Hi everybody, because of timing and family issues I must do my MBA in California starting in 2015. I took the GMAT and I scored 600, so from what I gather my chances at the really good schools like Stanford, UCLA, and USC are pretty much slim to none.
Does anybody know of some other, relatively ok schools that I can apply to successfully? I have in-state residency status in California, if that makes a difference. My background is sales and I have 4 years of experience. I want to move into the marketing function, preferably.
MBA in California, lower GMAT score
Posted Sep 25, 2014 16:27
Does anybody know of some other, relatively ok schools that I can apply to successfully? I have in-state residency status in California, if that makes a difference. My background is sales and I have 4 years of experience. I want to move into the marketing function, preferably.
Posted Sep 25, 2014 17:56
I don't know about the low score universities that will provide MBA but here are some of best universities in California are:
University of Southern California (USC) - Marshall School of Business
University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Business
University of San Diego (USD) School of Business Administration
California State University, Long Beach
University of Southern California (USC) - Marshall School of Business
University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Business
University of San Diego (USD) School of Business Administration
California State University, Long Beach
Posted Sep 26, 2014 13:55
Of the schools you listed, maybe this applicant is competitive at CSULB; it's a very long shot for the others. In fact, any ranked MBA program is California is probably out of the question with a 600 GMAT score.
Like CSULB, there are a few other accredited by non-ranked MBA programs that you may be competitive at: CSU San Bernardino, for instance, or SDSU. Claremont would be a reach school.
Getting your GMAT score up to say 680 or so would make you reasonably competitive at schools like UCSD - Rady, or USD, and maybe even Irvine - Merage.
Like CSULB, there are a few other accredited by non-ranked MBA programs that you may be competitive at: CSU San Bernardino, for instance, or SDSU. Claremont would be a reach school.
Getting your GMAT score up to say 680 or so would make you reasonably competitive at schools like UCSD - Rady, or USD, and maybe even Irvine - Merage.
Posted Sep 29, 2014 16:34
Thanks for that... Maybe I should retake the GMAT. I would rather be able to get into a better school.
Posted Oct 01, 2014 09:21
Good idea.
Posted Aug 23, 2018 20:19
My GMAT score is 640 and I am looking at doing an MBA in California. What would you suggest for me?
Posted Aug 24, 2018 18:08
SDSU, maybe? What are your career goals? Also, your work experience and GPA would be good to know as well.
Posted Aug 27, 2018 19:13
Career goals: transition into high end real estate or a sales manager role, in a good firm (doesn't have to be a huge firm but something that would offer long-term support and growth).
Work experience: Independent Realtor (since 2013). Before that I was doing sales (several roles across three industries) - that was between 2007 and 2013.
Undergrad GPA: 3.3
Thanks.
Work experience: Independent Realtor (since 2013). Before that I was doing sales (several roles across three industries) - that was between 2007 and 2013.
Undergrad GPA: 3.3
Thanks.
Posted Aug 29, 2018 21:09
Your length of work experience should give you a bit of an edge over younger applicants. But I don't think it will make enough difference to tip the scales at one of the better b-schools in California.
Try SDSU, UC Irvine, and UCSD, off the top of my head.
Try SDSU, UC Irvine, and UCSD, off the top of my head.
Posted Sep 20, 2018 16:13
Sorry, I am just seeing this now! Thank you for the advice!
Posted Nov 14, 2018 11:48
Hi;
I am female economics graduate from India; and have a GMAT of
580; GPA 3.1/4.0; and have a 2.5 years of work experience
at New Agency (economic reporting). I also have a online startup;
Can you suggest any MBA schools for me in USA/California.
thanks
I am female economics graduate from India; and have a GMAT of
580; GPA 3.1/4.0; and have a 2.5 years of work experience
at New Agency (economic reporting). I also have a online startup;
Can you suggest any MBA schools for me in USA/California.
thanks
Posted Nov 15, 2018 19:11
A GMAT score under 600 from an international student is honestly probably going to be a hard sell at most accredited MBA programs. If you had more work experience (5 years+) or a great GPA, this could help offset it.
What's your GMAT score breakdown (verbal / quant)?
The only thing I can think is maybe you should look into AACSB-accredited Cal State programs (at San Bernardino for example)...
What's your GMAT score breakdown (verbal / quant)?
The only thing I can think is maybe you should look into AACSB-accredited Cal State programs (at San Bernardino for example)...
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