MBB folks, do you honestly think there is any legitimate correlation between GMAT scores and ones ability to perform on the job?

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Eh, I disagree with most in this thread. I think high scores are a reliable signal of intellect and ability. Of course it’s not the only factor and having a high score does not guarantee ability. I will feel much better staffing someone with a 750+ than 700

But maybe I’m biased because I got 770 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Appreciate the well thought response and agree. I wish we had more folks with diverse backgrounds (e.g., MPH, liberal arts) but we don’t do well recruiting or making folks with non-traditional backgrounds successful

Unpopular opinion here: while there may not be a correlation between job performance and GMAT, the GMAT is still a valid data point.

Performance on the job is more related to learning / adapting, soft skills, etc. However all else equal, why would I not pick the person with a higher GMAT? Sure it’s just a test you can study for, but it tells me that person either spent more time studying and therefore works harder, or is innately more intelligent (in some way). Having the opportunity to study is perhaps due to privilege (and money for tutors), but the game was never fair, and corporately you want to make the least risky decision.

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Nope. GMAT is pay to play. Spend enough on a tutor and have the resources, you will come across every kind of problem they have and how to solve it in 45 seconds.

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If you're that committed to spend the time and money to get a high score, I will hire you.

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A big no. This shouldn't be a criteria to start with imo. There are people who never attempted GMAT and do their everyday job just fine.

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Some correlation, obviously. People scoring in the 700s are likely more successful / better at the job than people scoring in the 500s.

But the idiotic “Shes better because she got 760 vs her at 680”, is a waste of time.

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I would assume this is annecdotal, but the general theme is that people who invest time and effort can generally get a 600+. If someone got under a 600, the majority of the time this is likely due to insufficient study, which may correlate to an inability to execute well on the job.

TLDR - a high GMAT doesn't mean someone will be great, but a super low GMAT should give you pause

100% correlation

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I actually think the relationship is causal, the correlation is downstream from that

Can non MBB folks stop answering pls

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I failed the reading comprehension section 🤷🏼‍♀️

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No after a certain score. But that certain score is a grey line.

Like someone who scores 750 vs say 600, I would definitely expect the 750 to be generally smarter in problem solving assuming both have similar people management skills.

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There definitely is a correlation of not have a correlation between gmat and on the job performance. You feel?

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No. Elite MBAs are signaling to clients we are hiring “the best” to justify our higher rates. Actual job performance varies, which is one reason why we have up or out culture.

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Sample size of 1- Nope. Had one of the lowest GMAT scores in my MBA class + have a learning disability. Junior Engagement Manager in around ~1 year at McK and got high reviews.

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Another example - I had 740 Gmat with one week of preparation, but to be honest, I did not do well in McK career, left after 2.5 years without promotion

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Obviously there is a correlation. The problem is when people apply it to individual cases as if the r squared is 1.

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This thread is full of “no because [anecdote]”

Other than the ability to self motivate to do work that has no immediate monetary or emotional benefits for yourself, no. But in essence isn't that what life is about? School work, home work, gmat and office work? Drudgery that gives you little fulfillment right now, only for a carrot of payday weeks away and the perception of building towards a potential better future outcome. So in a way, yes, that is actually what the GMAT measures.

SA1 - I’ve always been more than capable. And I doubt a test score determines that.

There is high correlation in intelligence as you move higher from 750-800

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