I hope that you feel better after gathering so much information with others here. Please don’t feel frustrated from your test score. I think that your decision of taking another GMAT is really wise, as the higher score you get, the better chance for your future. I would recommend applying at least top 30 schools for they have better networking of helping students to find a better job.
My husband is an alumnus of University of Michigan and was in the admission committee for selecting applicants for his second year in school. We had been through what you’re suffering now. We thought that test score was really important at first, yet later to find out; it is simply part of your package. For your score, it’s too easy to apply a top 50 school, yet you have to ask yourself whether you really want to study at a 50-ranking school? You should know better, what industry you want to switch to and which school has more of that concentration you’re looking for.
The service center you went to was right for what they pointed out “the sooner you apply, the better chance you can get in.” But, they are so wrong for the not being able to get in by applying the second sound. I think with a sufficient and beautiful application package, you can still get in easily in the second run, even the third run. Don’t be fooled and get frustrated.
Your GMAT is not pretty enough, but you still have a great chance to get into a better school than you can image- your resume, essays, and knowing how to answer questions in the interview are the main requirements that school are looking for.
Don’t get mad at those service center, they aren’t really helping you. For applying schools, they should aid to find out more of you: what you’re interested in, and which schools fit you better. They should know what industry you want to switch, how to help you to get a better score, how to research schools, how to set up an interview with school/ or alumni to get more credit, how to write a impressive resume, and most importantly, how to guide you and help you to correct your assays – not only for the grammar, but also for feeding what admission’s looking for.
My husband and I are willing to help you with all the questions you need. He was in USA since he was 14 years old and has lived here for more than 20 years by now. You may agree that he has better knowledge of knowing how to apply school and living in the United States.
We can assist from finding your interest of study, writing the resume, finding a fit school, practicing the mock interview, and writing essays. More over, share the living experience like how to buy a car, where to live, and how to get along with American and international students. You don’t have to pay a penny for information you wish to know.
We can help you to find schools (4-6) fit you, and guide you what to do step by step. All the information is FREE. We don’t charge you unless you decide and really feel comfortable to let us to assist your assays and resume. So far, we have assisted few of students from Taiwan and China. There is one more student is applying for next year, who I may ask his permission to let you contact him as well if you wish. He lives in Taiwan. Just let me know ahead.
Please feel free to sent me e-mail or call us at any time.
Good luck on the test,
JudieWu
judiewu@umich.edu
734-276-1720