{"id":32547,"date":"2016-03-28T01:42:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T08:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=32547"},"modified":"2023-10-24T20:47:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T03:47:13","slug":"3-tips-for-handling-a-low-gmat-quant-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-handling-a-low-gmat-quant-score\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Handling a Low GMAT Quant Score"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Get<\/a>A low quant score on\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span> GMAT<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(at the lower end of the school\u2019s 80% range) is never good news, but it doesn\u2019t equal immediate rejection. As I\u2019ve mentioned in the past, no single score is scrutinized independently, but rather your entire profile is examined as a unified package.<\/span><\/p>\n

WWAS (What Would Adcom Say)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interpret your scores as an adcom member would and ask yourself these questions: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Is the rest of your profile stellar? <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Do you have solid grades in quant-related courses? <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Is it possible that you\u2019re just not great at standardized tests? <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Is your score perhaps not so low for people in your demographic group? <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Are you applying to schools<\/a> where the average GMAT score is not far off from your lower-than-you-would\u2019ve-wished score?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you answered \"yes\" to any of the above, then you have a chance! <\/span><\/p>\n

3 Steps to Despite-Low-Quant-GMAT Success<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following\u00a0<\/span>3 tips<\/strong>\u00a0will help you overcome the odds and present a strong case of acceptance to a top b-school, despite your lower-than-desired quant stats.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Do more. Do better.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You MUST improve your quantitative abilities or demonstrate that you have them in some other way. In b-school and in the business world at large, knowing how to crunch numbers is essential. You\u2019ll need to act quickly to show you are equipped for a spot in their next b-school class. Enroll in a calculus, statistics, and\/or accounting class at your local community college ASAP. Make sure you have the prerequisite skills; you will need to earn an A! If you have time, also take additional quant-oriented courses, like finance or economics.<\/p>\n

2. Highlight your quant abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

In your\u00a0<\/span>resume<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>essays<\/span><\/a>, highlight quantitative aspects of your work to further demonstrate your quant proficiency. Use vivid details, examples, and anecdotes that will prove to the adcoms that your low quant score was a fluke, and that it\u2019s clear to you and those who work with you that there are no quant problems here.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Let your recommenders get the job done<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ask your\u00a0<\/span>recommenders<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to highlight your quantitative achievements as well. Having a respected third-party vouch for your skill will help you immensely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, your scores don't exist in a vacuum. With the right moves, you can overcome this weakness and still present a super strong MBA application.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Handling a Low GMAT Verbal Score<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0MBA Admissions Tip: Dealing with a Low GPA<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Low GMAT Score? Don\u2019t Panic\u2026Yet.<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a> originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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