With a GPA of 3.25, GMAT score of 620, which MBA programs could I get into (please see list)?

Question

My B.A. is in Political Science. I currently work in Kentucky's legislative branch; have been doing so for three years and have already received two pay and rank promotions; I work very hard. I served twice as an intern in state gov't during my undergrad years, as well as interned twice in Ky.'s Education Cabinet and once at a law office.

These are the MBA programs I'm interested in:
1. University of Kentucky
2. University of Louisville
3. University of Texas (Austin, but the McCombs School has campuses in ATX, D/FW, and HOU.)
4. University of Georgia
5. Western Kentucky University
6. Eastern Kentucky University
7. Texas A&M University
8. Emory University

Are there any other schools you might suggest given my stated criteria? Thanks!

Answer 1

I'm not as much help, but from what I've seen of GMAT scores, that is a solid one. About 500 seems to be average for our program (offered on-campus or online) here in MO.

KY's website says: The average GMAT score of applicants admitted to the program varies from year to year, depending on the pool of applications received. The average of those admitted last year is 607.5.

So you're above the norm just at your first choice alone - I wouldn't worry. Go for the program that is AASCB accredited, fits your schedule, and fits your pocketbook! A quick google, etc. search on the uni's website should produce admissions details, even if sketchy ones as above is the best you can find. I would think you would be fine for most that work strictly on formula of GMAT and GPA -- and surely during your legislative time you have great reference potential for those that require it! Good luck!

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With a GPA of 3.25, GMAT score of 620, which MBA programs could I get into (please see list)?
My B.A. is in Political Science. I currently work in Kentucky's legislative branch; have been doing so for three years and have already received two pay and rank promotions; I work very hard. I served twice as an intern in state gov't during my undergrad years, as well as interned twice in...

Answer 3

I don't think it is worth going to a full time program unless it is a ranked program. You have several unranked programs on your list. You would certainly get into all of those -- but none are worth going to. If you have to -- pick your favorite and apply to it as your safety school. The only schools on your list you should consider are Texas, Texas A&M and Emory.

You have a legitimate shot at all of the schools you mention. For the better ones, your GPA and GMAT school are a little less than the average -- but not so much that you couldn't get in.

UT is the best school on your list. Don't even think about going to any UT school other than Austin. You should apply to a few ranked school that are between 15-25 on the US News rankings or the BusinessWeek rankings. Schools like UNC may let you in -- but schools like Maryland, Indiana, Minnesota or Wisconsin will probably let you in. UT is the only school on your list that is better than those schools (other than UNC).

You should apply to at least one reach school -- perhaps Duke, Cornell, Virginia or Michigan. The odds are against you at those schools -- but you could get in.

Finally -- you need to make sure you have a great interview and you need to have killer essays. With slightly less than average SAT and GMAT scores, those are likely to be the determining factors.