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Low GMAT score.

by ABADONNA » Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:49 am
Good day, everyone.
I'm 29. Male from Azerbaijan (Eastern Europe)

I've just took GMAT and scored 530 Q32, V30.
My IBT is 102
Have 95 months of work experience. Management (Head of department)
Have an 3.3 grade from university and also have PhD.
Do I have a chance to be admitted to European B-Schools, especially in England (Warwick, Cranfield, Imperial College, Cass ?)

Thank you in advance.
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by Cindy Tokumitsu » Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:34 am
Hello,

There is a possibility that the low GMAT will be a deal-killer at these schools. On the other hand, you also have some clear strengths, and the PhD demonstrates academic capability. Moreover, your nationality represents welcome diversity to such programs.

I suggest the following: First, if any of your chosen schools have a minimum GMAT, eliminate those programs from your list (assuming it's above 530). Then, informally contact a few schools of interest, discuss your situation, and ask whether they would consider your application if you were to apply. By taking this step, you'll get a gut sense of receptivity to your candidacy. Next, prepare as many applications as you can schools of interest, making sure the apps are outstanding and vividly reflect your strengths. They should include a short optional essay discussing the GMAT.

Anecdotally, I've found in working with people who have a problem GPA or GMAT (or both), that many schools will eliminate them from consideration for it, but some schools are quite willing to look beyond it if other aspects of the application are compelling and the number clearly doesn't reflect the applicant's actual academic capability. They key is to create a wide pool of applications to make the chance of such a "hit" more likely.

Best regards,
Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, Accepted.com
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