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SAT to GMAT Score Correlation
Business School and GMATThe only real correlation between how you do on these tests is your aptitude as a standardized test taker. If you are a good test taker, that will definitely help you with the GMAT. How Well does the SAT Predict Your GMAT Score? Unlike what some people be ...
+3 72 comments26 Mar 2018 - cellphonebill
Moderator note (Andy): this was originally posted on 5/17/12, Here is the link to his study guide Background: I recently took the GMAT and scored a 770 on my first and only try. Long story short, I studied and took the exam under conditions that would not ...
+26 95 comments19 Mar 2018 - phantombanker
760 on GMAT-- Game Plan
Business School and GMATHey 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, ...
+30 51 comments12 Apr 2019 - NoName
AMA- Non-ranked undergrad 'ORM' with a 660 GMAT who got into multiple top 20 programs
Business School and GMATMod Note (Andy)- we're reposting the top AMA's 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 o ...
+11 70 comments2 Jan 2016 - TwoThrones
Attempting to take GMAT between graduation and full time start date
Management ConsultingI am a senior at a Public Ivy graduating this May, and beginning work full time at Big 4 Consulting firm the last week in July (I was originally under the impression I'd be starting in October.) With the adjustment in my start date, I am now unsure h ...
+2 48 comments26 Apr 2017 - JB1995
CFA vs. GMAT
Off TopicI'm going to start off by saying this is not another CFA vs. MBA thread. The purpose of this thread is to address a completely different issue. I'm trying to figure out what percentage of the college educated population is even capable of passin ...
105 comments14 Nov 2017 - Hooked on LEAPS
GMAT Score on Resume?
Resume AdviceSuppose I'm a HYP undergrad philosophy major with no quantitative skills to speak of. How beneficial would it be to put my gmat score (specifically the quant. score) on the top of my resume if it turns out to be pretty good? I'm interested in co ...
188 comments12 Mar 2018 - lawschool121
Best GMAT Prep Books for Self-Study- Recommendations
Business School and GMATI am planning to start prepping for the GMAT next summer during my internship (it will be in F500 corporate finance so I will have plenty of time on the side lol) and I was wondering what books and materials do you fellow monkeys recommend for self studyi ...
80 comments18 Feb 2018 - freddyflintstone
(GMAT) Do IR and AWA scores matter?
Business School and GMATDo the people at admissions for MBA programs care about the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment scores? I just began studying for the GMAT and the book mentions that the gmat score is computed only from the quantitative and verbal secti ...
+1 115 comments18 Aug 2016 - Zero Percent Fi...
Chances of Top 20 MBA?
Business School and GMATHey guys, new to the community, and looking for some advice. I'm hoping to go to either McCombs or Rice for my MBA, but I haven't taken the GMAT yet. My profile is as follows: BS Mechanical Engineering, large state school in TX 3.7 GPA / magna c ...
+3 22 comments29 Mar 2018 - BusinessMaster22
GMAT Score Necessary for PE Recruiting?
Private EquityHi 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 spen ...
+1 49 comments3 Apr 2017 - SimSimmaBimmer
Is it actually possible to get an 800 on the GMAT?
Business School and GMATI've never actually met or even heard of anyone getting a perfect GMAT whereas it seems pretty common on SAT and GRE. Is that b/c its just that difficult or because the creators of the test won't let you? i.e. if you got all 41 V and 37 match qu ...
70 comments18 Aug 2016 - Tzeentch99
Mod note: "Best of Bankerella"- this was originally posted 6/22/12 Do you want to go to a top b-school? You should have a 99th percentile GMAT. This is hugely controversial. I have no idea why. If you're already assured of getting into your ...
+3 59 comments2 Jul 2013 - bankerella
Manhattan GMAT- Input
Business School and GMATHi friends- Need your opinion on the following: Manhattan GMAT Prep or Manhattan GMAT Prep Plus? MGMAT Prep includes- The guides, practice tests, post exam assesment MGMAT Prep Plus includes- The guides, practice tests, post exam assesment + 27 hours of c ...
