Is it true that I have a realistic shot at HSW coming from Eastern Europe with following stats:
- median undergrad GPA at European non target engineering school but turned around performance in masters
- 700 GMAT but took it while working at McK
+ graduated with distinction in MSc engineering
+ top bucket McK BA, backed by strong referrals
+ 3 extracurricular leadership positions

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“But took it while working at McK” isn’t a mitigating factor, unfortunately. Maybe 2/3 of people applying to MBA have similarly long-houred jobs, so they don’t make allowances in that regard.

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Yes you have a shot, but you’ll have a stronger shot with a better GMAT

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Thanks, might retake the test then

I graduated from a top engineering school in the UK, with 740 GMAT, promoted twice at an MBB, and a social impact secondment overseas. Also pretty good story. Couldn’t hack it at HS 🙃 But again I’m an Asian male lol

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C1 did you end up at W?

Curious. What extracurricular leadership roles do you have? I’m looking to add some too.

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Leading student organizations mainly - if you did not, you might consider adding stories where you volunteered and achieved something unique

White male or female?

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Sorry to hear, did you pursue an MBA in the end?

Yes. Very good chance. Be sure to take a lot of care when crafting your story

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