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MBA Wire Taps 457: 332 GRE, lower GPA, 15 programs applied in R1. 645 GMAT, from Portugal.

Published: November 23, 2025 by Alex Brown
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MBA Wire Taps 457: 332 GRE, lower GPA, 15 programs applied in R1. 645 GMAT, from Portugal.
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Alex Brown
Alex is a co host for Clear Admit's Wire Taps podcast. He has spent 30 years in the MBA admissions industry, and authored the book: Becoming a Clear Admit: The Definitive Guide to MBA Admissions Alex also teaches digital marketing through executive education programs for London Business School, Imperial College Business School and Columbia Business School.
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