+1 97 comments22 Apr 2016 - palpe
GMAT importance
Business School and GMATHow important are gmat scores? I would like to apply to LSE or HEC Paris MSc Finance program and saw that the average gmat score of applicants was around 700. I will take the GMAT soon and I'm wondering if I should apply if I have a score of 650, or ...
+1 101 comments29 Mar 2017 - Wer
Best GMAT Practice Tests
Business School and GMATHey guys- aside from Manhattan GMAT- what other brands would suggest for online practice tests? I've heard many times the Manhattan tests are a bit tougher than the real one (so likely good prep), but would like to try some other brands. Thanks ...
+1 106 comments18 Aug 2016 - weeds499
4-year-old GMAT Scores
Business School and GMATMixed answers on the net. Does anyone know if a 720 from 2007 is worth the same as a 720 from 2011, assuming the school accepts scores in a 5 year range? admissions GMAT years score Old Mission Capital Salary Yes Yes 80308 302728 72650 272241 285885 ...
+3 65 comments11 Jan 2018 - Croato87
Creative Strategies to Break into HBS or Stanford GSB- Please Help
Business School and GMATHello monkeys, Wanna B MBB 's AMA 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 o ...
+1 38 comments18 Feb 2016 - VodkaRedBull
INSEAD MBA: Yay or Nay?
Business School and GMATHi community, I don't want to spark another general,,MBA worth it or not" discussion, instead I'm interested in your opinions based on my specific situation. Some background info: European citizen 31 years of age (yes, old but quite normal ...
+2 20 comments19 Dec 2017 - Atiba
WUSTL vs. U Rochester Simon MSF (2017 intake)
Business School and GMATI am an international student, and I have been admitted to WUSTL MS Finance (Quantitative track) and U Rochester Simon MSF. Both programs have given me some funding (25% from WUSTL and 40% from Simon). Both are 17-month programs and I would like to do a s ...
+1 28 comments17 Dec 2017 - financedreams
Best Prep for GMAT
Business School and GMATWhat's the best prep for GMAT? Is the GMAT easier than GRE? ...
+2 146 comments15 Apr 2014 - jrgalactic
Imagine, your entire life coming down to one moment- your teenage self with a few hours of classroom solitude, nothing in hand but a pencil and that fateful scantron. For South Korea's young adults, the reality of college entrance exams is one exempl ...
+2 55 comments26 Dec 2011 - M Friedman
Plus make sure to see my post How I got a 770 on the GMAT with minimal effort while working banking hours phantombanker's blog GMAT gmat courses beat the GMAT gmat books Gmat exam GMAT 700 GMAT 750 Blog ...
+47 48 comments16 Sep 2012 - phantombanker
690 GMat-should i retake?
Business School and GMATShould I retake the GMAT? I got a 690, Q43, V41 so did horrible on the quant (64 percentile). I've been out of ugrad about 4 years, and saw that the test format was changing and wanted to take it now before the new test comes out. There's basica ...
+1 47 comments18 Aug 2016 - trade4trade
The M.B.A. degree used to be a sure thing, but today it may be becoming obsolete. T-Rex with a busted ankle, hobbling towards the Cenozoic. How quickly the world can change... Not too long ago, with a Top 5-10 M.B.A. in tow, you could write your own ticke ...
+2 61 comments28 Aug 2010 - Midas Mulligan Magoo
Bad First Practice GMAT Score
Business School and GMATHey All, So I took my first practice gmat test (official test) and scored a 530 (31Q, 31V). I took it as a baseline test to see where I stand before starting my studies with manhattan GMAT. In all honesty, I guessed on around half of the quantitative ques ...
68 comments18 Aug 2016 - mkballer
400 hours for the GMAT?
Business School and GMATHello 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 ...
28 comments24 Mar 2016 - OmO
710 on GMAT (48Q/40V)- Should I retake it?
Business School and GMATJust took the GMAT yesterday, comes down to a 92 percentile overall but the quant percentile was horrendous, only 78. The verbal was a 90 which was probably my saving grace. My study prep was the OG 13th edition, OG Quant 2nd Edition. I'm an avid non ...
36 comments18 Aug 2016 - Vyraal
460 GMAT Diagnostic- Is there any hope?
Business School and GMATCurrently 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 ...
