I get that 730 is not amazing for a white / Asian male for M7, but how much does retaking it and getting like a 750/760 matter? I’ve been told that at this point it’s not going to be the deal breaker (more if a check list item) and to focus more on essays, extracurriculars, etc. that separates one from the sea of people in consulting who have between a 720-760 and 3.7+ GPA.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I’m a ORM from T2 consulting firm with 720
GMAT and I got into HBS. Focus on your story and extracurriculars.

like

Yea what was your story?

like

for HSW you should retake. For the others you’re fine.
It’s not just white/Asian, it’s also LEK. HBS average is 730. And the people who get in with below average tend to be from unorthodox backgrounds: military, nonprofit, unusual countries, and yes, URM. Consultants tend to be good at standardized testing, so tend to have high GMAT.
So while you’re at the overall HBS average, you’re almost certainly below the consultant average.
Now the average is the average, so you can definitely get in with this gmat score if your story is amazing. But you’d be maximizing your chances with a higher score.
(This all assumes this is your first attempt. If you’ve taken 3 times already, then ignore this)

likesmart

OP works at LEK

like

I am an Asian American male. Retook a 730 to get a 740 and got accepted to W. I was so exhausted so I did 0 practice and just showed up for the test praying I could get lucky 2 weeks after the 730. Id recommend you do the same.

My logic was it’s best to be at or above the median score. You’re clearly capable of getting it, now it’s just a matter of luck.

likeupliftingfunny

Yup checks out. Nice!

Okay I'll put it this way. What's your timeliness look like? Are you working on Essays already? Can you be? If you have the time and aren't working on something else, why not?

Just my opinion.

like

I think it also depends on how many times you already took it. If you took it a couple of times and maxed out at 730, I’d potentially move on to essays and extracurriculars which I think can really carry the water. I was in a similar position last cycle so let me know if you want to chat

like

Work with an admission consultant for HSW. The story matters more than increasing GMAT score from 730 to 750.

That’s probably true. But they don’t have to be mutually exclusive depending on your timeline

Related Posts

Hey friends. My wife and I are looking to start investing in the market outside of our 401ks, hsa etc. We opened a Charles Schwab brokerage account and planning to transfer 2-3k/mo. We’re in our late 20s/early 30 and likely won’t need to touch the money for 10+ years. What should be our investment strategy? How should we allocate to what funds? Thinking of splitting evenly across large, mid, small caps, and growth, value funds using DCA.

like

Any CLT,NC businesses looking to hire for a Junior level Full stack developer / Junior Front-End Developer/ Technology Associate /Systems Engineer entry level / IT Support Engineer??

like

What are the best resources for studying investment banking exams: SIE, 63 and 79? I received sponsorship today and have no idea where to start. Thank you!

like

I was wondering what my chances are to getting into a masters program at Columbia Cumulative: 3.1; Major GPA: 3.6; major: Finance & Business Analytics & Information Technology.

like

Anyone here going/gone to Harvard? Curious to know how tough Harvard (mainly MBA) is with ADHD?

like

Option 1: margin loan based on brokerage account assets, Option 2: home equity loan on a paid off property. Looking to use the cheap debt to DCA invest in the market over the next few months. Have reasonable risk appetite, thoughts on one vs another?

like

Hi Fishes,
What is your take on WILP in MBA (offered by Institutes like BITS Pilani)?

I seriously need to take a decision on whether to continue working and enroll in MBA or go for a full fledged MBA course.

Please Help!

like

Many in my MBA program are hyper grade focused. Do grades matter that much post MBA for future job opps at all? My approach has been to balance academics with relationship building and practicing exec presence and for me, pivoting to a new industry

like

At what age/ level of experience should one expect to do an mba?

Which Canadian B school MBB or other top consulting firms regularly recruit from?

like

Has anyone changed your project after being selected in Jan. DCA?

like

Hey, please help me out.
I have 3.5 YOE and I'm into development. I want to move into management. Upon advice from some people I decided to pursue Executive MBA.

How is MBA in Consultancy Management from BITS Pilani?

Post Photo
like

Would getting a masters in health administration be worth it in terms of helping me get into healthcare law? I have transactional experience but no health law experience.

Hi all... my name is Jill. I am a guidance counselor at Syosset High School located in Long Island NY. (9-12). We are a highly competitive school district with college admissions being paramount.

I have worked in marketing for about 6-7 years. First few years were in social media management. My goal is to work at a big tech company.

I’ve heard mixed results about the ROI of earning an MBA. My near future goal is to move into a Marketing Director (or senior manager) role.

1) How much does Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. value MBAs in the hiring process?

2) Anyone currently working at the companies above with only a BBA?

Current situation: Marketing Manager, 90k, NYC.

like

My wife is a Software engineer - QA with 2 Yoe, now we are thinking to move to Canada, can someone please guide us on which 2 year course can she pick (for student visa), is data science related course a wise decision? Or how to find a QA related PG program.
Preferably in Victoria, British Columbia

like

Anyone have any advice for someone interested in getting an MBA to either go in-house or break into securities litigation. 5th year associate here.

like

How is MBA (Executive) with Specialisation in Business Analytics from NMIMS (Upgrad)?

