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470 first try... Still possible to hit 700?
At my first try I hit 470 and my goal is 700. I still have +2 months to prepare it (i take it on October). Do you think that it is still possible to do it ? Thanks !
What are my chances at top schools?
Hey guys - Just wondering if you can help ballpark my chances / let me know where I might need to improve my profile to be competitive for HBS , Stanford and others: - summa cum laude / PBK from a mid-ranked Ivy (3.9+ GPA) - 790 GMAT - 2 years at GS in an industry M&A group - 2 years at a top...
Profile Evaluation for Msc Finance
Hello, I am looking at pursuing my Masters in Finance, and am unable to evaluate my chances for each university. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could guide me with the same, or provide me information on my chances for the universities listed. Would there be any other universities that I...
MBA without GMAT?
When applying for MBA programs I noticed that some do not require, or even request gmat scores . Is this typical or should I be weary of these programs?
GMAT for lawyer making transition to consulting/IB/corporate gig? Other tips for law --> biz??
I have read a lot of forum posts saying that it is a hell of an experience for a junior lawyer 2-3 years out of law school to suffer through 2 years of an MBA just to become a junior consultant/banker all over again. However, even if a lawyer doesn't end up pursuing an MBA , can a great gmat score...
Score is going down rather than up...
i took the GMAT the first time two years ago and got a 680 (47Q, 37V). I retook it earlier this year and got a 690 (42Q, 42V). I decided to retake it as I wanted a 700+. I had my old GMATPrep exams and MGMAT exams, from a while ago and for the past 3 GMATPrep and 2 MGMAT tests i kept getting...
Advice for a GMATtaker 2 weeks before GMAT
As title suggests, I have just 2 weeks before the test. Scoring around 710-720(Q:49-50; V:35-37) on gmatprep. Please share if you have got any anecdotes how you made the best out of the last few days before hitting the ring.
400 hours for the GMAT?
Hello WSO , Firstly I am very grateful that I have found this forum and I sincerely hope that this community can aid me in attaining my goal. At any rate, from June to July/August 2016 I will have the opportunity to study for the GMAT. My aim is 740 and I plan to study seven hours every day from the...
Retaking 740 GMAT with a 2.4.
Hello, I do apologize if this is a tone deaf post but I am a law student who will be graduating in 2017. I'll be 23 when I graduate and I am thinking about business school as an option a few years after graduation. I went to law school for close to free so I have under 20k of debt. I had a 2.4 in...
From Management Consulting to PE - MBA route
Hi guys, I am facing an important decision for my career and I like to share it with you. Background: • Italian Management Consultant, I've been working for almost 3 years now for Second Tier Consulting firm (Top 4/5 in Europe according to most rankings , way below in US) • Planning to apply to...
How to check that the schools received my GMAT and TOEFL?
Guys, do you know if I can somehow check that the schools received my GMAT and TOEFL? Or I shouldn't worry, and if I ordered reports, then the schools will definitely receive the scores?
Creative Strategies to Break into HBS or Stanford GSB - Please Help
Hello monkeys, Wanna B MBB's Q&A depressed me (very strong credentials / similar to mine, no interview at even Wharton), and got me thinking - there has to be some clever strategies to earn acceptance to HBS or Stanford. So, I'm turning to the out-of-the-box thinkers on this forum to generate some...
JHU MS Applied Economics or Harvard ALM Finance?
I want to boost my quant background, for HBS application iin 2 years. 2 years (currently) work experience in bulge bracket firm in Wealth Management. Considering either JHU Masters in Applied Economics or the Masters in Finance from Harvard's School of Extension. Undergrad gpa is not the best, and I...
GMAT Prep Courses, Manhattan GMAT vs. Veritas
Hi, After doing my research, I have narrowed down my main GMAT prep course to either Veritas or Manhattan Prep. Reviews on both have been stellar, though it seems like Veritas slightly edges out the other when it comes to the sheer number of customer feedbacks, Veritas also seem to have better...
Q&A - Non-ranked undergrad 'ORM' with a 660 GMAT who got into multiple top 20 programs
Mod Note (Andy) - we're reposting the top Q&As from 2015, this one was originally posted 1/18/2015. I hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to give back to the community who really helped me out more than I could ever ask for. Quick shout out to a few members who greatly helped me on my journey...
720 Overall but low Quant - Should I retake?
Hello, I just wrote the GMAT and got 720 overall with 46 in Verbal (99th percentile) and 43 in Quant (52nd percentile). I have a strong finance background (CFA Charterholder / passed all exams the first time, majored in finance, spent 4 years working as an investment analyst). I'm wondering if these...
