What are my changes of getting into a top MBA program?
I graduated with honors with a 3.8+ undergrad GPA in accounting and two other majors from a top 25ish business program and my first GMAT score was a 710. I was involved in several clubs in college and have 4 years of prior summer internship experience, although it seldom provided me with any meaninful business experience. I am currently attending a top masters of accounting program. After I graduate, I plan on getting two years of work experience before going for my MBA.
I did not think my original GMAT score was high enough for a top 5 school so I took it again and received a lower score. I’m afraid if I keep taking it will look bad on my application since, although most schools say they only “review” the highest scores, I’m not sure this means that they do not still take them into consideration. Should I go ahead and take the test a third time? I am also curious about what type of work experience would look best to an top MBA program?
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The GMATs aren’t like the SATs. The lowest limit I’ve heard for any school (UChicago) regarding how many times you can take it before they start considering it overkill is five; everyone else just wants you to get the best score that you can, however many times that takes. (And by the way, if it turns out that is a 710, that’s not the worst thing in the world as long as your math section score’s decent.)
That said, unless your next two years involve some absolutely stellar performance at work, I think your timeline’s a bit rushed. The average work experience at most top programs is about five years. You might be able to get away with a bit less given your undergraduate background, but you’ll want to have some major projects and successes for your company under your belt, along with some management/leadership experience beyond school clubs.