GMAT Results of ARINGO MBA Candidates
At ARINGO, we have helped candidates gain admission to many of the world’s top MBA programs with GMAT scores that are often below the school’s average. The examples below show the range of scores our clients have used to gain admission, along with the average GMAT score of admitted students at each school.
Click on each school to see the GMAT scores of ARINGO clients admitted there, alongside the school’s average admitted GMAT score.

Columbia University
GMAT Scores by School
These results are meant to give applicants a realistic picture of what can happen when the rest of the application is strong.
Please note that the GMAT scores mentioned above are in no way indicative of the average GMAT scores for each school. On the contrary, the scores mentioned are generally significantly lower than the average GMAT scores for each school listed, which is why it is noteworthy that ARINGO’s clients were still admitted, despite their GMAT scores being on the lower end of the scale.
What These Results Show
These results show that a strong GMAT score is helpful, but it is not the only factor that matters in MBA admissions. Many applicants can still reach top schools even when their score is below the class average, as long as the rest of the application is strong and convincing.
They also show that there is no single “right” GMAT score for every applicant. Different schools value different combinations of academics, work experience, leadership, goals, and overall fit, so one score alone does not tell the full story.
Most importantly, these results show that applicants should think strategically. If your GMAT is not as high as you hoped, you may still have real options, especially if you can present a clear story, solid achievements, and a compelling reason for why you belong in that program.
