Kind of down. 😞I applied to 6 schools last year after taking Gmat 5 times n still scored under 500. Switched last min to GRE(2ce)in hopes it would be better but wasn't. Plan to apply this year but...

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One thing doesn't have to do with the other! There are Technology partners who don't have MBAs and generate millions in revenue. T-Mobile's CEO went to Farleigh Dickinson University for his MBA!!! Not everything is about the stupid GMAT for Christ Sake

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D4 I had very high hopes of an MBA and tanked my GMAT twice - I have terrible test anxiety. I found an MSc program, that Deloitte recruits from, did very well there and got an SC offer to join as an advance degree hire. Did well and am now a manager. Were more than a test score.

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Is this a troll post? How did you get hired by Deloitte if you can't crack 500 on GMAT?

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What schools did you apply to? I got into NYU Stern and Rutgers Business School with a 580 GMAT. Ended up going to Rutgers executive MBA and was AWESOME. If you're shooting for Ivy leagues, I recommend keep trying until you get above 690.

hope this helps!

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Honestly not sure what to recommend as next step.

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I think a few options: 1) get some serious help on test prep, 2) re-set your sights on schools that you'll be competitive at with your scores, 3) forego b-school... you are already on the older extreme of students, so might be a little bit of an uphill battle anyway

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Take a break. Then try a Manhattan GMAT prep course in person. I started around a 510 and ended up with a 630 after I was done (I suck at standardized tests). Got into NYU Stern's MBA program. Mostly due to a creative application and not so much the score. Remember, try to make up where you're lacking in all aspects of the application.

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Yeah ignore the MBA for now. Switch to a HC based firm like Huron, ECG, ABC

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Did you try GMAT courses? Getting late, but might be worth it if you can find the time.

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Maybe you just need a break and a reset. The same thing happened to me. I hit a wall. I took a few months off and approached the new material from scratch. It helped boost my score a lot. I would suggest giving yourself some more time and applying to exec programs next fall. Best of luck!!

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Manhattan gmat is pretty awesome at re-teaching you the basics.

Maybe that is what you need to do in order to increase your score

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@D4 also beginning to think Troll

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Just took the GRE for the 3rd time today, still under 150Q. Already wrote all my essays in hopes my scores would be better. Not sure if I should bother still applying, try the GRE again or just chase the partner dream. I'm currently in fed tech and I hate it, I wanted to switch to strategy healthcare. Advise? 30 year old male, SC

How did you do on your SAT?

I ask because perhaps you could adopt a new prep strategy if you are just not doing well here.

Thanks BCG1. I'm not sure either, I'm beyond frustrated. I took in both in person and online prep classes for both. Also I have a MS in IT already as well....

My SATs weren't great, don't remember the score though. I have 7 plus years experience out of grad school.

Were you scoring better in the practice tests?

I applied to and plan to apply schools between 10-25 ranked schools

Thanks EY1, I did take a few months off before even deciding to try again this year

Yes Mck1 my practice exams were higher, above 150s

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