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Dear Admissions Consultants,

Should I retake the GMAT? Am very concerned with the sub-80 percentile quant score (plus slightly below-mean scores at my target schools), but am also keenly aware of the effort needed for essays etc since I am targeting Round 1 deadlines. Is it worth postponing to Round 2 for this?

Also, how important is the GMAT when it comes to applying for Management Consulting/I-Banking positions post-MBA?

Here's my profile....

GMAT: 700(90%): Q79% V89% on first attempt.

College: Second class upper in Engineering from a well-known UK top-10 university (happen to know what GPA would my degree grade translate to?)

Work: 5 years experience in a Fortune 500 company in Asia as an Engineer (I also originate from here. Note: not India). Have taken on technical leadership roles.

EC: Was in the committee of a student society in university.
Have taken some minor leadership role in the local church (should I mention this?) since graduation, but not much else.

Target schools: Harvard/Wharton/Stanford/INSEAD.

Thank you!

Hi,
I gave the GMAT a few days back and scored 720 (VA - 36, QA - 51)
and AWA 4.

I am thinking of giving the exam again because of the dismal AWA score.
Could anyone suggest me if this would be the right strategy ?

I've about 3 years of quality workex, decent acads and extra curr and thinking of applying to some of the US B schools (top most as well as middle ones).

I am currently in a dilemma whether I should retake the GMAT to improve my AWA and overall score. (AWA is the main concern).

Will be really thankful if you could provide some suggestions.

Thanks,
Shruti

Hi Elliot,
I plan to apply to HBS this year and I would please like to know what my chances are
My details are:

GMAT: 700

Undergraduate: upper second class honours from Imperial College in Chemical eng. Will my UG degree affect my chances? I have many scores in the 40s and 50s, and although the British mark very differently from the Americans, I am worried that this could be a deal breaker for me..

Work: Multinational oil company. worked in 3 different countries, 2 promotions, and solid professional record

I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks
Kind Regards,
Andy

Eliot,

Thanks for your reply. I'll be deliberating on your remarks.

Could you comment on my profile as it stands presently?

Thanks again!

Thanks for your reply Eliot