Profile Evaluation Please (GMAT 710/GPA 3.6)

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Second time at the GMAT and got 710 (Q-44, V-44). I would like to apply for second round at Wharton, Harvard and Stanford. Should I retake the GMAT or am I competitive enough for these schools?

Below are details for my application:

25-old Female Canadian (Ethnicity:Asian)

Undergrad: 3.6 GPA at Wharton/UPenn -Dual degree (BA and BS) for International Relations and Finance

Work History: 3 years as a risk manager for top tier institution bank
-hired as an analyst, promoted to AVP in less than 2 yrs and currently nominated for VP consideration
-2 times recognized with gold-level award for performance

Activities: Teaching salsa, painting, member of Wharton Women, Penn Alumni

Recommendations: Planning on getting recommendations from 3 managing directors that I've worked for- prior head of the group, current head of the group and direct manager

Post MBA: Working in social entrepreneurship/economic development (IFC/World Bank, private fund in emerging markets or social funds/NGOs such as Roots Capital and Oxfam). Harvard and Stanford both programs of social social entrepreneurship and economic development while Wharton has a public policy major.

Would greatly appreciate your advice! Thanks

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

Thanks for your post. You certainly appear to have a competitive profile. I agree that your GMAT is your weakest link (based on the information you've shared). While it's not low enough to keep you out of contention for the schools on your list, it is a bit on the lower end as compared to the school's average as well as those with similar profiles in the applicant pool.

In regard to your question about retaking the GMAT, that really is a personal decision. If you feel like you didn't score as well as you had planned, then it might indeed be a good idea to retake. You want to feel confident in your score when you apply - meaning that if you don't get in to bschool will you regret it if you don't retake the exam? Be sure you have a score that you're happy with since at the end of the day that is what matters most.

Best,

Stacey