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Just got a 640...am I still in the running?

by phatboy88 » Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:26 pm
I have taken the MGMAT course and have studied for a solid month for the GMAT doing every verbal problem in the OG and in the supplemental guide. Also, have done every math problem I could get my hands on. After all this I got a 640 on my GMAT. I could keep studying and keep practicing and potentially increase my score, but is it worth it? Am I in the running for acceptance to schools like Northwestern, Duke, UT?

I am a consultant with Accenture for the past 4.5 years? I have a 3.4 GPA and a BBA-MIS from UT-Red McCombs. Studied abroad for quite some time. Also, am actively involved in my local community. Will get stellar recommendation letters.

Just looking to get some honest feedback on what my chances are. Thanks for the replies!!!!
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by essaysnark » Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:19 pm
Hey phatboy88 --

Short answer is... It's possible. But you need to work really hard on those essays to show how you're distinctive and differentiated, and you'll need to find ways to demonstrate that you can handle the difficult material of bschool even with that low GMAT. We are typically not bullish on such cases, particularly for top schools like Kellogg, but we really cannot say just based on these stats along; it's more than a borderline case and the odds are stacked against you. We really truly encourage you to try again on the GMAT - studying for just a month actually isn't that long, believe it or not. If you put in more time you should be able to bring the score up. Even being in the 660 range would make us more comfortable, though if you were to get to 680 we'd be feeling much more confident overall. Testing two times can only help you; there is absolutely no downside to it. You still have time before Rd 2 to raise the score and we feel strongly it would help.

Regardless of the score, those essays will matter a lot!! (We say this all the time but it's true! It's not just the GMAT, but without a strong GMAT, chances are much lower.)

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by phatboy88 » Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:40 pm
Thanks for the quick response!

So here is my follow-up question:
Should I apply right now, retake the gmat, and then submit that new gmat score (whatever it may be), or retake the gmat (hope that the score increases) and then apply?

Thanks again for everything!
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by essaysnark » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:05 am
Hi phatboy88--

Our recommendation is to retake the GMAT as quick as you can, and use that score to apply in Round 2. The 640 won't be strong enough for the best schools, and there's a risk that they end up deciding on your application with that original score rather than a subsequently-submitted one. If you're aiming for a midtier or lower-ranked score then you might be just fine with the 640, but for a Top 20 school you're not likely to have good luck with it.

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by throughmba » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:33 am
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Round 2 is for you. Go ahead with the GMAT and come back with a score which will give you better list to apply.

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