Ask Stacy Blackman

Hi,

I have an undergrand GPA of 3.5 (slightly higher for my upper-division work) from UCSB and an MA from Hopkins. I have about 70 months of professional work experience (international development, project management, consulting, writing). I work in DC and don't really want to leave the area. Given my GPA, etc., what score would I need to receive on the GMAT to be competitive at Georgetown or UVA, generally speaking, of course?

Thanks!

Thanks, Stacy.

I figured the average score or higher would be most ideal, but hypothetically, what would someone with a 3.5 GPA overall, extensive international/consulting/PPM experience (5 years or so), and an MA need to get at a school with a mean GPA of 3.31? I know the application is reviewed holistically, and this exercise my be in vain, but lets say everything else being equal, what would be the lowest score someone in my situation can get to stay competitive?

I haven't taken the GMAT yet, but would like to know my options depending on what my score ends up being (i.e., if I should apply, etc.).

Thanks!

Good point, Stacy. Thank you! To be on the safe side, do you think it's a good idea not to automatically send schools test scores and send them after (after someone knows what he/she gets)? Or am I getting the process confused? I was under the impression people can list a certain number of school codes that the GMAC will send automatically?