My GRE decent enough (PhD Application)?

[auygur]

Hello guys,

 

I recently started my research and I wanted to hear your opinions as I started drafting my list for B Schools. Depending on school and faculty, I may select phd in management, strategy or entrepreneurship fields, which could be closely related in some schools.

 

I want to apply to some top B Schools (HBS, Sloan etc) but my GRE's verbal is a bit low. Should I re-take it? I need your advice. 

 

My background:

GPA:
3.5 - BS in Mechanical/Robotics Engineering & Business minor from a reputable undergraduate school in US

GRE score:
GRE: V 153, Q 169, Writing 4.0

Work experience:
2 years of work experience (by the time I start the program, right now 1) . 1 year product developer (Fortune 200), 1 year Research Analyst (Management Consulting) -both jobs in US

Language skills
Turkish, French and English

Skills

Data mining/analysis [R and Excel], geo-mapping, engineering, coding [Java, C, Phyton], market research 

Other

Patent, Entrepreneurship prize/award (with patent and business plan)

 

Thanks

Edited August 13, 2015 by auygur

[GREMasterEMPOWERRichC]

Hi auygur,

Given the Schools that you've listed, and the Programs involved, you should retake the GRE. Since those Schools are so competitive, you might also want to work with an Admissions Expert on your applications. 

What resources did you use to prepare for your first attempt?

When are the application deadlines for the Programs that you're interested in?

GRE Masters aren't born, they're made,

Rich