Standardized test scores and Consulting
Will a sub 700 gmat score deter me from getting a first round interview w/ McKinsey/Bain/BCG given 3.9 GPA from target undergrad program?
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What makes you think they know about your GMAT score?
Sojourner,
Many times they ask about it. I have had consulting firms specifically ask to see my GMAT score.
Sub 700 might be a tough sell, but 1) you are not in business school so they probably won't ask for your GMAT score (you are still an undergrad right?) and 2) you are at a target with a 3.9, they shouldn't have many doubts about your intellectual capabilities (unless you haven't taken many quantitative courses)
No need to tell them you've even taken it.
theATL,
Thanks and yes I am still an undergrad- a rising senior. I took the GMAT but got a sub 700 (not by a lot), but I've gotten excellent grades in all my finance, accounting, and statistics courses. I was curious because BCG specifically asks for standardized test scores with breakdowns and wasn't sure if anything below exceptional would deter me from an interview.
Young Money,
A 3.9 should eliminate all doubts (especially if this is a strong target i.e. top 10-15 school). Also, I am guessing you have strong SAT scores as well, so a 3.9, strong SATs, and even a 680 or so shouldn't be a problem.
A 680 (just guessing on the score here) is about 85%, it won't stand out positively or too negatively, so in my opinion it shouldn't be a problem.
Sojourner,
When you graduate from business school firms will ask you about your GMAT, that is what I was referring to. That is why I made sure to ask the OP whether or not he/she is an undergraduate, because then they wouldn't know if you have taken the exam.
He's an undergrad. They wouldn't know he's taken it.
Depends on which position you're applying for. For the pre-MBA position, GMAT doesn't matter so much since most applicants haven't taken it. For a post-MBA, it depends on how much below 700 you are (680 is more or less viewed in a similar light to a 700)
Is a 660 pushing it? I plan on taking it again and putting in a lot of prep time. My break down is 44 Quant (69%) and 37 Verbal (80%), overall 82%. I was extremely frustrated with the math and am positive I can score higher, hopefully in the 85%+
Don't understand why you are stressing. There is no need to tell them you've taken the GMAT!
in my experience, coming from undergrad to consulting, you need to show standardized test scores. They usually ask for SAT and/or ACT. However, if you bombed that test, then you can show them your GMAT instead.
I would re-take the GMAT, but it depends on your goals, etc. If you have to tell them the scores before you re-take, then tell them whichever makes you look better (SAT vs GMAT).
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