hey all…got a score of 600…finding it very difficult to shortlist institutes…m open to all the regions but finance is a constraint…can someone help…thanx!
hey all...got a score of 600...finding it very difficult to shortlist institutes...m open to all the regions but finance is a constraint..can someone help....thanx!
anu_bh15 Sayshey all...got a score of 600...finding it very difficult to shortlist institutes...m open to all the regions but finance is a constraint..can someone help....thanx!
please share your profile in detail. Then we will seee......dont shorlist colleges on GMAT
PY
yep exactly what i told u in the other thread of yrs. GMAT is only one factor. its yr complete package.
Like i said, i consider myself a success story.
only had a 640 on GMAT... but my work-ex, acads and extra curriculars got me an admit from Rotman!!
so there is always hope. but that said, i think a good GMAT relly helps in highlighting yr application from the pool.
anu_bh15 Sayshey all...got a score of 600...finding it very difficult to shortlist institutes...m open to all the regions but finance is a constraint..can someone help....thanx!
Why do you want an MBA?
For a trophy wife? If so, boost that score and apply to some lower ranked US universities to get a free ride.
For career switch/growth? If so, boost that score, understand what it's like to apply to top colleges, get a complete personality overhaul if necessary or pretend to have a great personality (I did the latter) and apply to top schools. You'll get a loan. Read 'thread of gyaans' for more info.
Either case, boost that score to at least > 650. True, there have been success storied but present your best self. Schools usually look at teh higher score.
Either case, finance no problem.
Why do you want an MBA?
For a trophy wife? If so, boost that score and apply to some lower ranked US universities to get a free ride.
Susie, where were you when I needed advice! All I had to do was apply low.. but I misled into believing that a higher GMAT score would mean a better standing in the community and that people would respect me. But Alas, I realize the follies of my way. I should have stuck to my first GMAT score of a 610 or so .. and I might have pleasantly gotten lucky and ..err.. erm might even be married
Why do you want an MBA?
For a trophy wife? If so, boost that score and apply to some lower ranked US universities to get a free ride.
For career switch/growth? If so, boost that score, understand what it's like to apply to top colleges, get a complete personality overhaul if necessary or pretend to have a great personality (I did the latter) and apply to top schools. You'll get a loan. Read 'thread of gyaans' for more info.
Either case, boost that score to at least > 650. True, there have been success storied but present your best self. Schools usually look at teh higher score.
Either case, finance no problem.
how does a career switch benefit from GMAT? i think the more traditional the profile the higher the score required. A normal corporate job will demand a high score especially if one is from consulting and investment banking.
PY
pagalguy SaysBut Alas, I realize the follies of my way. I should have stuck to my first GMAT score of a 610 or so .. and I might have pleasantly gotten lucky and ..err.. erm might even be married
You could still be a chick magnet in India.. Just casually tell the women that you are THE Pagalguy 😉
purple yogi Sayshow does a career switch benefit from GMAT?
Hey Yogi.. don't look into the details of my post... just the gist.. i.e. whether he wants to do an MBA for the heck of it or for his career, he'll need to take the GMAT again IFFF he's got financial constraints.
GMAT definitely a criteria when the ad-comm decide where to cherry red $$ on the admit letters - Scholarships !
GMAT w r t to admission is so very subjective.
The GMAT alone never matters, nor does the profile. Its YOU that matters and that YOU is made of a lot of things - essays, the most of it . How you present yourself ! As Susie said it about being that 'candidate' or about skilfully 'pretending to be that candidate'.
Now that's as far as you want to get in and get money to study !
Some recruiters too are interested in the GMAT as PY said. ( IB and Management Consulting ).
GMAT definitely a criteria when the ad-comm decide where to cherry red $$ on the admit letters - Scholarships !
GMAT w r t to admission is so very subjective.
The GMAT alone never matters, nor does the profile. Its YOU that matters and that YOU is made of a lot of things - essays, the most of it . How you present yourself ! As Susie said it about being that 'candidate' or about skilfully 'pretending to be that candidate'.
Now that's as far as you want to get in and get money to study !
Some recruiters too are interested in the GMAT as PY said. ( IB and Management Consulting ).
i agree its about you. GMAT is very trciky a lot depends on the school. Take my example, Oxford has taken me with 600 beacus eof my focus on soical entrepreneurship and they are very keen on promoting it through the skoll centre so i am good match for them. Also, i dony why this is true but people in the se and non-profit scpace may score less neacuse of the heavy travel so that is also factored in the application. An eminent faculty told me about this. A low score with consulting anf IB background means you are in troiuble beacuse virtually evryone scores very heavily in GMAT from that background. Essays is the key for a good application. I really dont know how GMAT also helps for the scholarships .. sholarships that are very caeer focussed will not ask for GMAT. Take Skoll for example, i believe it does not put much focus on GMAT and sees what you have done and what will you do from the grants given to you.
