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A 640 GMAT score is within range for several MBA programs in Europe and Canada, but not for the most competitive ones. Top European schools like INSEAD, LBS, or HEC Paris usually have average GMAT scores above 690, so 640 would likely need to be balanced with exceptional work experience, usually 6–8 years in strong international roles or leadership positions.
Schools like Grenoble Ecole de Management, Vlerick, and EADA Barcelona are much more accessible with a 640. In Canada, schools like Schulich and McMaster DeGroote mention that applicants above 630–640 are competitive if they show strong academics and professional growth. Scholarships at top schools, however, often favor candidates with GMAT scores of 680 or higher, so funding options might be limited with a 640.
