Profile Eval Please, 650 GMAT, Low GPA, Excellent Work Exper

[jgarbis]

Just took the GMAT, got a lower score than I wanted but I want to know what my chances are:

I ended up with a 650 on the GMAT (38/42, 82nd Percentile). I have excellent work experience. I'm an entrepreneur, raised venture capital and have spoken across the country. Actually taught a seminar at Wharton and was a guest speaker at Syracuse. My GPA was very low in college (2.9), I went to Emory. What are my chances at:

NYU
Cornell
Columbia

Thanks!

[MBAApply]

Here's the thing. High GPAs and GMATs won't get you in, but low GPAs and GMATs can keep you out.

In your case, given your low GPA, you really need a high GMAT to stay competitive. Your GMAT isn't bad (it's at the edges of the middle 80%), but for the schools you mentioned you ideally want above 700 or else the adcom will have a tougher time seeing past your GPA/GMAT combo.

You should re-take the GMAT if you have time. If you don't have the time, then all you can do is submit your apps for the Round 2 deadlines, and hope for the best (it's not impossible, but you are fighting an uphill battle so don't be surprised if you don't get in).

Alex
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