I am currently a part-time MBA student at a top 25 program, and my job has offered me a promotion to a role in Chicago. I am about a 1/3 of the way through the program and maintain a 3.8 GPA. I am wondering about my chances of being accepted into Kellogg's part time program. As I mentioned, my GPA is strong, but the problem is that my gmat score was 570....I know this is generally too low to get into Kellogg, but would my proven ability to perform well in a quality MBA program offset the low test score?
Hi NWBanker,
Congrats on the promotion and thank you for your post!
The average GMAT for accepted applicants to Kellogg's part-time program is 695. While it is only one data point, I would be concerned about your 570 GMAT affecting admissions stats. Your current GPA could certainly serve as solid evidence (presented in your optional essay) of your quantitative skills. You would also want to highlight any quantitative duties in your work experience.
Keep in mind that Kellogg will also be considering other factors of your candidacy, including the breadth and depth of your work experience, values, motivations, etc. In other words, you should not weigh your chances solely on your GMAT score, but also consider the other strengths of your candidacy.
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