Hey everyone! Just started studying for the GMAT after a cold 555 diagnostic test… I signed up for TTP free trial and I set it to just DI and Quant… and it’s gonna take 5 straight months…
Like I’m shooting for a high score but it’s kinda disheartening doing work for 10 hours to get 1% more done….
Am I tripping? Or is this just the norm and I’m not used to studying anymore hahah.
Hey everyone, just took my FIRST GMAT mock!!! Literally no studying or anything. I scored a 555 (see attached photo)
Goal is low 700s/high 600s so I think this is a great starting point.
I took this mock on the mba.com one (practice test 1)
What now? I assume I need to hit Quant the hardest… which is so weird bc I thought I did the best on that hahah. Any study plans yall recommend?
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- Big 4 Tech Consultant, UGA MIS, Indian-American Male — What MBA Programs Should I Target?
Hey r/MBA! Looking for some honest feedback on my profile and where I should be realistically targeting. Planning to apply in about a year.
The Stats:
Undergrad: University of Georgia, 3.85 GPA, Management Information Systems
Work Experience: ~2 years at a Big 4 firm as a tech consultant, just got promoted to Senior Consultant
GMAT: Haven’t taken yet — planning to sit for it before I apply
Citizenship: US Citizen
Demographics: Indian Male
Current Comp: ~$105K
Why MBA:
Honestly I’m at a crossroads. Tech consulting has been a great foundation but I’m not sure it’s my long-term path. I’m interested in pivoting toward either MBB consulting or landing an LDP at a fintech, tech, or broader finance company. I feel like an MBA is the clearest path to making that jump without grinding for years to get there organically.
My Questions:
Given my profile, what tier of schools should I realistically be targeting? I assume T20 but idk, there’s a lot of competitive applicants!
Does my demographic (Indian Male, very competitive applicant pool) significantly hurt my chances at M7 even with a strong GMAT?
Would MBB or fintech LDPs recruit meaningfully from schools outside the M7/T15?
By the time I apply I’ll have around 3 years of experience — is that enough or should I wait longer?
Any honest feedback appreciated. Happy to add more context if needed!
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