33 comments24 Jan 2015 - killaqueeen
Is the GMAT an IQ test?
Business School and GMATI 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 ...
29 comments14 Aug 2015 - ShowMeTheMoney19
Time to share one of my most useful mantras: Fuck it up faster. This mantra alone got me (and one of my two students) from the low 700's to the mid-700's. Warning: if you're already 750+, do not use this. It may hose you. You get roughly tw ...
35 comments29 Jun 2012 - bankerella
GMAT Prep Courses, Manhattan GMAT vs. Veritas
Business School and GMATHi, 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 feed ...
+1 24 comments23 Oct 2017 - halfstep
MSF (Master of Finance) Programs
Business School and GMATHey guys, I go to the University of Miami. Im trying to decide if i should try to get into UM's MSF program, which doesn't require me to take the GMAT or have any recommendations as I am already a student of the undergraduate business school OR ...
+2 17 comments28 Feb 2018 - Subjunction010
GMAT improvement?
Business School and GMATRecent GMAT threads have made me curios to hear about what people scored on the GMAT in their first try (no preparation) and what their final score was when taking the actual test (basically interested in seeing whether there is a pattern that reveals som ...
47 comments12 May 2014 - notthehospitalER
Conversation with a former top 5 MBA student adcom
Business School and GMATSo with round 1 mba admissions cycle starting to get into full gear, a lot of applicants are very anxious. I recently had a chance to catch up with an old friend of mine who just graduated from a top 5 business school and was a student member of the adcom ...
+8 45 comments22 Jul 2012 - Derivatives
Recent HBS College Reject, Retake 740 GMAT?
Business School and GMATI recently got rejected from HBS after applying directly from college. 740 GMAT/3.8GPA. I'm graduating in the spring, and working at a $1B AUM early-mid stage VC fund in the US. I know that scores are valid for up to 5 years after I graduate. However ...
47 comments29 Feb 2012 - KingPhoenix
470 first try... Still possible to hit 700?
Business School and GMATAt 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! GMAT ...
20 comments17 Aug 2016 - Prixn
What was YOUR GMAT?
Business School and GMATSince a lot on the board have taken it just curious to see and hear what everyones scores breakdowns etc are/were 700 Overall, 48Q 38V, 6 AWA... 82/83/96 (or 92 forgot;p) percentile each. Not sure if i want or need to bother with retaking since i got dece ...
65 comments25 May 2011 - shorttheworld
Manhattan GMAT Accuracy
Business School and GMATI took the free practice CAT from Manhattan online to see if and how much I need to study and got a 730. However, I was surprised at my score; I thought it would be a lot lower. I got 9/37 Quant wrong and 13/41 Verbal wrong, and still managed 50Q and 40V. ...
33 comments18 Aug 2016 - qweretyq
Going from a 41 to upper 40s on GMAT Quant
Business School and GMATAny advice to get my quant to a 45+, I'm thinking about going through Manhattan GMAT again, I did Knewton (subscription expired), I am doing Magoosh. Is there anything else, I have Sackmann's book, but it is painful to get through. ...
42 comments26 Nov 2012 - guyfromct
Finding time to study for the GMAT?
Business School and GMATHow do people find time to study for the GMAT and work full-time? Now my job is going to require only about 50-60 hours a week so that's doable but still difficult, but I can't imagine how someone in IBD pulling 80-100 hours a week could possibl ...
25 comments18 Aug 2016 - Delta Storm
Monty09 has a mental block.... anyone else have this happen
Business School and GMATTook gmat some time ago and mid 600s... not bad not great but good enough i think to get into the schools I am trageting.. retaking to try to get a higher score and take a practice exam.... mid 400s..WTF....this happen to anyone else? it is playing major ...
+1 48 comments25 Oct 2010 - monty09
Difference between a 720 and a 750+ GMAT
Business School and GMATI am starting to think about who my competition is for the Wharton interviews for round 1. I am reading GMAT club forums and I am seeing a whole lot of 750+ scores while I only have a 720 (median for wharton). My GPA was only a 2.9. I mentioned on other p ...
28 comments11 Apr 2017 - Password_Is_Taco
Is 740 the new 700?
