Scored a 680 last month on the GMAT but with a weak Quant score (in the 67% range, if I recall correctly) and I am now trying to figure out if I should try again. I will be applying to Yale, Cornell, Duke and a couple of lesser tier schools.
The skinny on my background:
*Pol Sci Degree, Business minor from a State School.
3.4 GPA
Numerous extracurricular activities including, greek leadership, volunteer work, athletics
*6 yrs WE, with 4 in the alternative investment arena, specifically private equity analysis
*community involvment including sitting on the boards of local groups
* Father of two - this is the most challenging experience of all
Obviously, my Quant score is a red flag and there is nothing on my undergrad transcripts to offset this. I make no excuse about this, I am simply not a Quant oriented person, in terms of what that means for the GMAT. My profession has been Quant oriented but I am not confident that will suffice. That being said, should I:
A) Retake GMAT with a focus on improving Quant to 75-80% range
B) Take a calculus class at a local college to demonstrate Quant abilities
C) Both
D) Neiter. Focus my energy on my applications/essays and rounding out my EC activities. Writing has always been a strength (Internet forum posts aside) so I am quite confident in my ability to submit very high quality essays.
Obviously choosing C would be most logical but I would really appreciate any feedback regarding if it would be neccessary to do both. Thanks very much
The skinny on my background:
*Pol Sci Degree, Business minor from a State School.
3.4 GPA
Numerous extracurricular activities including, greek leadership, volunteer work, athletics
*6 yrs WE, with 4 in the alternative investment arena, specifically private equity analysis
*community involvment including sitting on the boards of local groups
* Father of two - this is the most challenging experience of all
Obviously, my Quant score is a red flag and there is nothing on my undergrad transcripts to offset this. I make no excuse about this, I am simply not a Quant oriented person, in terms of what that means for the GMAT. My profession has been Quant oriented but I am not confident that will suffice. That being said, should I:
A) Retake GMAT with a focus on improving Quant to 75-80% range
B) Take a calculus class at a local college to demonstrate Quant abilities
C) Both
D) Neiter. Focus my energy on my applications/essays and rounding out my EC activities. Writing has always been a strength (Internet forum posts aside) so I am quite confident in my ability to submit very high quality essays.
Obviously choosing C would be most logical but I would really appreciate any feedback regarding if it would be neccessary to do both. Thanks very much
