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GMAT score - Does it matter?

by curiousG (Baboon, 138 Banana Points Points) on 10/12/08 at 3:52pm

For pre-MBA analyst position, does having a great GMAT score (700+) help your chance of landing a job? I am asking this, b'cause I constantly see job posting where "top academic performance" is required, yet I have nothing stellar undergrad GPA. Granted, I can't do anything about my undergrad GPA now, but thought getting a fantastic GMAT score could be a good indicator of me being academically intelligent.

Any inputs would be appreciated.

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It might make a slight

by stevenbn (Senior Baboon, 238 Banana Points Points) on 10/12/08 at 5:07pm

It might make a slight difference on the margin, but if you have a bad GPA and a good GMAT score you will still get trumped by someone with a good GPA and no GMAT score

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Yes, good GMAT can help a

by b2 (Gorilla, 516 Banana Points Points) on 10/12/08 at 10:25pm

Yes, good GMAT can help a lot (at least 750+, better if 780+). My GMAT score was brought up in every single interview I had.

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Thanks both for your

by curiousG (Baboon, 138 Banana Points Points) on 10/12/08 at 11:01pm

Thanks both for your replies. I will def. get on the GMAT prep and sit for one soon.