Business School and GMATAbout five years ago, the conventional wisdom was, "just break 700, and you'll be fine with the top b-schools." The median gmat however has increased a lot since then. Virtually all the top 10 programs are now in the 720-730 range. HBS and ...
38 comments6 Jun 2012 - Brady4MVP
GMAT: quant much more important than verbal?
Business School and GMATI've heard mixed things about this from people. Really curious to know what others think. So as everyone knows, it's the overall gmat score that factor into b-school rankings, and schools care about it rightfully so. At the same time, I've ...
31 comments4 Dec 2014 - TheLastCall
720 GMAT, low quant %-> retake?
Business School and GMATGot 720 on the GMAT. Serviceable score, but with a nasty split: 95th percentile verbal, 75th quant. Planning to pursue IB post-MBA, and will likely present this story at MBA interviews. If that's the case, I'll probably want a higher quant score ...
29 comments18 Aug 2016 - MeatProduct
Taking the GMAT purely to get into IB
Job Search AdviceHey 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 ...
+1 20 comments7 Jul 2015 - JtotheH
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 a ...
+2 18 comments25 Sep 2014 - Aaron Burr
Tanked on the GMAT...now what?
Business School and GMATHey guys, Bit of a backstory: 3rd year in a corp finance role, was looking to go into an MBA program this upcomng year. Submitted all my documents etc to the schools i was applying for, however I scored poorly on the GMAT exam (530). My question is, what ...
35 comments16 May 2012 - Grindhouse
What Schools are Possible with a Good Overall GMAT but Bad Quant
Business School and GMATJust curious which schools are still on the table with a 710 GMAT but, 97th percentile verbal and 65th quant split. Obviously admission depends on other factors, but let's say:- 4 years NY BB Public finance- 3.9+ GPA in Business Economics from semi-t ...
35 comments6 Apr 2012 - Aero
Elite resume is the deciding factor in applications
Business School and GMATI 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 ...
21 comments17 Oct 2014 - Redford
Is it worth taking GMAT after GRE?
Business School and GMATI took the GRE a few months ago thinking I wanted to pursue a PhD. I did well, scoring 170Q/164V (99%/94%). I've realized as I've started working the past few months that business school may be more up my alley. Is it worth taking the GMAT or do ...
+1 14 comments23 Nov 2017 - Tryna Trade
GMAT + GRE or Just GRE for MBA/Masters Dual Degree
Business School and GMATI've been trying to find a thread that relates to this, but haven't found a relevant one. I'm planning on pursuing a MBA dual degree with a masters in another field (leaning towards urban planning, but basically something that doesn't ...
+1 10 comments28 Dec 2018 - BubbaBanker
GMAT Score and Bschool Chances (740, 76% math)
Business School and GMATRecently took the GMAT and unofficial score report was 740 (97% percentile), but imbalanced with a 99% in Verbal and a 76% in Math. Only want to go to business school if I can attend Top 5/Top 8. (e.g. Wharton, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, etc.) I underst ...
32 comments18 Mar 2012 - wotingyu
2.4 GPA- 760 GMAT- Interesting Stats
Business School and GMATWould appreciate any help in regards to my chances of getting into a top 10 MBA Program: Stats: 2.4 GPA (top 50 Uni- 4 years out of school) 760 GMAT Started own NPO Started own company out of college that grosses 2 m/yr and employs 5 people Now in Sales/R ...
23 comments8 Sep 2014 - RSGIM
GMAT Scores
Business School and GMATI am wondering if a high GMAT score on one's resume would offset a middle-of-the-road GPA and could replace an SAT score. I will be graduating in May and have a FT MM IB gig lined up. I do have an interest in either lateraling to a more prestigious f ...
40 comments21 Feb 2009 - jimbrowngoU
799 GMAT- worth retaking?
Business School and GMATDidn't do too well on this test- especially quant section- is it worth retaking to get 800? GMAT No Yes 43485 15564 115560 389729 86226 ...
+3 31 comments25 Nov 2008 - Anonymous Monkey
Should I take the GMAT before the changes?
Business School and GMATCurrently a senior with some time on my hands. Prepping/planning on taking the GMAT next spring before the changes. I know that the scores are good for 5 years but I plan on working at least two years in banking and possibly another 2 somewhere else. By t ...
