Why do employers want GMAT scores?

nuppal Wrote:
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> I herad AF Post Count helps. As well refrencing
> your past experience with Fidelity.
I hear that it is becoming standard to also disclose the number of co-eds you have f-ed in the shower at your frat house.
 
AlexP Wrote:
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> Quant,
>
> Obviously many people would equate GMAT score with
> IQ. We could disagree with that perception, but it
> exists. Another reason that I would like to add to
> the ones mentioned above is to judge your choice
> of MBA school. Knowing your school, I might ask
> the GMAT score to see if you went there because
> you could not get into a better school in your
> town. So if you get interviews and they ask you
> about why XYZ school, you need a good story
> regarding the quality of education blah blah blah.
> As opposed to “it was convenient and their GMAT
> requirements are low.” You want to sell your
> school as a great decision. I get the “Why XYZ
> school?” question in most of my interviews.
Thanks for the insight AlexP,
I’ll keep the aforementioned in mind. I just hope my average score is not a dismissal.
 
QuantJock_MBA Wrote:
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> Thanks for the insight AlexP,
>
> I’ll keep the aforementioned in mind. I just hope
> my average score is not a dismissal.
Unfortunately there are way to many freaking reasons for dismissal these days.
Pretty tough out there, hope you find something good by the time you graduate.
 
I agree with AlexP in that if you don’t get a job, it probably won’t be because of your GMAT score. I’ll also say that your GMAT score is pretty much a static or moot factor now that you’re already in business school. I think people are more likely to just look at your GMAT score and see that it’s consistent with the standards for where you’re attending school. Unless your score is a major downside outlier, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. In almost all circumstances, it’s not worth worrying about the exam and taking it again…just wanted to point that out in case it ever crossed your mind.
 
I too have heard employers are looking for your GMAT score – especially in competitive fields like consulting and banking. What types of scores are they looking for? Will anything 700+ be acceptable, or are they looking for even higher like the 730 - 770 range (anything higher and you’re weird)? Any insight?
 
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