Business week shows that the average scores of GMAT for UCLA, which is the top ranked business program ranges from 630 to 740. As per this some one with a 650 score, such as myself stand a chance.
What do you guys think about 650 (44 Q and 36 V) for part time programs? Almost all the part time programs,even Booth are in range of this score. I am of East Indian origin, been here in the US for 10 years, have a grad degree in CS from a 2 tier school in DC area (GPA of 3.34). By fall 2010, I will have 7 years of experience in IT. If I include Curricular practical training, it will be 8 years. I am making decent money (into six figures, not to brag, just giving one of the reason why PT is better for me ) and it does not make sense to me to go into a tier 2 school full time sacrificing 2 years of salary, ending up with a student loan of 80-100K, deal with visa situation, loose family time and a lot of other things. I have a good story to tell about my leadership. I have done almost another full time job ( thanks to my flexible hours at work and ability to work late into the night) in the past 3 years as one of the leaders of a non profit. I am sure that this story is a compelling one and it is very relevant to business schools, (US and non US)
I really dont have the energy to take the GMAT again. I scored 700 and 710 on 5/19 and 5/22 and took the GMAT last week only to get 650. It really crushes me because I considered doing FT at LBS/INSEAD, if I get past 700. I cajoled myself saying that every thing happens for a reason and that I am not supposed to fore go my salary and family life.
My Question to you guys is Do I have a chance to get into part time programs with emphasis on Management consulting. I have always been averse to risk and never considered myself some one who is very much interested in finance. Though I would love to learn more about finance, I see myself solving tough problems rather than managing funds. What are such schools that fit my profile? Do I stand any chance for FT programs at INSEAD and LBS?