25 comments27 Dec 2011 - audemarspiguet
Getting extra time on the GMAT
Business School and GMATI imagine the GMAT is, by law, required to grant extended time to those who can prove they have some sort of learning disability. Has anyone done this, and if so, how involved a process is it to apply for/qualify for extended time (I was diagnosed with AD ...
21 comments30 Apr 2013 - 0vechkin
GMAT Allows Test Takers to "Preview" Score
Business School and GMATProspective business students taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will now be able to preview their unofficial scores before deciding whether to report or cancel them. The change, announced today (June 25) by the Graduate Management Admis ...
18 comments25 Jun 2014 - carriedinterest25
Graduating early = have fun/study for GMAT
Business School and GMATHi 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, a ...
17 comments29 Dec 2015 - NattyNice
GMAT Prep- Is Manhattan material considered the best?
Business School and GMATHi all- I'm an analyst a few years out of undergrad looking to start studying for the GMAT. I've read numerous threads that all seem to throw support behind Manhattan's line of books/materials for the GMAT. Does anyone have any suggestions ...
+2 11 comments22 Mar 2018 - jacuzzienthusiast
IBanking recruiting and GMAT- Top 15 school
Business School and GMATI am about to start my first year at a top 15 school (NOT M7), and I'm trying to get an IBanking summer internship. However, I've heard some stories from people that GMAT is often used as a cutoff for interviews. I currently have a 690 (Q48, V37 ...
20 comments21 Apr 2016 - nycfan
GMAT Quant score/Engineering degree
Business School and GMATHi all, Been reading this site for a while now, but first post, so here goes; I'm currently in my final year at Imperial College doing an Engineering degree (MEng), and in the process of applying for Masters in Finance (or similar) at a variety of th ...
23 comments8 Oct 2012 - Vulpes
GMAT Prep 700, Real test 640
Business School and GMATHello all, I have been studying the GMAT for 9 months (including studying 3+ hours every single day for the last 3 months) and am truly "burnt out." I took two practice exams (GMAT Prep) 2 weeks before the real test and got a 700 and 710. On the ...
22 comments23 Mar 2013 - TheKid1998
Why Does UCLA-Anderson Have Such High GPA/GMATs?
Business School and GMATAccording to their website, they AVERAGE a 3.75 GPA and 715 GMAT! http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x843.xml#8 When I first saw those stats, I thought that I was looking at Wharton's business page. Why the hell are their averages so high, especially since ...
28 comments23 Jan 2010 - ibankingreject
Sick GMAT Problem
Business School and GMATI'm studying for the GMAT at work and I came across this problem from GMAT Club (answers are not pasted since its owned by gmat club) If 40% of unsuccessful suicide attempts are repeated within 6 months and 25% of suicides are successful, what percen ...
27 comments14 Jul 2010 - LIBOR
750 GMAT- worth retaking?
Business School and GMATDidn't do too well on this test- especially quant section- is it worth retaking to get 800? GMAT No Yes 391458 115560 389729 43517 398103 ...
29 comments23 Nov 2008 - MarginCalling
At classic crossroads- job or master's degree?
Business School and GMATLong story short: 23yo; just finished a 3yr B.Sc. in Finance; private Norwegian university; lousy 2.35 GPA (EDIT: 3.04); lots of extra-curricular activities; ~ $60k in student loans; ~ $90k gross cash; no relevant job experience; been doing okay with stoc ...
18 comments6 Jul 2013 - HvaCapMar
Integrated Reasoning Help- GMAT- What is Wrong?
Business School and GMATHas anyone who has studied for the GMAT found the Integrated Reasoning portion hard? I've consistently scored 700-750 on the past 4 MGMAT practice tests (75-80% Q, 90-95%V) but in the 2 tests that I've tried out the integrated reasoning portion, ...
20 comments13 Jul 2013 - socman
What are my chances to top-10?
Business School and GMAT-White male, 27 years old-710 GMAT (45Q, 42Q)-Bachelors in Econ from fairly prestigious public undergrad (think UVA, UNC, Michigan, UCLA etc)-Weak GPA ~2.9, ~ 3.3 within my major)-3.5 years work experience as an analyst doing business development for a For ...
