Is anyone else at B4 getting slaughtered? Wait listed everywhere so far despite 760 and above average stem GPA at all schools i applied to. Leadership is probably a weak point for me ill admit but certainly not non existant and I know my ECs are above average. I feel completely blindsided

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If it makes any of you feel better, I am in B4 consulting with 3.1 GPA / 740 GMAT and got into CBS this cycle. Don’t lose out on hope! If you haven’t applied yet, really focus on the parts of your experience that set you apart

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Post mba goal?

Offering some more hope for those who haven’t applied! My background is solid but def not particularly impressive lol: 3.5 GPA (from a school that’s def good but no where near an Ivy), 710 GMAT, and 5 years at KPMG. Just got into Kellogg today with some $$ and so happy/relieved

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Guys - this is hope! Good job consulting!

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My GMAT is not that high, but I’ve been trying to build up my extracurriculars. Rejected everywhere this year...

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