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Hi, I am not quite familiar with MBA admissions. I am interested in applying to Booth, Wharton, Sloan & Columbia. I believe gurus here can provide meaningful insights...
Here are my stats:
B.S.E (gpa: 3.45) & M.S.E (gpa: 3.5) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from top 5 US program (different school for bs and ms)
3+ years in one High Tech Company (e.g. google, microsoft, apple)
GRE: V 156/170 (70% omg), Q 170/170 (98%? 99%?) AWA 4/6 (54%)
I did not take GMAT but GRE. I took GRE to apply engineering grad school...
Not sure if I need to take GMAT thou...
I know there are many other factors to be considered for admission but watever for now...
Could you please provide any opinion on my profile for admission to these schools?
Thanks,
Sincerely
Your GPA is bit below average, but well within the interquartile range for the programs you listed. I'm not exactly sure how GRE scores are interpreted, but obviously a Q-99% is outstanding. I've heard GRE instead of GMAT raises questions about what a candidate really wants to do, but you have a rock-solid reason (MSE) for having taken it. If the work experience includes promotions or otherwise clearly demonstrates a record of success, you're off to a great start.
I'd consider taking the GMAT anyways. The only downside seems to be about $200.
Red flag on verbal & awa? Appreciate your inputs :)
Verbal is somewhat concerning. AWA, not as much. I had a 37%ile on the GMAT's AWA (with very high V and Q) and I don't think it hurt me at all.
Study hard and take a shot at the GMAT. It can't hurt.
I agree GMAT might be a safer option. But is it okay if I just retake GRE since I already have experience dealing with GRE I feel more comfortable with GRE than a new test GMAT
I've read/heard that because it's widely known that b-schools prefer GMAT, some places don't like it if you haven't taken it as it almost seems like you don't care enough about what they want to put in the effort.
I see.. understandable. Maybe perspective on GRE can change a bit after 2 yrs or so?
Dude just take the GMAT.
I am seeing more and more GRE test takers -- something like 10% plus. See more here: http://poetsandquants.com/2014/04/29/gre-gaining-on-the-gmat/ You are right to assume that the schools have more comfort a few years on, but they still don't have a lot of longitudinal data to make predictive decisions. they still have to interpolate. But I don't think you will be as disadvantaged by taking the GRE as some here might assume.
Also not worried about your GPA considering that your fields have been in engineering. Some of those courses are really hard!!
I have an almost identical set of numbers and educational background as you do, except I'm in consulting. I'm going to one of the schools you listed this fall.
Perfect Q score might not be 99% percentile, it was more like 94% when I took my GRE. I don't think AWA scores matter much (if at all). I think your experience in a high tech company will prove to be very helpful. I agree with Betsy that you shouldn't worry about GMAT, unless you have lots of time on hand.
oh and I'm not sure about IB but MC recruiters care very much about your test score. It needs to be visible on your resume.
Thanks for your input. I just checked my score, my quant is 98%. I assume that you took GRE for MBA admission? I was worried that MC might not take my GRE score seriously just BC it is not GMAT. Yet, from your statement, it wont be "needle mover".
I took my GRE to get into a master's program in engineering a few years ago. I can't really say for certain how seriously MC takes GRE scores... but I wouldn't think it's a deal breaker. I just had to submit some things to a consulting company last week, and they wanted my "gmat score or equivalent".
326 on GRE with 170 in the quants sections is a good score. As far as the low verbal score is considered, if you can write amazing essays, the low score will not be an issue. Retaking GRE is a good option but if you plan to apply in R1, you need to start researching on your essays. If your work experience at the high-tech company has some involvement in leadership roles, you stand a good chance at your target schools.
Good Luck!
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