Part-time MBA, GMAT Question

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Part-time MBA, GMAT Question

by CaptainJ » Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:37 am
I am fairly happy with my performance on the GMAT (700, 90th %) and was hoping the community would help me decide if it is in my best interest to take the test again.

Note that I plan on applying to a part-time program, which states that their class profile has an 80% GMAT range of 620-730. When I apply I will have 3 years of experience, a 3.4 GPA (early graduate, same school but different department) and some volunteer and extracurricular activities.

Is it worth the time and effort for me to study again and retake the test if I don't think I can score higher than a 740 (if that) or should I focus on other things that may enhance my application (taking advanced math courses at a local college, more volunteer work, learning the piano, etc.)?

Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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by Tani » Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:31 am
I would not retake the test. You are already well within the range of students accepted to your target program. The chances of lowering your score are greater than the chances of increasing it.

Focus instead on understanding how your profile promises to make you a better contributor to the program and a more successful alum than do the profiles of your competition. (Piano lessons are probably not your best bet. :-))

First, schools are looking for people who can handle the classroom work - your GMAT and UGPA say no problem there. They are also looking for people who can contribute to the classroom discussion. Show how you would bring a perspective that is both different and contributory. Finally, they want people who will be leaders in business over their careers. Anything you can do to show a leadership record will be helpful.


Good luck,
Tani Wolff