Low score vs good profile

[Elena_2011]

Hi, everyone!
I really need your piece of advice, asap!
I`m 23 years old, and I wish to study MSc programme in management either in Europe or USA. I had pretty strong profile, before I passed GMAT. Now I`m really confused and wanna know your opinion about my chances to get admitted to top b-schools for MSc progr. Here is my profile:
Bachalor degree with honour in International Economics
GPA 4.0
TOEFL 109
Work exp: 2 years (also worked in international company, had my own projects)
Strong references
GMAT: 600

I wish to start MSc programm this year, so I do not have time to re-take my GMAT.
How do you find my chances? LSE, LBS or other tops are still worth thinking and trying?

Thanks in advance!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon![/b]

[Cindy Tokumitsu]

Hello,

The 600 GMAT is low for LBS; it would make admission a significant reach. Though of course it depends on how it breaks down; a high quant score would somewhat mitigate that. However, it's still a low score for LBS and admission would be a challenge.

I'm not as familiar with the GMAT requirements for other MSc programs. I can say that for programs on LBS's level, it would be a similar challenge, though once you come down just a notch or two, there should be excellent programs for which you'd be competitive given your other strengths.

Best regards,
Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, www.Accepted.com

[Elena_2011]

Thank you so much for your reply!
Actually, my GMAT is low in verbal part. AWA 5.0 and Q=46. However, I have some certificates like Courses in English in UK and USA, completed at advanced level. So I do hope it will also mitigate my verbal part.
I was not sure about such giants as LBS and LSE and my chances. However, I showed my profile to some consultants, they also admit that 600 is low. But on the other hand all other parts of the profile look strong. I won a scholarship at the Uni (was the only one among 700 students), made some progress at work, had my own projects, strong references, high GPA and quite high TOEFL, participation in different extracurricular activities...Hush, lots of advantages, but this GMAT score really makes me nervous...

[Cindy Tokumitsu]

Hello,

I would consider LBS reasonable reach, considering the additional information you provided. That means with a great application you would have s reasonable shot although admission wouldn't be likely.

Best regards,
Cindy