Incoming FT, what do I do?
I graduated in December from a NT and decided I should take the GMAT to help with PE recruiting and keep the MBA door open down the road even though I don't think I would want to even do it. I have the exam in early march and after a month of studying consistently (~4-5hr per day) my practice scores are stagnant around 650. At this point, I am worried that I am just wasting time because if I do not get a score that will impress HHs and help me due to my NT undergrad, I will never even use the score. For reference I am starting at a BB (think Goldman/MS). It has been a pretty disappointing process so far and am getting very frustrated with the scores. Am I wasting time that I should be doing other things?Sorry for the dense post but I tried to get everything out there for clarity. Any advice on my situation would be greatly appreciated. It has been a weird process with 5 months of free time before FT starts.
Decide whether you want to do the MBA or not and commit to it. Doing the GMAT while working is a nightmare.
I’m in the same boat I’m scoring 600 and and have studied for two months I plan on to take it in May before I start in June so idk but this shit is depressing studying all day but scoring shit
Are you planning on doing an mba or is it just something to add to your background? I’ve been reading around wso and starting to think it’s stupid to do take it just for PE recruiting help (not planning on doing mba)
I plan to get mba in like 5-6 years, I am also joining a top bank like you so as long as I do what I need to do I believe I will end up in a decent PE scoring high ing GMAT will make my Recruiting easier but idk gmat is mentally draining, legit makes me feel stupid,
Look, it's understandable that you're feeling disappointed with your practice scores, but if you give up now, you'll never know if you could have improved your score with more time and effort. Sure, the GMAT may not be the most important factor for PE recruiting or MBA admissions, but it can still play a role in demonstrating your academic abilities and potential.
But let's be real here, if you really want to succeed in this industry, you need to be able to manage your time effectively and put in the necessary work to achieve your goals. If you can't handle the pressure of studying for the GMAT now, how are you going to handle the demands of a rigorous PE job or an MBA program down the road?
If you're just looking for an easy way out or an excuse to avoid putting in the work, then you might as well give up now and accept mediocrity. In this industry, there's no room for half-assed efforts or half-baked excuses. So either commit yourself fully to the GMAT and do whatever it takes to succeed, or move on to something else that you're truly passionate about. The choice is yours.
Well said
Great comment thank you
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