should I try again?

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desimd: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Sat May 03, 2008 7:42 pm

by desimd » Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:12 am

Hello, I just took the GMAT -600 and I don't know about the essays yet. I'm actually international student and I have a Bachelor in Business Administration from an university in my country( Bulgaria). I have work experience in American company, I'm a management trainee(1 year) and I have been a member of international student's organisation for about 2 years. I wanted to ask you if I have nay chance of being accepted in Northwestern University( Chicago) or University of Chicago for MBA or PhD. Or should I retake the test? Thank you!

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by Lisa Anderson » Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:11 pm

Dear desimd,

To be competitive for either Northwestern or Chicago, you absolutely need to retake the GMAT and increase your score. You should be looking for a minimum 50 point increase but 100+ point increase would be best. Perhaps look at some other schools in the Chicago area that are solid MBA programs?

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desimd: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Sat May 03, 2008 7:42 pm

by desimd » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:13 pm

thanks, Lisa! Yup I was thinking about that as well I will make my research. I think I will not be able to get up to 700+ because I work full time and I don't have any time to study, but I will most probably retake it and research for more MBa programs. Thank you!

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