MBB (2.5 YOE), 710 GMAT, 4.0 GPA from state school - chanced at M7?

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Why?

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Got into M7 with 700 GMAT - don’t listen to the people on this forum. Shoot ur shot with a good story

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How is it a trap? I’m simply sharing my point of view - not everything is about stats. If I listened to what everyone said on fishbowl, I wouldn’t have even applied to my dream M7. I agree that getting ur gmat to above the average will help ur chances, but it’s more important to find the school that’s the right fit for your goals

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Solid chance. 710 is only a bit below average. If you're in a favorable demographic, it's pretty much a shoe in.

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For me personally, my story wasn’t unique enough and neither was my experience exceptional

So, you have a good chance but if I was you I would work on getting at least a 730. Why lower your chances when that's a relatively easy get for someone like you

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I would say to build some more experience to be in the 4-6 YOE sweet spot

Lol no

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Not a shoe in but you have a shot. If you haven't taken the GMAT 3+ times yet I suggest that you retake. It will show some self-awareness (namely, you are below the average GMAT at ALL M7 schools)

Congrats on the great UG performance.

Outside of your work, do you have any leadership experience?

What are your goals for the short-and long-term?

Fairly likely you’ll get into at least one if you apply to all 7. M7 from MBB is kind of expected, W is tougher, and H/S are very, very hard.

Worth trying to get your GMAT up but honestly if you’ve gotten promoted at MBB then imo you’re a lock to get in at least 1 M7.

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