Today I gave my second attempt of GMAT exam and scored an average score of 640 (Q47, V31). In my first attempt I scored a mere 580 (Q 48, V 23). I put in lot of efforts in my second attempt but unfortunately result didn't turned up the way I expected.
Now I am confused whether to write the exam for third time or should I start focusing on the applications? I want to know my admission chances with this score for the admissions commencing in 2014. Please let me know the list of business schools where I will stand a chance with the following profile:
Graduation: B.Tech (IT)- Class of 2008
Work Ex: Technical Lead in Cognizant Technology Pvt. Ltd , Previously in HCL Technologies Ltd.
(Total Work Ex is 4.5 Years)
Post MBA Short term goal: Change my career path to Management and Business consulting.
Highlights in my Professional Career:
"¢ Handling a team of 20+ resources in current project.
"¢ Part of the Transformation Initiative program by Cognizant for a large Swiss bank. Got
rewarded for my contributions in it.
"¢ Initiated the hiring of fresher in my practice which was previously not there.
"¢ Have been Off shore project lead for at least 4-5 projects.
"¢ Won many awards and accolades in my current profile.
"¢ Been to Denmark for an important client's workshop. Youngest among all associates and
represented my team over there.
"¢ Associated with Corporate NGO and active participation in it.
"¢ Trained the new hired associates in my organization.
"¢ Part of the College fest committee which organized the Intra and Inter college festival .
With above points and some more to add up to the list ,What are my chances to make it to a Top 25 school? By any way,Is there any chance if I stand a chance in ISB?
I know that I belong to an over represented crowd of "IT Male Engineer" but I have lot many things in my professional career through which I can highlight my leadership potentials to the ad-com. What are the other things that I can highlight to make my application better?
I am desperate to make it to top 20 schools anyhow and I know GMAT score is not that good , so all I can do as if now is to make every effort to make my application more robust .As already given twice, I am little bit dicey whether to take GMAT again or not as it has been really hectic preparing for GMAT with hectic office schedules.
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Which School should I apply? GMAT Score 640
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Hi,
Don't get demotivated by low GMAT you can still compensate it with good academics and work experience so focus on your strengths and apply confidently. You can highlight more about your leadership qualities, team handling skills in your essays. Apply to atleast 5-6 schools to increase your chances and start working on your applications soon, it takes lot of iterations and reviews to come up with stellar application. Visit https://goo.gl/vhr5xA to assess your chances for top b-schools.
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Don't get demotivated by low GMAT you can still compensate it with good academics and work experience so focus on your strengths and apply confidently. You can highlight more about your leadership qualities, team handling skills in your essays. Apply to atleast 5-6 schools to increase your chances and start working on your applications soon, it takes lot of iterations and reviews to come up with stellar application. Visit https://goo.gl/vhr5xA to assess your chances for top b-schools.
Regards,
Manish
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Thanks manish for the prompt reply. Can good recommendations and essays can manage up my low gmat score or should I give a shot for retaking Gmat? What you suggest?
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I would suggest you to focus on your essays and recommendations, you have less time to prepare for GMAT now so dedicate time only for your application which carries more weightage than your GMAT score.
beatenbygmat wrote:Thanks manish for the prompt reply. Can good recommendations and essays can manage up my low gmat score or should I give a shot for retaking Gmat? What you suggest?
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If you wish to apply to Top 25 schools you should shoot for a higher GMAT than 640. Also, ISB has a mean GMAT of 711 with a mid-80% range of 680-750 so you will need a higher GMAT score to be competitive.
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Thanks Michael for the reply.I am concerned with scholarships.
I would be definitely be retaking gmat.Please tell me how good are my chances in R2 fr scholarship , if say I score a best up to 720 in my next exam..!!
I would be definitely be retaking gmat.Please tell me how good are my chances in R2 fr scholarship , if say I score a best up to 720 in my next exam..!!
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The lower ranked the school, the better your chance at a scholarship. So, you would have a better chance at scholarships with schools outside of the Top 25.
Best of luck on your retake,
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