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710 Overall but IR 5 - Retake? [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 17 Aug 2016, 13:39
I'm aware that this question has been answered in multiple posts in the past, however I have yet to see it addressed in 2016. Why does this matter? It's been said that IR is becoming more and more important in the admissions process, and given that I don't plan on applying until Fall 2017 (Class of 20), I'm worried that the IR section may burn me.

Not shooting for Top 5; targets are Tuck, Yale, Darden, Fuqua

710: Q47 V41, IR - 5, AWA - 6

Any thoughts as it relates to the importance of IR in general and if it's worth investing the time and $250 to try again with no guarantee of improvement?

Thanks in advance!

Originally posted by noco401 on 16 Aug 2016, 06:14.
Last edited by noco401 on 17 Aug 2016, 13:39, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: 710 Overall but IR 5 - Retake? [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2016, 11:53
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Hi noco401,

With a 710/Q47, you have an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As far as the IR score is concerned, I have to ask WHO is telling you that IR is becoming more and more important to the admissions process (and has that person clarified what that means exactly?)? Have you talked to ANYONE who's been rejected from Business School because of his/her IR score?

Now, even if the IR score mattered a bit (which for all intents and purposes, it does not), an IR5 is above average. This is all meant to say that retaking the GMAT (for the reasons that you described) is unnecessary.

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Re: 710 Overall but IR 5 - Retake? [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2016, 12:29
EMPOWERgmatRichC,

Thanks for the reply, Rich. This is from mikemcgarry at Magoosh:

Integrated Reasoning

The folks at GMAC are quite fond of the IR section of the GMAT. A couple of years ago, many GMATs sent to B-school adcom were still pre-IR GMATs from early 2012. At this point, over 99% of GMATs sent to B-school have an IR section. Now that the IR is a part of virtually every GMAT the folks on adcom see, they are in a position to use it more as an assessment tool. Data suggests that the IR is often used in tie-breaking situations between two close candidates. It is not unreasonable to expect to see the importance of the IR section continuing to increase over time.
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Re: 710 Overall but IR 5 - Retake? [#permalink] New post   19 Aug 2016, 20:23
Hi noco401,

Generally speaking, you want to score decent enough on the IR section so as not to draw negative attention to a low IR score.

You don't want the admissions committee to focus on a really low IR score of like 1 or 2 -- that shows lack of effort or ability

That said, it's not that much more beneficial to have a perfect 8 versus a 6 or 7.

So ideally, you want to stay in the 4, 5, 6, or 7 range to efficiently get a score that is decent without putting a crazy amount of effort.

Now, with your IR score of 5 – that is decent and good enough. In addition, your 710 score is very high. So in your situation, I wouldn't worry about retaking the test for a higher IR score because you’re in the target zone.
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Re: 710 Overall but IR 5 - Retake? [#permalink] New post   22 Aug 2016, 15:15
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I wouldn't worry about this at all. IR 5 is more than good enough, unless your situation is really exceptional.
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Re: 710 Overall but IR 5 - Retake? [#permalink] New post   23 Aug 2016, 03:51
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I'm aware that this question has been answered in multiple posts in the past, however I have yet to see it addressed in 2016. Why does this matter? It's been said that IR is becoming more and more important in the admissions process, and given that I don't plan on applying until Fall 2017 (Class of 20), I'm worried that the IR section may burn me.

Not shooting for Top 5; targets are Tuck, Yale, Darden, Fuqua

710: Q47 V41, IR - 5, AWA - 6

Any thoughts as it relates to the importance of IR in general and if it's worth investing the time and $250 to try again with no guarantee of improvement?

Thanks in advance!


Man that is a beautiful score!!

Relax, IR 5 is not that bad and a perfect 6 at AWA. so, don't even worry about it

I would recommend to go for application now
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