Have anyone done that.. please share your feedbacks

like

What do you think of the LSAT decision? Personally I think it might be a little unfair to suddenly abolish it when hundreds of thousands of students have had to take it over the last few years and beyond. But I get that it's expensive. Anyways, good idea or bad idea?

like

Now that it’s officially peach season. Best peach things (fresh peaches, peach drinks, etc.) and where to find them in ATL?

like

More Posts

Hey folks, can anyone please tell me how much does a Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte Dubai make?

like

Hi Guys let me know if there are any openings in service now or Deloitte or Verizon at Hyderabad location for QA - Functional / Automation / API testing/ Docker Container

I have 7 years 8 months of experience

like

Any idea on which IT/application course/platform would be better for someone from BA (English) who has no idea on coding to get into IT domain?

like

Anyone genuinely happy with their job/where they are right now?

If yes - where do you work and why?

Safe to see friends this weekend?

likefunny

Anyone know a good degree evaluation service?

like

Join me on twitter chatting teacherselfcareconference right now!

Is there any dress code for KGS? Are jeans allowed? I will be joining soon so wanted to check.
Also how is wlb? Most of my frnds have been telling me work would be too hectic

like

Hi those from Amazon - just got an interview for start development manager position in London. Anybody been through the process? My first FAANG/MANGA interview! TIA

like

Hello My real friends,

Hope everyone is doing good How much will be in hand salary any idea.

Accenture Amazon Accenture India Boston Consulting Group Cognizant CGI Dell Deloitte Dassault Systemes EY Fidelity Investments HCL Technologies HCL Technologies Wipro Wipro limted Wipfli LLP Tata Consultancy Infosys Newco

Post Photo
like

Hi all,
I onboarded to capgemini yesterday and today I completed email setup. However, I'm not able to access talent page from mobile/personal laptop. Can anyone help me?

like

Anyone with experience working at Endpoint Closing? Wondering what the culture is like

like

Heads up: Hilton is giving triple points during July if you use their credit card for booking. Good opportunity to make up to 54 points per $1. Time to stack up those points! Happy monday! :D

like

Pretty sure the answer is self explanatory but first year with real status. Does Marriott status reset Jan 1? For instance if I need 10 nights for Platnium am I SOL if I stay 9 nights by Dec 31?

like

So Houston or Dallas?

like

I've recently went to a restaurant and saw a robot waiter, I thought that was the coolest thing. What do you all feel about this shift in the restaurant industry?

like

Hi ,

My joining is next week in CG as virtual One.
Any one who can guide me -
When CG sends laptop ?
How much time it will take etc ?

like

How much TCS will offer for candidate with 3.3 YOE and technology MSSQL and SSIS with package in old organisation around 7lk

Anyone else dying this week 😅

like

Hi people,Does anyone have given visa hackerrank interview recently? May I know the kind of questions being asked and their level?

Additional Posts in MBA Applicants

Is there an equivalent to TTP for Verbal?

like

Do you ever think that this is a futile process?

like

what schools do pre-mba LEK associates typically get into? targeting wharton, sloan, hbs

like

What time are you studying for GMAT? I am struggling to study in the morning as I am not s morning person. I am however too tired to study after work

like

Wharton calls started for Asia! This has been a really useful and supportive group through the process. Good luck and thanks all!

likeuplifting

Who applies to HBS in R2? I was surprised to hear the pool is just as large as R1. Any speculation on the strength of the R2 pool this year?

like

Anyone else struggling to make meaningful friendships in b school? It’s only been two weeks but I’m struggling to go beyond superficial talk with anyone

likefunny

Automatic ding if you uploaded the wrong docs to the wrong sections (essay to resume or vise versa)?

like

Consortium applicants: Can you apply to different schools in different rounds? Eg. Three schools in Round 1 Two schools in Round 2

like

Graduated 3.4 UGPA in engineering and economics from a non-target school. 3 Years experience. If I am aiming for M7 how much of a stretch is that and what kind of GMAT score?

like

How do I convert my UK university score to GPA?
Scored 83% (First Class Honours)

like

How are corporate volunteer opportunities (e.g. coordinating and leading initiatives) perceived by adcoms vs. volunteering with a separate organization on your own?

like

Is it possible to do part-time internships in consulting while doing a full time mba? Considering a few schools in the northeast but not sure if it would be completely feasible or if the firms even offer something like that

like

Has anyone worked with Sia Admissions? If so, what’s your perception?

like

Hello, I was in a verbally abusive college relationship and struggled with mental health. Therefore, my gpa suffered greatly (2.9). However, I now have a good job and am doing very well. Should I explain the reason for my low GPA in my MBA app? I’m applying to LBS, Booth, Stanford, UCLA, UCB etc.

like
like

Hi all, debating whether to apply to MBA this year or next. I’m an Asian female, 330 GRE, 3.65 GPA in economics from a T10 undergrad. Spent 2.5 years at a T2 consulting firm (AT Kearney, OW, LEK etc) with one promotion and currently work as a product manager at a unicorn startup (currently 3 YOE). My main goals for an MBA would be to ideally transition to product marketing or working on my own startup idea, and hoping to meet more entrepreneurial folks. I want to apply this year, but worried

like

Recently hired an admissions consultant and based off of our consultation she was great. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a ton of non-gmat club/PQ feedback on her but I went with my gut and moved forward. What is the best way to get the most out of my experience with her? I am starting from the ground up for R1.

like

Chances at SOM, Tuck, Fuqua, Darden? 3.7 from T100, 324 GRE (162/162), white lgbt male, 4 YOE with two promotions, on “young executive board” and 6 years of committed extracurricular

like

Has anyone recently signed up to take the gmat online prior to may 20? I’m trying to sign up for a slot in the next week or so, but I keep getting redirected to an error page. Not sure if this means slots arent available anymore

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal