Is a 710 GMAT a deal-breaker for top MBA programs?

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Not with that BCG swag

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No, you’re fine

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You will get in, just uncertain where. Assume there are also 300 associates from BCG applying as well so 710 might not differentiate you from the pack.

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Fine as long as above over 700

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If you feel like going to Scranton University in the burbs if PA, hit me up. Can def hook you up therr

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Not at all - 710 is good.

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700+ and that BCG name gets you a ticket.

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On topic. Guys I’m female, 2 years Accenture Strat, then 2 years Facebook. Top UG (public). 3.4 GPA tho :( Should I retake my 700?

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^basically they look at all factors except for capability! Everything that’s wrong with society today!

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720 got into Sloan. I believe it can happen!

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I know a BCGer who got rejected from Wharton with a 770, and another who got into HBS with a 670. There are just so many other variables to consider. Typically, a “low” GMAT score can be offset by a high undergrad GPA

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Male? Female? Probably not a problem for Top 10 anyway

Are you sponsored by the company or are you thinking about career switch?

Depends on your nationality, age, race, sex, undergrad etc. 710 was a no go for me

Read the BCG grad school deck

BCG5: where can you find that deck?

M1 assumes GMAT is complete representation of capability. And assumes capability is only factor that matters in every situation

^thats a leap of faith- interesting how you’ve exaggerated my statements. IMO- It’s not a “complete” representation of capability, but is a good indicator, esp if the candidate has answered it with limited preparation, tuition etc. And capability is not the only factor, but is far more important than someone’s race, sex etc., otherwise, you are shooting down meritocracy! .......and on that note, OW1, what may I ask should matter most in your opinion? Give me your top 3?

@BCG6 Marianne Jones sends it out, or just ask any friend who applied to bschool this year

Got into Kellogg with a 700. Was not coming from BCG at the time. Male, caucasian, non-military.

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