19 comments17 Sep 2013 - 0vechkin
Advice for a GMATtaker 2 weeks before GMAT
Business School and GMATAs 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. GMAT ...
+1 13 comments2 Nov 2016 - Mist1
I've watched as many of my friends and acquaintances screwed up the GMAT due to defeatist thinking and extremely bad advice. They also spent a ton of money and effort, got little or no payoff, and walked away wondering if there was an intellect gap b ...
+1 15 comments19 Jun 2012 - bankerella
Msc Finance, competitiveness and chances
Business School and GMATHey guys, I'd just like some insight on my chances in some masters program I'm applying to (or consideting). A bit about my profile:-3.1 GPA in computer engineering at McGill. (3.3 in my last 2 years, i kinda had a really bad start). Im currentl ...
22 comments5 Mar 2011 - patpat
GMAT Advice
Business School and GMATI know GMAT questions have been done to death, but I'd really appreciate some advice! I could spring for an expensive GMAT class but, being underpaid at a nonprofit, want to make sure that the investment is worth it. I'm hoping to score above a ...
+1 22 comments28 Apr 2010 - rgsm
49+ quant score a MUST for M7?
Business School and GMATI know that wharton and sloan are very rigid when it comes to the 80% threshold for both sections. Kind of bullshit since quant has much fewer raw score intervals that will put you above 80% than verbal. Now a 48 quant score is 78%, and you have to score ...
19 comments24 Aug 2012 - Derivatives
I got perfect GREs/GMATs and am willing to help.
Business School and GMATI'm just settling in to watch some golf and basketball so I thought I might make myself of some use and answer questions about the GRE and GMAT if anyone has any. I got a 170/170/6 on the GRE earlier this year and 800 on GMAT last year. I tutor from ...
18 comments6 Apr 2013 - eddienero
GMAT Cutoff
Business School and GMATScored 680 on my fourth attempt on GMAT... As the GMAT format changes in June, I'd like to avoid re-taking it, if possible. I know that average GMAT at my target schools (Columbia, Chicago, Wharton) range from 700- 710 with 80% range of 680- 750. My ...
19 comments3 Jun 2012 - ImPossible
Is it ok to take a break from studying for the GMAT?
Business School and GMATI recently graduated from college and begin work on July 28th. I have studied for the GMAT for the past month and a half, and took them yesterday and got a 670 44Q/38V. I got a little tripped up on timing on the actual exam and have score mid-low 700' ...
+1 11 comments20 Jul 2017 - JB1995
Admission to HBS, Wharton, or Stanford
Business School and GMATHi all- first time poster. A little background- I am an incoming analyst at a BB bank. Kind of floated into IB and am currently prepping for the GMAT because I already miss college and think that B-school would be a nice vacation from 'the real world ...
16 comments16 Mar 2014 - bfine
Help with a stagnant GMAT score
Business School and GMATI have a very unusual career background. I have a tight narrative and strong essays, but my 3.5 GPA and 720 (Q45, V44) last year placed me right in the middle of the range at top ten schools, and that's really not enough for someone with an untraditi ...
15 comments10 Oct 2014 - Redford
Msf Guidance
Business School and GMATHi guys, I'm coming out of a big 4 target/otherwise semi/non target school. Majored in business administration(no finance major) with an emphasis in finance(took corp fin, derivatives, investments courses). FT recruiting didn't go well due to la ...
15 comments17 Sep 2014 - BananaHoarder
Is 720 GMAT (Q44/V44) a killer for Msc Finance?
Business School and GMATI 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, bu ...
14 comments3 Jun 2015 - nick7575
GMAT as an Undergrad?
Business School and GMATI have recently been thinking about taking the GMAT at the end of this summer (between my junior and senior years as an UG). Basically my thoughts are: 1) I am not learning anything (in school or out) that will make me better at the test 2) I have more sp ...
19 comments5 May 2011 - wanna b mbb
CFA+GMAT in 6 months?
Business School and GMATNeed advice from my fellow monkeys. I've been wanting to take cfa level I for some time, but it kept getting delayed. I need to re-study for my GMAT, get the score i want, and then apply for round 1 deadline. I'm wondering though if it would be ...
