GMAT Score Needed - Based on Profie Evaluation

[BalajiG379]

Hi,

I am working as a Program Manager in one of the IT firms with 13+ yrs of experience. I have varying degree of exposure from IT enabled services, to managing data centers & IT operations (Incident/Change management teams). I am in US for the last 4+ yrs.

I have done my Bachelors and my GPA isn’t that great. I am getting lot of good opportunities in my growth path but I would like to do my masters to gain advantage/diversify my knowledge.

I have started the GMAT prep for a month or so, but absorbing knowledge between 60-70 hour work week seems daunting.

Based on my research I understand 700+ score is always commendable. My quant ability is in shatters and I am not sure if I can manage a 700 score when I intend to apply for 2016 batch.

So my question is what would be an ideal score if I am planning to apply for IIM A, B, C / ISB.

I am an avid racketball player and workout regularly.

Appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks,
Bala

[mbamissionjenK]

Hi Bala,

Thanks for posting and good luck on your GMAT preparation. Yes it can be tough to fit in the prep, but keep in mind most of your other peers/applicants are in the same boat. I'd suggest anywhere from 3-12 weeks of prep depending upon where you are at (take a practice test soon just to get a feel for it and see where you are starting from!)... part-time in and around work of course. Anyway, you want to do the BEST you can do, right?! Arguably, focusing on a certain score now is irrelevant, because if we could each choose our specific score it would be quite a different admissions situation. So maybe once you've taken it, you can come back and check in and see what the best next steps are, if you need a re-take etc. But for now aim to do the best you can! That being said,sure 700+ shows a certain level of academic aptitude, and you'd like to ideally be close to (or above is great) the average at the school's you are looking at. Keep us posted!!