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why not just cut to the MBA? your GREs are good enough
is your school ranked top 40-50 on the USNR? i think your logic is sound
however, keep in mind that while masters degrees won't hurt, your masters degree GPA doesn't factor in to the admission data
never heard of this GPA calculating method, but as long as you know of institutions that practice them, you're good. best of luck.
I think depending on the caliber of MBA programs that you want to apply to, taking the GMAT would be a prudent decision. if you were able to get a 750+ GMAT that would hide your GPA issues somewhat. The problem with the GRE at top B-Schools is that it is still relatively new for them and they simply don't know what to make of scores since they don't have enough data.
In my opinion I think an MS would be a waste of time and money if you are going to get an MBA as well. Working for 5 or so years would serve you better, and give you stronger LORs and make you a more employable candidate for post-MBA jobs (The most important admission criteria!)
From there I think it would come down to essay and LOR execution and making sure you tell a cohesive story (why mba, why now, why this school, career goals etc.). My extracurriculars were on the same level of your when I applied so I don't think you will have an issue with those.
93% / 91% GRE - bother with GMAT? (Originally Posted: 05/05/2011)
Does anyone have any insight on how GRE vs GMAT is viewed? I took a shot at the GRE with a few hours of studying (for a non-bschool program I was considering). I figured I'd just study more and take the GMAT for bschool if needed. With an 800 / 630 / 4.5 though, I don't need to bother with the GMAT, do I? The % breakdown was 93 / 91 / 67. I'm targeting top 5, and my other stats are near or a little above average for those schools.
your verbal sucks...retake it
AW could be better, seeing as I'm guessing your native and non business schools get caught up on that more. For business schools, you're solid.
Seen this floating around:
http://www.ets.org/s/gre/flash/bschool/comparison/index.html
Soooooo, are you wanting to go to business school? If yes, then yes, you need to take the gmat.
You need to take the GMAT. I mention my GRE on apps because I got an 800Q but what they're really looking for is the GMAT.
A lot of business schools accept the GRE now. But would have to agree that they look at GMAT more favourably. Really depends on your choice of program.
I have the exact same score Q800 V630 AW 4.5. I am taking the GMAT instead of retaking the GRE. Agree with FinancialNoviceII that though schools accept GRE now, GMAT is still preferred from what I know. Though I honestly expected a higher comparative GMAT score with my GRE one.
most MBA programs say they take GRE/GMAT as equivalents--whenever that it true, you're wasting your time. your score is enough for PhD at most elite schools already, right? Of course, don't let it expire in 5 years because that'd be a stupid move and then you must retake these exams exams regardless...
some programs (MBA or not) prefers GMAT. often they're in Business. For those, they will say so! and sure, you may go for a GMAT then; but I'd say unless it is a super important program for you, that high-fly GRE will be enough to work equivalently as a GMAT.
Just keep an eye on yourself that you're fortunate to have extra time to "retake" when others must retake to overcome their current scores.--use the time well to perfect other parts of your app, especially for MBA type of programs where even GMAT/GRE highflyers get regular dinged without interviews.
as a second language speaker, I natively find Verbal more difficult~ although better than SAT. Quants I had a 50 in GMAT without studying either
yeah I have a job--not convenient for test prep even though its not so cutthroat like MBB/BB's hours.
realizing those deficiencies are great!--then you'll work on them.
and not knowing your career path is fine. However, it makes sense that MBA Adcom want people who have some ideas, but are also flexible; then MBA programs can change them and let them be great; they don't want people who have absolutely no idea about their life yet (some among WSO). You dont have to have a dead-set plan; you do need to have a plan and be ready for change whenever it is warranted--I'm sure nobody says that they want to be a PhD after MBA.... but many b-school professors happen like that
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