I got into an HSW, but I’m concerned my low GMAT (700) might keep me out of jobs in VC or MBB. Should I/ do I need to retake?

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What were your other stats/story that got you in?

perhaps URM and/or F

VC, definitely not.

MBB, maybe. The cutoff is roughly 680 and networking is more important

No harm to retake imo. $200 and right now probably nothing better to do while stuck at home

I’m starting at INSEAD which recruits heavily into MBB but my GMAT is lower than that and I’m also a bit worried. From what I read, only McK asks for your GMAT scores but it depends on the school and depends on the MBB. I’ve heard that if you have strong strategy consulting experience and network well those are more important than GMAT, but I guess we’ll see.

Most VCs wouldn’t give a shit

Can you show me how you got into HSW and I’ll tutor you on GMAT stuff? 😄

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