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21 Sep 2025, 05:48
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Hi everyone,
This is my second post here, and I could really use some advice.
I just finished the GMAT and scored a 585, which was a bit of a disappointment since I was expecting closer to 610 (my average in practice mocks). The quant section was my weakest area at the 37th percentile.
I’m now working on applications for these programs:
Should I go ahead and apply in Round 1 with my 585 (knowing the quant is weak, but more seats are available), or hold off, retake the test, and apply in Round 2 with what I expect will be around a 610? I don’t think I can go much higher than that, but I feel confident I can reach it.
For context, I would summarize my profile in the following way:
Thanks a lot for your help!
This is my second post here, and I could really use some advice.
I just finished the GMAT and scored a 585, which was a bit of a disappointment since I was expecting closer to 610 (my average in practice mocks). The quant section was my weakest area at the 37th percentile.
I’m now working on applications for these programs:
- ESCP MiF
- ESCP MiM
- ESSEC MiM
- ESSEC MiF
- HEC Master in Economics and Finance
Should I go ahead and apply in Round 1 with my 585 (knowing the quant is weak, but more seats are available), or hold off, retake the test, and apply in Round 2 with what I expect will be around a 610? I don’t think I can go much higher than that, but I feel confident I can reach it.
For context, I would summarize my profile in the following way:
- Bachelor’s from ESADE with a good GPA
- Exchange semester at a target school in Europe
- Board member of a student association
- Two internships in VC and PE
- Summer 2024 volunteering project in Guatemala
- 90% scholarship for my bachelor’s programs
- Got a 100 on the TOEFL and have C2 level in Spanish and French
Thanks a lot for your help!
25 Sep 2025, 22:21
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Nicolass
Hi Nicolass,
A 585 GMAT, especially with weak quant, may raise concerns for finance-focused programs like HEC Economics & Finance or ESSEC/ESCP MiF, where quant rigor is essential. A 20–30 point bump, particularly with improved quant, can make a meaningful difference in how adcoms perceive your academic readiness. Most European schools don’t penalize Round 2 applicants as heavily as US schools do — you won’t be at a major disadvantage if you apply in R2, especially with a stronger GMAT. Wait and apply in Round 2 with a higher score.
A modest improvement in GMAT, especially in quant, will strengthen your chances and show commitment to putting your best foot forward. Your profile is strong enough to hold in R2.
In the meantime, sharpen your quant fundamentals and aim for even just a 610+ with a balanced split — that’ll go a long way.
If you want personalized guidance, feel free to book a free consultation with our experts — we’re here to help you craft the best application possible. You can also connect with our experts directly via a call or WhatsApp at +91 9769092456.
Good luck!
