My GMAT score is only 560.But, i have 11 yrs of work experience and i have been involved in the construction of some great projects like Palm Deira and motorcity in Dubai.I have been active politically too in my country and have held advisory positions to the government. I am also a journalist and have published two articles in international newspapers. Right now i am working as a director of a very well known company. But my gmat score is only 560,before it was 490. Can anyone please tell me if i have a good chance to get into RSM or any other top b-school, or should i give another go at the gmat

Hi
I think you could have a shot
I saw their range and it starts from 550.
Then probably u need a strong application and excellent profile but you should try

Thanks a lot. Will give it a shot

I'm a graduate student at RSM at the moment. I think you have a shot. Although there are very strict minimum requirements, as long as you're above that number the people at RSM are willing to listen to your story. If you complement the diversity of the class, and based on what I read about what you did you will, they might take that into account. They really need to get the feeling that you will be able to pass all the exams with above average grades. I know some guys with pretty much the same story as you have that got in and do well now.
The RSM is a top business school, so they select and seak top business graduate students. Just show you really want to get in. In the Netherlands, motivation brings you far.

Hi Niels,

I was wondering if you could talk about what your experience at RSM has been like so far? Are you happy with it? are there things that you would change?

Thanks in advance,
Ganesh

Dear ganesh,

I love this school. The staff and professors are nice and helpful and everybody seems to be so motivated. I do hate the snow in the winters, which is different from my previous university in Spain. But the atmosphere and facilities are awesome. I love it so much here, I'm even considering to do my Ph.D. afterwards.

I find the staff of the RSM very helpful, the professors are nice and even teach on first name basis. Even though most of them are international ofter quoted and published scientists. Every time when I have a question, the staff of the RSM helps me out and I get a reply within 24 hrs.

they have recruitment days at RSM, with Unilever, Shell, KPMG, BCG, McKinsey and all the other big firms. I've had diners with recruiters of KPMG and PriceWaterhouseCooper, all organized by STAR (which is the study association of the business school) and RSM.

I'd choose RSM in a split second again, and I pay for my parttime graduate education myself, well worh the ? 30k +.

If you have any other questions, shoot me a PM... or mail... or reply ;-)

Hi,
I would like to know if I stand a chance for RSM. My brief profile is as follows:

28 Female, Married, Indian IT professional working in one of the best known Software product company-5.5 years experience.Apart from my work I love travelling and have travelled both for business and for pleasure inside and outside the country. I am actively involved in social services- currently working in a project to ensure quality education for all Indian children.

I am interested in going abroad for an MBA and RSM seems to offer the kind of course that I am looking for. I would also like to know about the placement prospects after graduation.Thanks in advance.

Hi virtually_there,

I met with a recruiter from RSM earlier in 2009 and she told me that Indian/male/IT professional is their biggest group of applicants, therefore making it one of the most competitive demographics to be in. And the indians that fit this profile need to have an outstanding profile, i.e. gmat scores, essays, and recommendation letters need to be top notch. Regarding gmat scores, she told me that indians that fit that profile need a 700 minimum to even be considered.

But, as you are female i'm not sure if the same restrictions apply to you. i would suggest contacting RSM and asking how they feel about your profile. I think that your involvement with social services will help you stick out. i think you'll need to use the essays to demostrate to them how you are more unique than all the other indian IT professionals that are applying.

I hope this helps,
Ganesh

Hi,
I am 6+ years exp from IT. I recently applied to RSM, but they replied saying my bachelor's degree is not equal to the bachelor's degree from the Dutch Research University. I would like to know, if this parameter is that important for deciding the admission as I have observed people from diverse fields can apply for the RSM's general management program.
Helpful reply is highly appreciated.

Hey there,

Yes. The bachelors degree level is a hard demand. Maybe you can inform if they offer a premaster for the MBA? I guess not to be honest, but I know they do have that for the MSc in International Business Administration.
The general management master is meant for people with a bachelor in a different field than Business Administration or economics.

I recently graduated from the RSM MBA program. I can tell you that with a 560 you have a chance of getting in since many people in my class had a very low score and they got in. However, you shouldn't go to RSM. It is not a very good school and you will not end up with a good job afterwards. With 11 years of experience you should be looking at an executive MBA program or else one of the full-time schools that caters to people with a lot of work experience, such as IMD or some of the ones in the UK.
One person posted that all these top recruiters come to RSM. They don't come to the MBA program, only to the MSc program to recruit only Dutch-speaking students. The recruiters from top consulting firms and banks don't consider the RSM MBA to be a good enough MBA program to actively recruit at it. Indeed, after attending it, I can understand why. Around a quarter of the students cannot even speak English properly. You will be wasting your money by going to RSM and you will not end up with a good job since the career centre is awful. It is the worst career centre I have ever seen. Don't go to RSM or you will regret it.