The GMAT score is one of the primary markers for how well prepared you are to take on the MBA curriculum. One of the best ways to boost your application is by increasing your GMAT score, and you can do this even after you have submitted the application.
Retake the GMAT
In many B-schools all shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and in others all promising applicants will be interviewed. Even if you have not received a shortlisted email from the school, you can still send them an email and request they give you an interview. In many cases this has actually worked.
Always ask for an interview
Let’s say you were working on a big project during the application process and now it is finally complete. Or, you just got a good promotion in your office.
Let them know about new professional accomplishments
While shortlisting your target B-schools you must have done a lot of research about them. But, now is the time to take it to the next level. Try to get in touch with people from the AdCom and establish communication.
Learn more about the schools you have applied to
No application is perfect. Everyone has something missing in theirs be it volunteer work or quant skills. Don’t worry, even after submitting an application where such a gap is clearly visible you can make sure you fill it up
Try to fill the gaps in your application
It takes time to show your leadership skills in physical form. If you have been a manager for 6 months to 1 year you are not going to have huge results to show for it. But, now that you are applying to a B-school
Boost your leadership skills
Time is the most important factor for students to make good scores in the CMA exam. It is seen that different students perform differently. So, one should never try to copy others’ timetables.
Start talking to students and alumni
Follow all updates about the MBA program
There are many things you will need to know about the MBA program you apply to. But, such information is also prone to change. So, you should follow the B-school on all possible platforms, attend any webinars they have scheduled