How are my stats? 320 GRE, 4.0 GPA from a top 10 school (engineering major). Will be an associate 1 year into applying (so will have 2 years of work ex by the time I start B school)

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2 years is always really early. Is there a reason you’re shooting to apply after a year? I’m just not sure that’ll be enough to get much out of the experience

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What should I aim for? Also is it better to take the GMAT instead? Pros/ cons?

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