Jeff Sackmann Challenge Set GMAT (For Sale)
Preparing for the GMAT and looking to get Jeff Sackmann Challenge Set PDF. Would anyone happen to have this. Also, looking at getting the GMAT club tests. PM me or reply to post. Thanks
Is a MSF the right choice for me?
So my background is this. I go to a complete non target and due to life events have a low 3.2 gpa. I have 3 years of RIA wealth management experience and my Series 7 . I have dreams of either IBD or S&T . Would it make sense for me to rock out a msf with a good gpa? If so what GMAT would I need to...
5 weeks to study for the GMAT enough?
I want to apply for my MBA this year (ideally round1) and want to give myself enough margin to retake the exam if necessary before apps are due. Assuming I start now, any advice in terms of setting a schedule? Is 5 weeks of intense studying (though with a full time job) enough typically?
650 GMAT for IB
Is a 650 gmat score to low ? I will be going to B school this fall and was wondering if having scored a 650 will ruin my chances of getting a job in IB . I have quantitative work experience and educational background, but I am wondering if the GMAT will outweigh the rest.
Accepted to multiple MSF, which should I choose?
-I am an upcoming graduate from a non target state school with a 3.4 upper GPA and 650 GMAT. -I have been accepted to the MSF program at FSU, USC, Villanova, and have an interview with WUSTL this week but am expecting to get in. -I want to leverage my MSF degree into an IBD position at bulge bracket...
Is the GMAT an IQ test?
I would be interested in postgraduate study in future and henceforth would like to clear the GMAT as quickly as possible. I have read a lot about the GMAT on this forum and on other websites in recent weeks; but I have my concerns. One user on this forum stated "The GMAT is a complete joke, if you...
From Engineering to MBA Google Hangout
Interact with real MBA alumni and current students with engineering backgrounds. Ask them questions about their journey from undergrad to an MBA via Google Hangouts on Feb 25 at 1:30pm EST and 26 at 1:00pm EST at officialgmat google plus page.
GMAT Scores on Applications
Hi - I took the GMAT 8-ish years ago and immediately completed an MBA , worked full-time in high profile roles and passed CFA level 1 on the first try in December 2015. Admittedly I am trying to make a tough transition into PE , but how relevant is the score at this point? What should I do if it is...
Ivey Value Investing Program - A Substitute for Columbia?
Sorry for the length…. I am wondering if anyone out there can shed some light on this/ open a conversation on the topic. For those who are interested in a value investing career, there seem to be two good options. First and most famously there is the Value Investing Program at Columbia. Obviously,...
Taking the GMAT purely to get into IB
Hey there, I am considering taking the GMAT purely to get into Investment Banking, i.e. only to put it on my CV. I am already in a masters program, GMAT's are not used where I am doing my masters. I am wondering if it is positive to take the GMAT and put it on my CV as some kind of objective...
How to avoid a GMAT breakdown
I am stuck. I have been preparing the GMAT for 6 months now. However, the results have not been satisfying. I am here to share my experience and to seek suggestions. • Personal background: 26 years, non-native, management consultant • Objective: 700+ • Study sessions: - I have few or no hours...
GMAT Score Necessary for PE Recruiting?
Hi everyone, I have been visiting WSO for the last couple of years and will be joining the LevFin / M&A group of a middle market investment bank this summer as a first year analyst. My short term career goals are IB --> PE --> MBA --> PE . I spent the free time before work prepping for the analyst...
How Suitable is my Profile for these MFin Programs
I was hoping to get opinions on my chances at a masters in finance from the following: MIT LBS (Masters in Financial Analysis) LSE Imperial HEC Paris My profile: - Economics major - 3rd year student - 3.2 GPA from the Lahore University of Management Sciences [top ranked in Pakistan], Pakistan. - 740...
Graduating early = have fun/study for GMAT
Hi guys, I will be graduating a semester early and wanted to get your take on what I could spend my semester off doing. I already have my IB offer and want to take this opportunity to study for my GMAT, build out my extracurriculars for business school, and most importantly, have fun before I sign...
The Best GMAT and MBA Business School Content on WSO
Mod Note (Andy): My mighty content intern compiled a list of the top 20 GMAT /B-School posts on WSO. Some of these discussions are no longer active but still are filled with GREAT info. If there are any ones we missed please link to in the comments. Enjoy monkeys! GMAT 1. phantombanker's GMAT Study...
Business School Running Commentary - Part 2 - Background and Application Process
This is the second post leading up to starting my part-time MBA program this fall. I cannot link content here yet but the first is titled "Business School Running Commentary" for those interested. This post is in response to one of the comments regarding more of my background and decision making...
Focus on the GMAT vs Focus on the Application
I am applying on Round 2 to HBS , GSB, MIT and Wharton. I'm not going to business school if I don't get into those schools. SHOULD I FOCUS MY ATTENTION ON MY GMAT AT THIS POINT? OR MY APPLICATIONS? Here's my profile: - GPA: 3.65 - Mechanical Engineering (Top 3 engineering school) - 3 years of...
