Is a 675 GMAT competitive for H / S from MBB? Understand I would need a strong story. Went to non target undergrad with 3.9+ GPA. What should I be thinking about doing in the 1-2 years before applying to increase my competitiveness?

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No, it is not competitive (but you knew that - you’re in an over represented pool and your score is below H/S average), but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in - it just means it’s not a competitive score.

Yes, you should increase your score. Yes, you should crush it at your job. Yes, you should build conviction around your rationale for getting an MBA. Yes, you should build evidence that you make the world around you a better place.

You got this!

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This is the focus edition score, it’s equivalent to a 720-730 in the old version. I would say you’re competitive, but it won’t help you. If you could get it up to say 685-695, you’ll be more competitive. Separately, I think the biggest thing you can do to improve your application is get involved in your community in some non-profit or social work efforts. B Schools really like to see that you have interests outside of work

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Yeah. The change happened like two years ago I believe

I think people don’t understand that this is the focus edition. Your score is at HS average and your GPA is higher than average

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I can certainly help you get your score up.

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