18 comments31 Jan 2012 - Brady4MVP
GMAT Prep Veritas vs Manhattan Prep (Online Instruction)
Business School and GMATHi everyone, I'm aiming to take the GMAT in a couple months and I'm looking into prep options. After trying out the free trials, I've limited them down to Veritas and Manhattan Prep. I'm looking for an online self-study method that is ...
+3 7 comments3 May 2019 - benzsmarc
Help me chart out my plan to get a top MBA! All advice appreciated!!
Business School and GMATWSO 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 r ...
13 comments23 Oct 2015 - phillyboy
Is a MSF the right choice for me?
Business School and GMATSo 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 wit ...
12 comments1 May 2016 - abauscher
I got a 730 on my GMAT, but not sure if I want to go to B-School
Business School and GMATI'll get straight to the point: *730 GMAT *Graduated college in 2007-Major- Business Admin with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Finance; Minor- Economics-2.9 Cumulative GPA-3.8 GPA in Math related coursework (Calculus, Statistics, ...
18 comments30 Sep 2010 - mr1234
Disastrous GMAT score split or good enough to get what I want?
Business School and GMATTook GMAT: Quant: 40 scaled score, 58th percentile Verbal: 42 scales score, 95th percentile Total: 680, 86th percentile I majored in Economics and English undergrad. Got a job at a regional bank as an analyst, been working there for two years. I want to g ...
18 comments5 Jun 2010 - intsoccersuperstar
80-80 split
Business School and GMATSo, just got back from the GMAT and wondering if I should retake. I got a decent score, but I didn't break 80% on quant. Is a 750 with a 72nd percentile (45) quantitative score adequate for top business schools? ...
17 comments2 May 2011 - NYCbandar
Did You get a post-MBA M/B/B offer with a <700 GMAT?
Management ConsultingClearly, >700 is where one would like to be. I know people have gotten in with less. Yes, I have read the other posts. My questions are: 1) Did you or someone you know get an offer with a sub-700 GMAT? 2) How much can my first semester GPA help hedge m ...
+1 16 comments14 Apr 2012 - mozacq
chances for NYU/Col/Mich/Penn/Chi
Business School and GMATHey, so posted once already but now have an actual gmat score in hand instead of an estimate. Interested in all of the above schools. Here's my profile 1.Target school U-grad (top 30) Econ major, 3.75 GPA 2.690 GMAT (80% math, 81% Verbal) 3. 1.5 year ...
16 comments21 Nov 2011 - Tradin
Business School- What are good programs?
Business School and GMATWhat is a good gmat score to apply for some of the top business schools? What are good programs that can help me study for the GMAT? ...
13 comments19 Apr 2016 - Jacol123
Advice on the GMAT
Business School and GMATHi there fellow monkeys, I have been a long time lurker here, only recently started posting and was wondering if I could get some input from you guys regarding my struggles with GMAT. I am trying to apply to M7 schools this coming fall and have taken the ...
+2 8 comments20 Jul 2018 - Mzhavil
GMAT- Looking to take the GMAT
Business School and GMATHi All, I am looking to take the GMAT and was wondering if there were any gmat prep books you found really helpful. I recently went through the Kaplan book but was wondering if there were better guides that go in more depth and that walk you through the m ...
+1 14 comments7 Mar 2016 - PeterGriffin
720 Overall but low Quant- Should I retake?
Business School and GMATHello, 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 a ...
11 comments3 Jul 2016 - roloto
GMAT or GRE for MSF
Business School and GMATHey all, I'm planning on taking a graduate entrance in fall/early winter, and am unsure as to whether to take the GRE or GMAT (if it even matters). I want to pursue either an MsF (probably) or an MSFE (less likely). I won't have time between now ...
15 comments20 Jul 2012 - Stemm
Retake GMAT- Any thoughts
Business School and GMATI took the GMAT right after graduating in 2011, and I thought I would be fine (740 total, 48 math, 44 verbal), but it looks like my quant percentile is getting lower as they update the percentile rankings. Not sure what to do--worth retaking? I'm jus ...
13 comments24 Apr 2016 - mango123