Italian, female, with 2 years MBB experience in Italy + 2 years of International work experience in tech and logistics (Europe/Asia) + 4 years studying abroad during both bachelor's and master's degree (USA, Poland, Spain, France, Canada). I speak four languages fluently and always had a GPA higher than 3.8. What GMAT score should I aim for in order to get a chance at HBS?

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Whatever the mean is. Cool background but nothing worth offsetting a low or average gmat. Coming from MBB means your competing in that bucket

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