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I’m a ORM from T2 consulting firm with 720
GMAT and I got into HBS. Focus on your story and extracurriculars.
Coach
Yea what was your story?
Coach
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)
OP works at LEK
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.
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.
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
Work with an admission consultant for HSW. The story matters more than increasing GMAT score from 730 to 750.
Coach
That’s probably true. But they don’t have to be mutually exclusive depending on your timeline