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Frequently Asked Questions (Admissions & GMAT Focus)
What GMAT Focus score is required for ESSEC, HEC Paris, LBS, and ISB with a scholarship?
For ESSEC Business School and NUS Singapore, a GMAT Focus score of 655+ (92nd percentile) is competitive, while 675+ (96th percentile) positions candidates strongly for 25%–40% merit scholarships. For HEC Paris and London Business School (LBS), targeting 675–695+ is recommended. At ISB, a 665+ GMAT Focus score paired with strong leadership essays and mock interview preparation converts well.
How does the French Alternance (Apprenticeship) track reduce ESSEC and HEC Paris tuition costs?
In France, Master in Management (MiM) students at schools like ESSEC, HEC Paris, and ESCP can opt for an Alternance (corporate work-study apprenticeship) in Year 2. Under French law, the hiring company pays 100% of your Year 2 university tuition fees AND pays you a monthly salary of €1,500 to €2,200, cutting your net education loan burden by more than half.
How is the GMAT Focus Edition scored compared to the old Classic GMAT?
The GMAT Focus Edition is scored from 205 to 805 in 10-point increments (all scores end in 5). Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights are each scored from 60 to 90 and weighted equally (33.3% each). A 645 on GMAT Focus equals roughly 700 on the old Classic GMAT (89th percentile), while a 685 on GMAT Focus equals roughly 740 on the Classic GMAT (97th percentile).
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