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SS0402 Profile Evaluation Hello, I was hoping you could tell me what I should target on my upcoming GMAT exam based on my profile. Depending on that score, I might end up taking the exam again. :( Undergrad: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Graduation: December 2012 Overall GPA: 2.9 Major: B.Sc. Management with a concentration in Marketing Current Job: Market Intelligence Specialist, Cummins Inc. Year of work: 2 years 5 months. Application: Fall 2016 Target School: UCLA #MBA Thank you! {{ 1434478005277+1-1 | date : 'short' }} mba Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
SS0402 Given my low GPA, do you think I stand a chance at USC, Rice and Georgia Tech? {{ 1434570864880+1-1 | date : 'short' }} Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Shannon Lopez Hi there and thanks for the question and for completing the profile! For the schools you've referenced, the average GPA is 3.3, and the GMAT ranges (80%) are low/mid 600s to low 700s. Average work experience is 5 years. All that said, these are not requirements, and a lower than average GPA can be overcome with strong GMAT scores and demonstrated strength at work. If you can get the GMAT to the higher end of the range, that's a good start, but the AdCom does recognize strengths elsewhere. Stellar recommendations and a unique story can definitely put you in contention for your target schools. {{ 1435582562038+1-1 | date : 'short' }} Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
SS0402 Hi Shannon, Thank you for your insight! I just took the GMAT two weeks ago: Verbal ( 28 / 50%) Quantitative(34 / 30%) Total (530) Analytical Writing (5.0 / 59%) Integrated Reasoning (5 / 53%) I am really interested in the USC full time MBA program and plan to retake my GMAT to get it to their range (640-730). I have been told it's nearly impossible to get a 100+ point increase the second time but will try regardless. By the time I apply I would have almost 3 years of work experience. Do you think it's beneficial to meet with admission's representatives from the school prior to applying and sharing details of my profile? Thank you, SShukla {{ 1436212246538+1-1 | date : 'short' }} Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
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