{"id":32626,"date":"2016-04-03T13:36:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-03T20:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=32626"},"modified":"2023-10-24T20:46:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T03:46:28","slug":"3-tips-for-handling-a-low-gmat-verbal-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-handling-a-low-gmat-verbal-score\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Handling a Low GMAT Verbal Score"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight your solid communication skills.<\/p>\n

Recently\u00a0I talked about overcoming\u00a0<\/span>the challenge of a low GMAT quant score<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Today we\u2019ll discuss how to handle a less-than-perfect verbal GMAT score (in the bottom of the 80% range or lower for your target programs).<\/p>\n

With such a strong emphasis on\u00a0<\/span>teamwork<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and communication in b-school (and for the rest of your life as a successful businessperson), it\u2019s no wonder that stellar written and spoken verbal skills are essential for MBA students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 3 things you can do if you\u2019re worried that your low verbal score may interfere with your chances of acceptance:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Demonstrate the power of the written word<\/strong><\/p>\n

You <\/span>must<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>construct<\/i>\u00a0<\/i>e<\/i>xpressive,\u00a0flawlessly written\u00a0essays<\/a>. Maybe you couldn\u2019t prove <\/strong>your verbal<\/strong> abilities with your test performance, but now\u2019s your final opportunity to put your best verbal foot forward. Be sure to include examples and anecdotes that highlight your solid communication skills, so that you don't just have well-written essays, but that the content speaks to your verbal strengths as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Boost your verbal skills resume<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can enroll in additional writing and\/or communications courses at a local college (and earn A's). This option is particularly important if you\u2019ve received low grades in your college English courses in addition to scoring poorly on the GMAT. Public speaking clubs, debate teams, and other activities, roles, or events for which you've stepped up and proven your strong communication skills are all noteworthy items worth focusing on.<\/p>\n

3. Reason with your recommenders<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can ask your\u00a0<\/span>recommenders<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to comment positively on your written and verbal communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don't run for the hills just yet! A low verbal GMAT score won't banish you from b-school if you take strategic steps to build a rock-solid application, despite those pesky low numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Accepted<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a03 Tips for Handling a Low GMAT Quant Score<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Low GMAT Score? Don\u2019t Panic\u2026Yet.<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0MBA Admissions Tip: Dealing with a Low GPA<\/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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