview of where their graduates have landed. That will help you evaluate and select schools based not on rankings but on your own goals.
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by proxyid » Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:32 am
Hey,

Thanks to you two for the concern. I am looking forward for doing an MBA on marketing/finance side.Regarding the business schools and their specialization, I would need to a little more research as I am completely new to this. It would be great if any one of you can suggest some business schools.

Regarding the verbal score, I know its gonna hurt.. :(.I am just confused about should I write it again or not?

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by Tani » Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:06 am
If you decide to redo the GMAT, you should definitely do significant work on your verbal first. A second weak verbal score will not help.

As for schools, any well-regarded school will have solid courses in marketing and finance. Try checking out various course lists to see what looks most interesting. If you don't know what is involved in the fields and can't select appropriate courses, try going over an introductory text book or download an online course such as MIT's open courseware so that you will have a better idea of what to look for.

If you are looking to go into an entirely different field from your current one you will have to be able to give persuasive reasons in your application. That will require an understanding of the discipline and the careers it offers and how those relate to your skills and interests. You need to do some homework before you can be convincing.
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by proxyid » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:06 am
Hey,

Sorry for being absent from the space. I have decided to go on with the application process. I am not much confident about giving a GMAT again and getting a good score. Could any one of you suggest some safe options for the application process ? I mean the options where the chances of conversion are high.

Could you also let me know about the chances of getting through in the following schools?
1) Univeristy of Michigan - Ross
2) Tepper school of business
3) Yale university
4) Duke
5) Tuck
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by proxyid » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:08 am
One more query:

Approximately by what percent chances gets reduced from round 1 to round 2 of the application process?
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by Tani » Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:01 am
There is no way to measure the difference between the two rounds. Many people feel that your chances are better in round 2. In the end you chances are best when your application is the best it can be. You never want to send in a second best performance just to make first round.
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by proxyid » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:50 am
Hey thanks a lot about the clarifications. Could you also throw some light upon my update of prospective b-schools?

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