Hello,
I took the GMAT a few days ago and got a 620 (Q41 V37 IR8) and was going to apply to a couple of top 20 schools but am now rethinking that strategy. On my practice tests I was scoring high 600s and IR3 so I have no idea how things flip flopped.
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Age: 25 yr old female
Undergrad: 3.2 GPA from Top 20 Women's College with a double major in Sociology and Art History. I just finished my state universities' pre-MBA program (3 classes) with a 3.85 GPA.
Work: 3 years as an IR & Compliance assistant in an alternative investment firm dealing directly with clients and regulatory bodies such as the NFA and SEC
Extra-curricular: Head of Tours for Office of Admissions, Museum Educator
Goals: I want to specialize in Law and Business and Marketing. With the ever changing landscape of the compliance world and reforms to marketing in finance, there is a real need for experts to assist alternative investment firms on how to market their products, specifically all the international rules that are being implemented. Due to having a non-business background in my undergrad career, getting an MBA is vital to advance my career.
Any insight and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
-Hanna
Please evaluate my profile - 620 GMAT, should I retake?
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With your GPA a bit on the low side, I would recommend that you retake the GMAT.
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Hanna,
For top 20 schools (where you are targeting), the median GMAT is typically 700+. Since you're on the right side of the age (too old, and it could be difficult), you may even consider waiting a year if you don't get a good GMAT score.Specifically, you need improvement in your Quant score.
For top 20 schools (where you are targeting), the median GMAT is typically 700+. Since you're on the right side of the age (too old, and it could be difficult), you may even consider waiting a year if you don't get a good GMAT score.Specifically, you need improvement in your Quant score.
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