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Profile Evaluation for Round2 vs Round 3-Please advice

by Raphael123 » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:06 am
Hi. I have recently taken the gmat second time and got my scores as below.

GMAT: 600 Q:44, V:28

US citizen
Work Exp: 2 yrs working in ABB (fortune 500 company) as Estimation Engineer.
Undergrad: Bachelors in Engineering Hons. from one of the top indian Institution (Bits Pilani)

I am planning to apply to the following universities in california.

1. UCI
2. UC Davis
3. UCSD
4. Pepperdine/ UCR (keeping them as my safe option)

I know my gmat score is not great but the problem is i don't have enough time to retake the gmat exam and apply in the 2nd round.

Can you please advice if my profile looks convincing enough to have a shot at these universities.
Also please suggest whether its better to apply with my current gmat score in round 2 or retake the exam and apply in round 3?
And can you advice which one among Pepperdine and UCR is better in terms of teaching quality and campus placements?

PLEASE! I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE here as i don't wanna end up making the wrong decision.

Thanks!!
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by Yashveer » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:55 am
Hi Rapheal,

Please go ahead with the list of your b-schools. You can always convert your chances from application to admission by skillfully writing essays & working hard on interviews. This is how the b-school adcoms will get to know about the candidate. So, I would suggest you to focus on your applications essays & demonstrate professional achievements and leadership qualities during final interviews.

Let me know in case of any further queries. Would be happy to solve.

Best,
Yash

Raphael123 wrote:Hi. I have recently taken the gmat second time and got my scores as below.

GMAT: 600 Q:44, V:28

US citizen
Work Exp: 2 yrs working in ABB (fortune 500 company) as Estimation Engineer.
Undergrad: Bachelors in Engineering Hons. from one of the top indian Institution (Bits Pilani)

I am planning to apply to the following universities in california.

1. UCI
2. UC Davis
3. UCSD
4. Pepperdine/ UCR (keeping them as my safe option)

I know my gmat score is not great but the problem is i don't have enough time to retake the gmat exam and apply in the 2nd round.

Can you please advice if my profile looks convincing enough to have a shot at these universities.
Also please suggest whether its better to apply with my current gmat score in round 2 or retake the exam and apply in round 3?
And can you advice which one among Pepperdine and UCR is better in terms of teaching quality and campus placements?

PLEASE! I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE here as i don't wanna end up making the wrong decision.

Thanks!!
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by Raphael123 » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:26 am
Thanks a lot guys for your inputs!

I am planning to go ahead with this score and apply in these colleges. Going to work more on my essays, LOR's etc

Lets see how it goes and will post the results :)
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by Yashveer » Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:23 pm
Hi,

Wish you good luck!!

Let me know in case of any other concerns you might have. You can PM your number to discuss over your profile and selection of b-schools.

Best,
Yash
Raphael123 wrote:Thanks a lot guys for your inputs!

I am planning to go ahead with this score and apply in these colleges. Going to work more on my essays, LOR's etc

Lets see how it goes and will post the results :)
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