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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 6 years of work experience. My GMAT was horrible in the 50th percentile. My current manager submitted a recommendation letter as required. My essays were looked over by a couple of friends of mine. [/quote]

50th percentile's not great. Is it possible that marketing management is your dream job but not within your capabilities? Is there another profession that you currently have the skills to pursue that could put you on the path towards something enjoyable that doesn't require the same skill level as the GMAT tests and MBA programs require?[/quote]

NP. Why would OP's GMAT score impact her ability to eventually land in marketing management? Do not listen to people like this, OP. The sole problem here is that OP has no experience in marketing. People land jobs for all kinds of reasons, especially when they are fresh out of college. Just because OP does risk analysis now, does not mean she is not cut out to be a marketing manager.

Therefore, my advice is to start from the bottom in your field of choice - marketing. I see openings daily for great early-career PR positions both in-house and with outside firms. Your salary is very low right now, so I do not see any downside to hitting the proverbial 'reset' button. You may even consider looking for a communications position with a political bent, as it sounds like you are committed to the DC region. Either of these paths will be 100x more effective than an MBA, and they also [b]pay you[/b] to learn how to excel in marketing (whereas an MBA from a lower-ranked program will likely end up being a sunk cost).[/quote]

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