PY
Well I think the school give scholarships to students who are best positioned to bring max value to class and who are equally likely not to join the school (high GMAT helps here specially if you have a good profile already and a good GPA). All's great , we need to lure this guy ! This is my perception of merit based scholarships for the younger lot.
I believe some scholarships definitely go to people who have done extraordinary things in life or have a attitude to change the world.
Its a mix of two. There are need based scholarships etc too. Nevertheless, if you are young and really really need scholarships, my 2 cents say - get a decent GMAT because a good GMAT definitely strengthens your turf. It might not be the determinant in all cases, it might be a catalyst. Who knows !
Ask the importance of GMAT scores to any AdComm person or admissions consultant - you will hear the same response:
"A good GMAT score does not guarantee you anything, while a bad GMAT score might keep you out"
I think that sums it up very well.
If i were that someone who has a GMAT score which is lesser than the lowest score represented in the "middle 80%" of my target B School, i would definitely retake the test.
how does a career switch benefit from GMAT? i think the more traditional the profile the higher the score required. A normal corporate job will demand a high score especially if one is from consulting and investment banking.
PY
Just to add what i have realize so far. GMAT score plays a considerable role even after the graduation. I didn't about other industries but major consulting firms do take GMAT into the consideration for fresh MBA Graduates. Bain and group has specifically put the GMAT score section in their application form for employment and internship.
nitin_gmat SaysJust to add what i have realize so far. GMAT score plays a considerable role even after the graduation. I didn't about other industries but major consulting firms do take GMAT into the consideration for fresh MBA Graduates. Bain and group has specifically put the GMAT score section in their application form for employment and internship.
i am aware of that however, GMAT alone cannot be the criteria. Bain and other leading consultants like monitor see your background in detail along woith your acedemic background. But a good score definatley helps
i am a bcom graduate from the marketing field with a work ex of 5+ yrs ...at present m working as a team Lead in a market research firm.....gmat 600..acads - average..no major achievemnt in school..:-(
Ask the importance of GMAT scores to any AdComm person or admissions consultant - you will hear the same response:
"A good GMAT score does not guarantee you anything, while a bad GMAT score might keep you out"
I think that sums it up very well.
If i were that someone who has a GMAT score which is lesser than the lowest score represented in the "middle 80%" of my target B School, i would definitely retake the test.
i entirely agree with Iday there.
so wont write anything else. :|
anu_bh15 Saysi am a bcom graduate from the marketing field with a work ex of 5+ yrs ...at present m working as a team Lead in a market research firm.....gmat 600..acads - average..no major achievemnt in school..:-(
Though i cannot get a complete picture of your profile, it sure is a weak one in terms of acads and gmat. 5 yrs WE and if you are able to demonstrate quality in that would be a strong point for you. But again, considering that you have a 3 yr degree, I would advise you to prepare strongly for your GMAT and retake it. Try boosting it into the 670+ ranges. I would also suggest that you take some classes in math/calculus to get your average acads factor minimised.
You have not given any info on your xtra-curr/comm service activities. Try enhancing those areas also. You have lots work to do but it will be worth the effort. ATB!!
cheers
sid
hi guys
I recently gave my GMAT. got a horrible score 650 (28 E, 51 M). 
i m a BE with 2 years work ex in IT (1.5 Infy + 0.5 Amdocs)
I am looking for a decent 1 to 1.5 yrs MBA course in "General Management".
I want to apply for 2007 only.
I know my score is not good for a top 20-25 university. But I wont mind going to a top 30-50 univ.
You guys here might have done a bit study on universities....
please suggest some universities i can look for...
i have thought of trying for ESADE and RSM.. please suggest some similar universities.
I want to apply in atleast 8-10 universities.
Thanks a lot to all of u. This thread has been quite useful for me.
Manishkaka SaysThanks a lot to all of u. This thread has been quite useful for me.
You know what's gonna be more useful? The entire section "B School Discussions for MBA abroad".. read every post... it's Republic Day.. a holiday I guess... spend today reading this and you'll become so much wiser... and you'll post smthg where we can really help you... right now you are still a virgin.