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arti · 06-07-2002, 04:11 PM

Hi Erin

I wrote GMAT today and got a score of 660.

Let me tell you my background as well.
I am engineering graduate (B.E. in Computers)
I have also done B.S. in Information Systems.
After that i have 3 years of work experience.
My academic record is pretty nice.

Tell me Erin, what are my chances.

Waiting to hear from you.

Regards

Arti Gupta

a user · 06-07-2002, 07:09 PM

Arti,

660 is a pretty good score if you are not planning to go to Harvard or Wharton or MIT. But you still have a chance if you do.

You can try some of the top 20s or even top 15s, chances are high.

Do not give up! Never!

Lee Shi

arti · 06-07-2002, 07:29 PM

Thanks a lot.:-)

Arti Gupta

**Erin** · 06-07-2002, 09:17 PM

First of all...

CONGRATULATIONS!!

You got a great score!

Based on your score alone, I'd say you have a chance at the top 20 or 30, but I'd really, really need to know more--your GPA and work experience count a lot. And there's a huge difference between a 3.8 GPA (US scale) and a 3.2 GPA; the former is relatively uncommon, whereas the latter is quite common.

And what schools are you looking at? US schools? European? Indian?

Also, you might know that this year was pretty tough--on average, apps were up 50% to 100% (because of our economic downturn)!!!! Many great candidates couldn't get in!!

Let me know, okay??

Erin

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arti · 06-08-2002, 02:16 AM

Hi Erin

Thanks a lot! Whole night i was waiting for your response. I just wanted to know what you feel about my score, since you are an authority in GMAT.

Regarding the details you have asked.....
I am looking for US schools, specially near California as my brother is there. But if its a good school, and i get in, i won't mind going somewhere else as well.

Secondly, my GPA in US terms.........i don't know.......
I can tell you on the Indian Scale.......I got 82%. in BS Information systems.

I have 3 years of full time experience in Good Indian Comapnies.

Erin, i would like to know the following things:

1. How many universities i should apply to be on a safer side?
And what should be my broad criteria in choosing them?

2. Tell me about the recommendation letters.
Will recommendations from following people be fine:
i). Senior Manager of the company i worked for. I can get it from my CEO as well. But in case universities cross check on recommendations, the manager would be in a better position to speak about me.
ii). I have a friend working as manager - datacenter operations with American Express Bank.
iii). One more friend working as Manager Telecom - India Operations with Mckinsey & Co.

I can have all these people write pretty good about me, as they know me very well. Are they fine, or i need to look for people with more flashy designations?

3. I have already told you that i am from a computer engineering background. Earlier, i was looking for a major in Information Systems. But since, the market situation is so bad, is there a possibility that i might not get visa for the same? Should i opt for some other major and change it later (after i reach there). is it possible?

4. Tell me the market scope of majors like International Business and Leadership.

5. tell me one more thing - Have you heard of
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad
India. It has good reputation in India, but don't know about its reputation in US.

I know Erin. what all i have asked is gonna take a lot of your time. And i know that you are busy. But i really need to know about all these things. I would really appreciate if you can give your expert opinion.

I would be eagerly waiting to hear from you.

Regards and thanks in advance.

Arti Gupta

Edited by - arti on 2002 Jun 07 20:17:46

**Erin** · 06-08-2002, 02:44 AM

Hi, Arti! Again, CONGRATS!

Do you think you could copy and paste your last question in the new forum I created some time back (at Raghuveer's request!!!)??

Here's the forum:

http://www.TestMagic.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=40

I think your questions would be more appropriate for that section, and would enable others to glean more pertinent info more efficiently that way.

Part of the reason I'm asking is that I've got important stuff to say, but I want to say it in the right place!!

