3.7+ Mechanical Engineer from University of Wisconsin doing roles spanning from Web Application Development to Database Performance at ACN. What GMAT do I need to have a chance at Stanford, MIT, HBS?

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Make sure you don't spell Kellogg wrong in the app, and I'd say a good shot (50%?) if you can figure out how to write your story well

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If you are a white male consultant, you should target 760+

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Essays, clear career goals, and somehow differentiating yourself. From the school perspective, they want a diverse class in terms of background and career but also need to make sure people are hirable. Recs are less important in my opinion

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@D2 not sure I'll be able to pull that but will try.

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This is so hard to predict, B school admissions are a real black box. But try to knock the gmat out of the park especially if you're a white guy with run of the mill experience.

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Need more data points. 730 probably wouldn't hold you back

Still learning the most important data points for MBA admissions. What other data points are critical outside of recommendations?

Also heads up - Accenture technology experience isn't valued as much at top b-schools - important to push strategy and management experience

Yeah I would say a 750ish or hellacious essays. B school is white male dominated and it is understandably harder to get in as a white male.

Would a 700+ get me a solid chance at Booth, Wharton and Kellog?

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