by StaceyKoprince Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:17 am
I don't have an answer for you for two reasons:
(1) There are a LOT of factors that go into that process. A 650 average means that, by definition, some people do get in with lower scores - but then they have something else in their application that stands out.
(2) As you noted, this is a GMAT discussion folder, not an admissions discussion folder. I just don't know that much about admissions. :)
I recommend posting your question in the Ask An Admissions Consultant folder, but I'll warn you that you're likely to get my answer #1 above. If you've got something in your profile that's outstanding, then you might be okay even with a lower GMAT score. Someone else who has a stellar GMAT score might be okay having a lower GPA. There are so many factors, it's hard to read.
As a general rule, though, in order to have a good shot at a particular school, you should have at least one thing that would stand out for that school. It doesn't have to be the GMAT score.
Stacey Koprince
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