Is 680 GMAT enough for Chicago Booth MFin?Or should Indian applicants target 710+ to stay competitive?

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Mohit C · Accepted Answer

A 680 GMAT can be competitive for Chicago Booth&rsquo;s MFin, but Indian applicants usually need a higher score to stand out. Booth&rsquo;s class averages are closer to the 710&ndash;730 range, and since the pool from India is large and very competitive, a 710+ helps reduce risk.
That said, Booth doesn&rsquo;t look only at the GMAT. Strong quant grades, CFA progress, or work experience in finance can offset a score in the 680s. Applicants with clear career goals and polished essays have also been admitted below 700. Still, if the rest of the profile is average&mdash;say, no standout internships or brand-name firms&mdash;a 680 may feel light against peers from IIT, SRCC, or top commerce colleges. For safety, aiming 710+ is the smarter bet.

Divakshi Arora · Answer

Plenty of applicants wonder if 680 is &ldquo;good enough,&rdquo; but the reality is context matters more than just the number.
&bull; For Indian candidates, competition is intense. Many come in with 720+ GMATs plus CFA or solid IB internships, which raises the bar. &bull; Booth has admitted students in the high 600s, but those cases usually had exceptional academics or unique work experience that balanced the lower score. &bull; If quant skills aren&rsquo;t proven through undergrad or certifications, a 680 can raise doubts about academic readiness for a technical program like Booth MFin. &bull; On the flip side, if undergrad grades are strong and internships are solid, it&rsquo;s still possible, though risky.
Bottom line: 680 won&rsquo;t automatically kill chances, but targeting 710+ makes the profile much safer for Indian applicants, given how crowded the pool is.