I am in the process of beginning applications (a bit behind). I know I need to be realistic in the number of schools I apply to given time constraints, the need to ask for recommendations, etc. However, I'm concerned that due to my low quant score on the GMAT (Overall-700- Quant: 43/64th percentile and Verbal: 42/95th percentile) and lack of math/business background (I took one stats class in college and econ at a local community college but no other business or math classes) I am focusing on schools that may not be realistic.
I have worked for a nonprofit for the past three years and am currently overseeing development and strategy. Prior to that I was a teacher through Teach for America. I am on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit as well. However, my direct business experience is limited to real estate- I manage a couple apartments in a small building and as a Starting Bloc Fellow. My future plans are to continue to work in nonprofits and hopefully start my own nonprofit after I complete my MBA. The schools I am currently hoping to apply to are: Berkeley, Stanford, Yale, Kellogg and Columbia. My GMAT however is on the low end of the range at any of these programs to begin with and my application lacks quant skills in general. Should I widen my scope of schools?
Thanks so much!
I have worked for a nonprofit for the past three years and am currently overseeing development and strategy. Prior to that I was a teacher through Teach for America. I am on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit as well. However, my direct business experience is limited to real estate- I manage a couple apartments in a small building and as a Starting Bloc Fellow. My future plans are to continue to work in nonprofits and hopefully start my own nonprofit after I complete my MBA. The schools I am currently hoping to apply to are: Berkeley, Stanford, Yale, Kellogg and Columbia. My GMAT however is on the low end of the range at any of these programs to begin with and my application lacks quant skills in general. Should I widen my scope of schools?
Thanks so much!












