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becnil: MBA Student; Posts: 170; Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:01 amFollowed by: 8 members; Location: Durham, NC; Thanked: 20 times; GMAT Score:740

by becnil » Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:31 pm

I just took my GMAT this morning and scored a 740 (Q-50, V-40), first attempt. I have opted to send my scores to Chicago Booth, Duke Fuqua, Insead, Stanford and Wharton. I am an Indian citizen, working in the US for last 4 years as a Professional Engr after completing my Masters from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.(4.0 GPA) Before, that, I have worked in India as an Engr for 3 years after completing my UG (3.9 GPA). Based on these facts, do you think my choice of schools are realistic?

Should I also include some more choices in my list (the ones I have in mind are Ross, McCombs, Cornell) for my applications?

Thanks in advance for your response.

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Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:39 pm

Dear becnil,

Congratulations on your GMAT score! I think you have a shot at your target schools. However, they are all highly selective and a reach for any applicant. I think it would be prudent for you to apply to 2-3 other programs that are more reasonable to safety options for you as a back up plan. McCombs and Cornell would be more reasonable to reach choices, so you might consider identifying a program outside the top 20 for a safety option.

Good luck,
Lisa

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