GMAT studying now???

I’m a second semester junior at a non target university with some really decent undergrad stats. varsity athlete, 3.91 GPA, good internships, community involvement etc...

that being said. I missed my shot at banking simply because I was ignorant to the fact of how insane the process was and was too late to the game already.

I wanted to know what are some things I can do to get myself into banking at this stage? I am not a great test taker so I am a little but anxious about the GMAT. willing to work for it but if there are other ways in at this point I would love to hear some opinions.

how much of your MBA application rests on the GMAT? what about the GRE?

 
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What’s your actual question? Are you asking how to get into banking right now or how to get into b-school with the hope of breaking in post b-school?

If it’s the former, gmat probably won’t help you. You need to build out your network, prep for interviews, and hope that some FT interview opportunities will pop up in this Coronavirus madness. Also should look at some backup alternative opportunities that could give you relevant experience if you can’t find a banking spot right away.

If it’s the latter, yes — gmat is important. But b schools look at (and care about) literally every part of your application. It’s impossible to know how much weight each school really puts on a gmat. It’s a balancing act

 

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