Erin

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06-07-2002, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Erin So many things to do... Forum Admin Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: USA Posts: 8,303	First of all... CONGRATULATIONS!! You got a great score! Based on your score alone, I'd say you have a chance at the top 20 or 30, but I'd really, really need to know more--your GPA and work experience count a lot. And there's a huge difference between a 3.8 GPA (US scale) and a 3.2 GPA; the former is relatively uncommon, whereas the latter is quite common. And what schools are you looking at? US schools? European? Indian? Also, you might know that this year was pretty tough--on average, apps were up 50% to 100% (because of our economic downturn)!!!! Many great candidates couldn't get in!! Let me know, okay?? Erin TestMagic help you before your test? Please remember to post after your test. Please? Please? _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ [Say 'hi'!] [Google Interviews Erin] [San Francisco Chronicle Interviews Erin]

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Erin So many things to do... Forum Admin Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: USA Posts: 8,303	Hi, Arti! Again, CONGRATS! Do you think you could copy and paste your last question in the new forum I created some time back (at Raghuveer's request!!!)?? Here's the forum: http://www.TestMagic.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=40 I think your questions would be more appropriate for that section, and would enable others to glean more pertinent info more efficiently that way. Part of the reason I'm asking is that I've got important stuff to say, but I want to say it in the right place!! Erin TestMagic help you before your test? Please remember to post after your test. Please? Please? _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ [Say 'hi'!] [Google Interviews Erin] [San Francisco Chronicle Interviews Erin]

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06-07-2002, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
arti Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2002 Location: India Posts: 120	Hi Erin I wrote GMAT today and got a score of 660. Let me tell you my background as well. I am engineering graduate (B.E. in Computers) I have also done B.S. in Information Systems. After that i have 3 years of work experience. My academic record is pretty nice. Tell me Erin, what are my chances. Waiting to hear from you. Regards Arti Gupta

06-07-2002, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
a user Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 122	Arti, 660 is a pretty good score if you are not planning to go to Harvard or Wharton or MIT. But you still have a chance if you do. You can try some of the top 20s or even top 15s, chances are high. Do not give up! Never! Lee Shi

06-07-2002, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
arti Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2002 Location: India Posts: 120	Thanks a lot.:-) Arti Gupta

06-08-2002, 02:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
arti Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2002 Location: India Posts: 120	Hi Erin Thanks a lot! Whole night i was waiting for your response. I just wanted to know what you feel about my score, since you are an authority in GMAT. Regarding the details you have asked..... I am looking for US schools, specially near California as my brother is there. But if its a good school, and i get in, i won't mind going somewhere else as well. Secondly, my GPA in US terms.........i don't know....... I can tell you on the Indian Scale.......I got 82%. in BS Information systems. I have 3 years of full time experience in Good Indian Comapnies. Erin, i would like to know the following things: 1. How many universities i should apply to be on a safer side? And what should be my broad criteria in choosing them? 2. Tell me about the recommendation letters. Will recommendations from following people be fine: i). Senior Manager of the company i worked for. I can get it from my CEO as well. But in case universities cross check on recommendations, the manager would be in a better position to speak about me. ii). I have a friend working as manager - datacenter operations with American Express Bank. iii). One more friend working as Manager Telecom - India Operations with Mckinsey & Co. I can have all these people write pretty good about me, as they know me very well. Are they fine, or i need to look for people with more flashy designations? 3. I have already told you that i am from a computer engineering background. Earlier, i was looking for a major in Information Systems. But since, the market situation is so bad, is there a possibility that i might not get visa for the same? Should i opt for some other major and change it later (after i reach there). is it possible? 4. Tell me the market scope of majors like International Business and Leadership. 5. tell me one more thing - Have you heard of Indian School of Business Hyderabad India. It has good reputation in India, but don't know about its reputation in US. I know Erin. what all i have asked is gonna take a lot of your time. And i know that you are busy. But i really need to know about all these things. I would really appreciate if you can give your expert opinion. I would be eagerly waiting to hear from you. Regards and thanks in advance. Arti Gupta Edited by - arti on 2002 Jun 07 20:17:46

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