Hi!
I recently took the GMAT. While I was very satisfied with my overall score of a 760, however, I'm concerned with the breakout of my sub-scores: 46q (77%) 50v. Hearing more about this 80/80 rule has detracted from my celebrating and I'm now debating whether i should retake to address my academic well-roundedness...
Stats below:
-- White male from Wisconsin
-- GPA 3.5 from Dartmouth, Econ major with chem minor (decent grades [A-/B+] in quant classes like physics, organic chem, calculus, finance)
-- 4 yrs MC at a small, industry specialized firm at matric (with solid recs demonstrating leadership, quant work, promotion)
-- (What I think are) Cool ECs with volunteering/consulting for music outreach group in Chicago, a continuation of some work in college
Target Schools:
1. Stanford
2. HBS
3. Kellogg
4. Tuck
5. ???
6. ???
I guess my questions are the following:
1. To what degree should i address my quant gmat shortcomings? I'll NEVER be able to duplicate that verb score (fluke!), so i hesitate to retake. Should even address this in essays?
2. I'm huge on Stanford, but am I realistic?
3. Any recommendations on which school should fill the 5 and 6 slots?
3. How should i go about identifying the right admissions consultant?
Any and all advice will be much appreciated... thanks in advance!!!
I recently took the GMAT. While I was very satisfied with my overall score of a 760, however, I'm concerned with the breakout of my sub-scores: 46q (77%) 50v. Hearing more about this 80/80 rule has detracted from my celebrating and I'm now debating whether i should retake to address my academic well-roundedness...
Stats below:
-- White male from Wisconsin
-- GPA 3.5 from Dartmouth, Econ major with chem minor (decent grades [A-/B+] in quant classes like physics, organic chem, calculus, finance)
-- 4 yrs MC at a small, industry specialized firm at matric (with solid recs demonstrating leadership, quant work, promotion)
-- (What I think are) Cool ECs with volunteering/consulting for music outreach group in Chicago, a continuation of some work in college
Target Schools:
1. Stanford
2. HBS
3. Kellogg
4. Tuck
5. ???
6. ???
I guess my questions are the following:
1. To what degree should i address my quant gmat shortcomings? I'll NEVER be able to duplicate that verb score (fluke!), so i hesitate to retake. Should even address this in essays?
2. I'm huge on Stanford, but am I realistic?
3. Any recommendations on which school should fill the 5 and 6 slots?
3. How should i go about identifying the right admissions consultant?
Any and all advice will be much appreciated... thanks in advance!!!
"when life gives you lemons, just say f@* it and bail"
