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GMAT 640 (39 V, 39 Q, 8 IR, 5.5 AWA) Profile Evaluation

by b221c Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:21 pm

MbaMission Admissions,

I'm interested in gauging my candidacy at several MBA programs, based upon my GMAT performance, GPA, work experience, etc.

I took the GMAT in January (2014) and scored the following:
Total Score: 640
Verbal: 39
Quant: 39
IR: 8
AWA: 5.5

I studied for several months leading up to the exam, all while working full-time and planning/coordinating a wedding on the side. I understand my quant score is not the highest; however, my performance in the other areas of the exam was solid.

I graduated from a well-regarded, private university with a degree in Business Management (emphasis: Strategy). The business school ranks in the Top 15 among undergraduate business schools nearly every year (according to Businessweek). I graduated with a 3.75 GPA and held several prominent leadership positions among the student body at the Business School. Additionally, I earned a "B+" or better in my quant-heavy classes: Statistics (A), Financial Management (A-), Managerial Economics (A-), Financing Ventures (B+), and Accounting (B+),

Upon graduating, I began working at a Fortune 50 company in a Finance Rotational Program, completing rotations in the company's Corporate Treasury department, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) department, as well as roles with financial reporting. By the time I begin applying to MBA programs, I will have worked for this particular company for 3+ years and in three different cities.

I am fluent in three languages, and I am actively involved in leadership roles in the religious community.

My target schools are the following:
1) Duke
2) Virginia
3) USC
4) UCLA
5) UT-Austin
6) Georgetown
7) Michigan

Please evaluate my profile and let me know what my chances seem to be at the universities listed above.

Thanks!
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Re: GMAT 640 (39 V, 39 Q, 8 IR, 5.5 AWA) Profile Evaluation

by mbamissionjenK Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:51 pm

Hi there,

Thanks for posting. Your academics and undergrad GPA are impressive, and your work experience sounds solid and varied, with evidence of quantitative ability and analytical thinking. The GMAT is a decent weakness currently at 640 for the schools you mentioned; I wouldn't rule you out entirely from your school list but it's good to keep in mind that you are below average, well below in some cases, at those schools which does make it tougher. Have you considered trying just once more? The sooner the better, with some extra prep? Schools will take the highest score, and taking it more than once is not uncommon. Boosting the quant would help. Of your list, probably UT Austin & maybe Georgetown would be a little more within reach. Again none are completely outside your reach but just know that it won't be easy either. Good luck and keep us posted!
Jennifer Kedrowski
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