700 (Q49, V35) depressed

[gauravmba]

Hi, I took GMAT today and scored a 700.
I was doing better in practise tests. Got 710s in two and 720s in another 2 MGMAT.
Also got 730, 760 in GMATPrep 1 and GMATPrep2 respectively.

How bad is a 700 given that I am from IT background?

Thanks for you advise.

[cubicle_bound_misfit]

I ain't no pro, so take my word with grain of salt.

you can still make it to big 5 if you have something exceptional in your profile.
which are your target schools? if you have a strong app (besides your score) then with this score i hope you can make it if not to ultra elites then at least to elite B schools .

Best of Luck

regards,[/b]

[mbadrew]

Someone earlier on this forum wrote a post about Indian IT males having a hard time getting into top 10 schools. The reason stated was, there's just too many Indian IT males with similar education and work experience applying. I guess if you add a twist to your essay and goal statement, then perhaps you have a chance. Try consulting with an admissions firm.

Thanks
D

[gauravmba]

Thanks for your responses.
My worry is will they even open my application docket given this score. I would like to believe that I have good academics (GPA 4), roughly 4 years work and a reasonably sound extra-curricular work.

What are the admission firms you mentioned and where can I find more information?

Thanks for your help.

[cubicle_bound_misfit]

Hi Gaurav,

Before going to any consultant please try to find you fit.

Try to roam around different B-Schools' websites and try to find:

1) Entering Class Profile
2) Entering International Student Profile
3) Average GMAT range (add 40-50 to that average if you are IIM )
4) The focus of the school. Whether that echoes with your overall profile.

Lastly, remember school in 20-30 range, generally do not give $ loan as a co-signor, you may get a schlarship but rest of the money you have to arrange from your country.

Hopefully, this will help.

regards,

[abhay2008]

Well, If you feel you can improve by at least 30 to 40 on this -Why not give another try?
I do agree that app plays the most important role in admissions. But, if you have enough time before apps, giving a second try is not a bad idea.

[mavesum]

retaking the xam is not a bad idea but not too great too considering u hv 710 score and 4 yrs exp.

its better to give the time for ur apps and essays which you are ready to give preparing second time (for scoring 20-30 points more)..if you thnk you can take your score cross 750 then u shud definately give it a one more try , coz that wud make a difference for all we IIMs !!

expert's advice needed though

Cheers ,
Sumit

[gauravmba]

Thank you all. I took GMAT again on 26th (exactly 31 days later) and scored 740 (Q50, V40) + 5.5.

I may be repeating a question but could anyone point me to resources on how to plan one's app / essays.

thanks
Gaurav

[aj5105]

740 is a great score !

[niraj_a]

i'd kill for a 700 score right now.....

[gauravmba]

thanks all...