Many leading US business schools now allow eligible MBA applicants to apply without a GMAT or GRE through test waivers or test-optional policies. But applying without a GRE / GMAT score can make it tougher for applicants from overrepresented pools (like Indian applicants). This guide compares 20 top MBA programs, explains their admissions policies, waiver … Read more
What average GMAT scores should you aim for in the mocks to have a fighting chance at the elite business schools? We have collated the data for the schools that boast the highest scores. While there’s no rule as such, Indian students at these programs usually score higher than the class averages. MBA applications are … Read more
The GMAT has been the most widely accepted score globally for MBA admissions. According to recent GMAC data, the GMAT score is accepted by over 7,700 programs at more than 2,400 business schools globally while the GRE is accepted at around 1,300 business schools. However, the recent years have seen an increasing number of business … Read more
One of the many ways business schools assess the “readiness” of an applicant is through standardised test scores. The rest – GPA, recommendations, essays, and even interviews – either rely on evaluations from different sources and systems, or, subjective estimations. These test scores are the only exams that see no colour, race, or region. They … Read more
For MBA aspirants planning to apply to part-time MBA programs, the application process has become a lot easier now that several business schools are offering GMAT/GRE waiver. Indeed, getting a good GMAT score can be the Achilles’ heel for a lot of deserving candidates who may otherwise have stellar academic credentials and an impressive career … Read more
For those planning for a post-graduate business degree from an Indian business school, the CAT and the GMAT are the most popular entrance exam choices though there are other tests including the XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT along with the Common Entrance Tests for various states. With more Indian business schools accepting the GMAT score, many … Read more
So you have been preparing for the GMAT and you have come to the point where you are no longer worried just about remembering the rules & formulae but have started worrying about your 3-digit GMAT scores. You are looking at maximizing your chances of getting a high GMAT score and want to know every … Read more
The maximum number of attempts for the GMAT is 8. In a year, the maximum times you can take the test is 5. Between 2 GMAT attempts, you need to have a gap of at least 16 days. How many times on average do people take the GMAT?
Starting the GMAT prep right is one thing that most students worry about. However, only a few students manage to get their strategy right. Specially if you’re a working professional, it is difficult to find the time to plan a study schedule that is efficient (Read 2-Month GMAT study plan for working professionals and How … Read more
With most of the top business schools across the globe requiring a 700+ score, GMAT is not only difficult, but also the most dreaded test for many. (Read How this applicant took 5 attempts to reach his dream GMAT score) Therefore, for anyone who is hoping to bag an MBA scholarship, or trying to make … Read more
The average GMAT score for Harvard MBA is about 730. At Wharton, it is about 720. INSEAD looks at an average of 710. You get the picture. Some of the top business schools get typical applications with an average GMAT score in the north of 690. And these GMAT scores when converted to percentiles shed … Read more
When you set your sights high and believe in yourself, you’ll find ways to get there. Satya, an NIT mechanical engineer, knew his low GMAT score of 570 wouldn’t open up the doors to any of the business schools on his target list. So he switched from GMAT to GRE. But he didn’t get the … Read more