MBA OR?
Hi, I am an electrical engineer with 8 years of experience, worked in power distribution, sustainability and renewable energy. I am planning on doing my MBA next year, it seems like a big commitment and wanted to see what others out there think. I am an energy guy, want to spend my life working in...
Help me chart out my plan to get a top MBA! All advice appreciated!!
WSO has always been a very helping community and has definitely helped me over the years. Now personally I try to help and give advice (PM or threads) whenever I think I can add good value and see this as paying it forward. This is a thread for personal reasons but I think it is a very general...
Chances at MBA (Stanford Law dropout, family business, 770 gmat)
Hi, I know you guys are probably tired of chances thread but I have a very unique situation that I couldn't really find past threads for. I graduated from a state school with 3.97 gpa in accounting and went straight into law school. I hated it so much that I dropped out after only a semester. Since...
460 GMAT Diagnostic - Is there any hope?
Currently a senior in college going to graduate in a few months and per the suggestion of friends, former colleagues, and many users on here I decided that I wanted to take the GMAT before I start my full time job in June. A few days ago I took a GMATPrep practice test cold through their software...
Delirious GMAT experience this morning / rescheduling gouging / identifying & addressing weaknesses
I want to share my morning (this is a Monday morning story I guess) with you all and kvetch for a sec about GMAT rescheduling fees. Here's my background concept: I would like to go to an "ok" business school for cheap or free (heavy scholarship help) or a really great business school with no...
Chances of getting in to a top 3 MBA Program
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Can I apply for MS finance after recruitment?
Here's my situation. I've been studying for the GMAT this summer while also doing an internship. My thoughts were, if recruiting doesn't go well for FT , then I'll have my gmat score and I can apply to Master of Finance programs. After studying for a few weeks, and finishing some books, I got kind...
Is a low GMAT score a hindrance when trying to get into Consulting post-MBA?
I understand Consulting firms look at your gmat score and MBA GPA closely during recruiting. While I am getting my MBA from a Top 7 school, my GMAT score is only 660. Could my gmat score be an hindrance during my consulting interviews ? Do you guys have any suggestions on how I can overcome this...
Elite resume is the deciding factor in applications
I keep hearing it said that GMAT is the most important element of the bschool application. But when you plot acceptance v. GMAT, you find that top 10 schools always reject the majority of applicants with any gmat score . A school might reject 85% of their 710s, which is understandable, but they also...
Is 720 GMAT (Q44/V44) a killer for Msc Finance?
I just had my first attempt at the GMAT and scored a 720 Q44/V44 (IR Score - 8). The Quant is quite low but I managed to do quite well with the other sections, landing me with an overall 94 percentile. I'm too burnt out/busy to take the GMAT again, but I'm wondering if my profile is still enough to...
Study/take GMAT and Series 7 at the same time?
I'm graduating undergrad in Spring 2016. I'm currently interning at a regional MM in IB . I was planning on studying for the GMAT this summer and taking it. I had planned on studying for 2-3 months. Should I also study/take the Series 7 this summer? Most of all, with me personally, given my school...
Pre GMAT Ritual
If there's one thing I've taken away from university, it's that people have very different ways of studying for exams. Some people slog away in the library studying for hour on end, for what some people can accomplish in half the time using different methods. I want to know what people found...
GMAT Books Help
Trying to develop my GMAT study plan and have some questions: 1. Is it possible to buy the Official Guides in digital form (i.e. PDF) to read when traveling? 2. Can you buy the Manhattan GMAT ebook without the physical copies (on their website it appears the ebook is a pricey add-on to the regular...
Three Contrarian Takeaways from the GMAT
Throwback Thursdays: This was originally posted August, 2012 There’s no shortage of GMAT advice out there – most of it is centered around giving adequate time for preparation, carefully tracking and shoring up problem spots, and anticipating any and all curveballs that could be thrown on G-Day....
760 on GMAT -- Game Plan
Hey everyone, Just took my GMAT this morning and scored 760 (IR8/Q50/V44), which is at the 99th percentile. While this is certainly not the limit of what many of you could score, I think my experience going through the process might be valuable to share, so I'm hoping at least a few people can learn...
Bad split GMAT 710 poor verbal.. Retake? Advice PLZ!!
Hi ALL! I recently took GMAT and got 710 (Q51 97% V34 71% IR7 AWA6)... I know V34 is not 80 percentile... To provide bit more details to better evaluate my situation: I will be applying to northwestern JD MBA program. I'm concerned that my low verbal could especially hurt my chances getting into...
Can I get into NYU or Columbia
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