Low GRE // ~5 Years Work Experience -- Can this offset for top programs?

[bigdreamer2018]

Target Schools: HKS, Harris, Goldman, Wilson, Columbia   

 

Quick Profile Review: 

 

GRE Scores: V: 159 Q: 161 

 

GPA: 3.5 

 

Background: Finance/Intl Business at top 5 undergraduate business school 

 

Languages: 

 

Work Experience (~5 Years Upon Matriculation)

• international banking experience at large global bank 
• large tech company (focusing on strategy for international growth) 
• founder of global non-profit operating across 5 countries 
• speaker at various large-scale events (corporate, non-profit)
• published author 

Career Goals: I've had an interesting blend of finance/technology/international development experience throughout my career thus far both professionally and via international projects outside of work that I have personally pursued or established. I am eager to blend my interests and hope to enter the impact investing space or venture into an economic development role. 

 

I'm a bit unsure about the caliber of my gre scores for these types of programs -- I seem to be on the lower end. Any feedback? Do you think my background can offset my scores? 

[ExponentialDecay]

that's not a low GRE

 

but yes

[bness2002]

If you input SAIS into the search engine - folks accepted into SAIS usually leave a comment on their GRE scores and sometimes tell how much in scholarship and fellowship funds they were offered based upon their GRE scores.

https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/