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by brz » Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:49 pm
Hi,

I scored 690 (Q44 V40) on the GMAT. I think that the essays I wrote to the schools listed below are pretty solid, however I'm inclined to think that my "low" quant score is going to give me trouble. I'm attending a top tier garduate school of engineering in Brazil. Last week I received an e-mail congratulating me because I currently rank#1 in the class - is it a good way to mitigate the 44?

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- Male, 33, Brazilian, Engineer
- 7 year experience in the Telecom industry
- Ugrad GPA (while at University of Maryland) 3.4/4.0. Then got transfered to a Brazilian top-tier school where I got a 6.6/10.0
- Grad GPA 2.7/3.0 --> Currently ranked#1 in the class
- GMAT: 690 (Q44 V40)

Target Schools:

Booth
MIT
Berkeley
Kellogg
Tuck
Ross
Duke

In which one of those can the 44 hurt me the most or even keep me out of the dispute??????????

THANKS VERY MUCH

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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:34 am
Dear brz,

Your 44 on the quant section of the GMAT will not result in an automatic rejection at any school. It is a solid score, and when combined with your work experience and good performance in quantitative coursework, you will present enough evidence of quantitative aptitude for business school. I do think you need to forward your email on your class ranking to your target schools or send a hard copy in to the schools to be included with your application. Since the grading scales are different, it will help to show your outstanding performance in your master's program.

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by brz » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:42 am
Lisa,

I've already submitted one of my apps without the #1 rank information. Do you think that it's a good idea to send the adcom an e-mail with such data before an interview invitation? Can the committee interpret this action as a desperate act?

I'm seriously thinking about sending it, for I don't even know if I'm being interviewed. If I'm standing on the school's borderline, maybe this information can trigger an interview invitation.

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by Lisa Anderson » Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:58 am
Dear brz,

Yes, you should go ahead and send it, requesting it be added to your application. Many applicants update their applications after submitting. It will not be seen as a desperate act.

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