SAT/ACT for Consulting Position
So out of high school I had pretty pathetic SAT/ACT scores, but I had almost no motivation at the time. I went to a community college and transferred to an elite university where I now have a 3.85 GPA. I'd like to get into consulting but I'm wondering if I should even bother with such low test scores...
Many community college students don't even take the SAT or ACT, so could I claim that I never took it? (I also never reported it to my current university) My friend who also transferred from a CC just got into ibanking and told them he never took the SATs. (which is the truth)
What should I do? If your wondering how low my scores are, let's just say I'm confident any firm would toss my app the second they saw them.
P.S. I was also thinking about taking the GMAT as a substitute, as I might eventually apply to business school
I'm just curious and don't mean to offend you. But how did you end up at an elite university with a 1590/2400 SAT score out of a CC?
From what I know, if you rock the GMAT like 700+ it can compensate, but not completely substitute for a bad SAT score.
EDIT: I see, you never told them your score (wasn't aware you could do that). Also, avoid going down the path of lying to firms...
*actually SAT was around 1700, not 1590
Unfortunately, if you want to do consulting at any of the MBBs you have to have excellent test scores. My friend applied to all the MBBs without an SAT score (because he never took it) and got passed over for an interview even though he had excellent work experience and grades. The recruiters told him he should consider taking the GMAT before re-applying. He's doing banking at a BB now.
If the only reason you didn't' score higher was because you didn't have the motivation, then why don't you retake the SAT and get a higher score. Don't let this stand in between you and a good job.
Some sage shit.
A company caring what you made on a standardized test that you took in high school is quite short sighted, glad I got into consulting without having to deal with that mess.
Don't lie; by the way, what school do you go to?
Is the SAT/ACT that important? I am below my schools 25th percentile with a 29 ACT but was recruited for a sport.
I remember interviewing some time ago and being asked repeatedly why I did not take my SATS, even after explaining that I had transferred from a different continent. One firm asked me, in an almost condescending fashion, how had I transferred without test scores. It seems that a lot of importance is placed on these tests which, in my opinion, is ridiculous. I would place more emphasis on GPA as it is something that is upheld through consistency, hard work, and strong will. One can be a bright kid and have a high SAT score but lack all the aforementioned skills needed to maintain a good GPA. Just my two cents.
where do you go to school?
Went to a target in the northeast so it should not have been an issue. I believe certain firms that do ask for test scores have adapted in considering foreign standardized exams.
Take your SAT. I had 1500+ on mine (old one) but my math was lower and I got grilled on this. I wish I had retaken to get a higher math score if for no other reason than just to avoid being asked stupid questions about it.
Firms care about it just because they need reasons to differentiate people, as stupid as it sounds. Take them, do well, and that should be the end of it. You should be able to get 1500+ or whatever the equivalent is now if you study a bit.
Would just the ACT be okay, or should I take the SAT to be safe? For the ACT I did solid, but not like a 1600/1600 for the SAT. Is a 32 ACT (out of 36) alright?
take a practice SAT without preparing. If it is significantly better than your current score, then you know that with maybe 5-10 hours of effort you can up your score by a lot. I dont think you should study your ass off and then give the SATs...give it only if you can increase your score by a bit of preparation.
why do all indians say "give" a test? you TAKE a test damn it
probably has to do with translation issues between Indian languages and English.
Or maybe since the standard process in India is to have a question paper and an answer paper beforehand (and simply test your memorization skills) they might say it as in they are "giving" the answers.
But I think its stupid.
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