The Application Process

Hello guys,

Let me give a brief about myself. I have attempted GMAT twice. Scored drastically below my prep scores. 620 (Q47, V29) was my 2nd attempt score. Frustrated and left GMAT for 3 months. But now I am planning for a fresh start and give my final shot at GMAT 10 weeks from now i.e. around October 15th 2011.

If I get decent score, will it be too late to apply for R2 for schools of my choice. Most schools, which I am looking for have deadline early January. Since I will start analyzing, writing and editing essays October 15th onwards, will it give me enough time to get done with application process.

Since I have already attempted GMAT twice, I don't want to jeopardize the chances of getting good score. At the same time I don't want to run out of time for application process. To be honest, I am in confused state of mind. Should I wait for one more year and apply for Fall 2013 (i.e take time for GMAT and application process) and or should I just go ahead and give my best shot now itself. I have already wasted a year, since my first attempt was in October 2010. I will be 29 by Fall 2013, and will definitely make me feel old for MBA schools.

If anyone can please assist me, that would be great help for me. Looking for some positive feedback.

Thanks.

Don't worry. It would not be unreasonable for you to apply to 3-5 schools in that time frame if you work hard. So yes Round 2 is still very possible if you work consistently over that 2-3 month window.

Good luck on the GMAT!

Thanks Stacy and Alex. Your comments are really encouraging. Made me feel good and will try my best in coming months. Thanks once again for your feedback.

I have a similar question, Ideally I would like to apply for Round 2 for some MBA programs however my current MBA plan is set for entrance into 2013 FALL, reason being is because I have a real low GPA that would most likely hinder my acceptance into MBA schools.

I have not taken the GMAT yet, I have taken 5 practice exams and have averaged a 730. I have 1.5 years of work experience, CO-Founded VP of a Nonprofit Org, CEO/Founder of a SEO Agency, spoke at a Uni on SEO, and have managed/grown teams, and have grown many websites which I can show measurable results as proof.

My question is, should I still try focusing on Round 2 applications or would it hurt my chances if I were to re-apply for Fall 2013 acceptance?

Tyler thanks for the reply. I already had the printouts of your article before your reply.