Hello,
I have 7 years Work Ex in IT in Investment Banking ( Derivatives and Fixed Income)
3 yrs in London, 4 In India
Engineering Background, with good GPA
I got 710 on the GMAT
Quant 87%
Verbal 80%
AWA 5
I have no experience Leading a Team , though my job title is that of a Tech Lead , and have not been innvolved in any community, social welfare activities.
I am planning to apply to Chicago Booth,MIT Sloan, columbia and INSEAD.
a) Do you think I need to retake the GMAT to get a score near 750-760 for these colleges ?
b) Would having 7 years of work ex be taken favourably by the admissions comitee, ie is that one two many years more than the ideal work ex required ?
c) Any other schools where I could apply ?
thanks
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- mailtopulkit
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Re: Profile Eval- 7 Years Work Ex 710 GMAT
Hi mailtopulkit,
Gaining admissions to any of the top programs you’ve described requires a strong combination of GMAT score, GPA, success in your work experience, leadership, extracurriculars, and a clear fit with the school.
The only datapoints you’ve given me are your GPA and GMAT, which is within range for the schools you describe. Still you didn’t mention what you’ve achieved in your seven years of work experience (promotions, goals, results, etc.),and you mention you are weak in the other critical areas.
As I am sure you are aware, male Indian engineers comprise a large percentage of applicants. The schools you mention will likely receive many applicants with high GMAT scores and weak leadership/extracurriculars, in addition, of course to many applicants with high GMAT scores and stronger activities. You need to make try and stand out from that first group by finding a point of differentiation or by strengthening that area by finding outside activities to get involved in.
Instead of studying for the GMAT again, consider taking that time to brainstorm where there have been times over the past seven years where you demonstrated leadership, were forced to make a tough decision and persuade others, or made a lasting impact, inside or outside the office. You could also of course use the time to start doing some community service, although be sure you are not taking on an activity simply for your application, but that you will enjoy it and be able to make an impact.
To answer your question, seven years experience is a bit above average but definitely not too many. Still, you’ll want to make it clear why now is the best time for you to go back for your MBA, and explain how your experience matches well with what these schools have to offer.
Lastly, you do not mention why you decided to target these schools or what you are looking for in an MBA program. It is critical to demonstrate why a particular school matches well with your ambitions. Without that information I can say that your GMAT will be competitive at the schools you mentioned, but cannot provide insight into other places you should look.
Gaining admissions to any of the top programs you’ve described requires a strong combination of GMAT score, GPA, success in your work experience, leadership, extracurriculars, and a clear fit with the school.
The only datapoints you’ve given me are your GPA and GMAT, which is within range for the schools you describe. Still you didn’t mention what you’ve achieved in your seven years of work experience (promotions, goals, results, etc.),and you mention you are weak in the other critical areas.
As I am sure you are aware, male Indian engineers comprise a large percentage of applicants. The schools you mention will likely receive many applicants with high GMAT scores and weak leadership/extracurriculars, in addition, of course to many applicants with high GMAT scores and stronger activities. You need to make try and stand out from that first group by finding a point of differentiation or by strengthening that area by finding outside activities to get involved in.
Instead of studying for the GMAT again, consider taking that time to brainstorm where there have been times over the past seven years where you demonstrated leadership, were forced to make a tough decision and persuade others, or made a lasting impact, inside or outside the office. You could also of course use the time to start doing some community service, although be sure you are not taking on an activity simply for your application, but that you will enjoy it and be able to make an impact.
To answer your question, seven years experience is a bit above average but definitely not too many. Still, you’ll want to make it clear why now is the best time for you to go back for your MBA, and explain how your experience matches well with what these schools have to offer.
Lastly, you do not mention why you decided to target these schools or what you are looking for in an MBA program. It is critical to demonstrate why a particular school matches well with your ambitions. Without that information I can say that your GMAT will be competitive at the schools you mentioned, but cannot provide insight into other places you should look.
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