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10 Sep 2015, 03:41
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Hi everyone,
I am in a bit of a predicament here. So my situation might a bit different, and im torn between trying to retake the test or not. Would appreciate some good advices here:
My profile:
- From developing country, only studying abroad for university
- English is the 2nd language
- Female
- Business working background ( management consulting) - Science educated (Math)
- Want to apply to top 10 school for MBA
- Want to apply for scholarship
My issue:
- I took GMAT without studying for a day. Was intended to study, but some issues happened that I couldnt find time to actually study for the test, and I do not want to change the date. Hence, I took the chance anyway.
- And since I didnt study, I dont even know I would have a portion called IR
. my score turned out to be: 700 (35V,49Q) 5 Writing and IR 3
So ... should I retake the test to improve my chance to get into top school? As in I think if I study for a bit more, I would be able to improve this to 750 or so, and at least got a better score in writing and IR. But then it would take more time, and at the end of the day, its a second test. Not sure if it would be bad for me or not.
Im sorry if my question has been answered elsewhere, then please just give me the link and I would read it. Thank you all!
I am in a bit of a predicament here. So my situation might a bit different, and im torn between trying to retake the test or not. Would appreciate some good advices here:
My profile:
- From developing country, only studying abroad for university
- English is the 2nd language
- Female
- Business working background ( management consulting) - Science educated (Math)
- Want to apply to top 10 school for MBA
- Want to apply for scholarship
My issue:
- I took GMAT without studying for a day. Was intended to study, but some issues happened that I couldnt find time to actually study for the test, and I do not want to change the date. Hence, I took the chance anyway.
- And since I didnt study, I dont even know I would have a portion called IR
. my score turned out to be: 700 (35V,49Q) 5 Writing and IR 3So ... should I retake the test to improve my chance to get into top school? As in I think if I study for a bit more, I would be able to improve this to 750 or so, and at least got a better score in writing and IR. But then it would take more time, and at the end of the day, its a second test. Not sure if it would be bad for me or not.
Im sorry if my question has been answered elsewhere, then please just give me the link and I would read it. Thank you all!
10 Sep 2015, 05:40
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Your AWA score is fine. Your IR score is low, but I've not seen an IR score of 3 trump a 700. Taking the exam again and getting a 750 would, of course, be great.
10 Sep 2015, 10:29
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Hi Kat23,
To start, a 700/Q49 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. Based on what you've described, with sufficient study time, you probably could raise your GMAT score, but the real question is if there would be any real benefit in putting in all of that extra time, energy and money to do so. Many Business Schools have publicly stated that they do not use an applicant's IR score as part of the application review process, so you likely have nothing to worry about there. Many Schools just expect a minimum of a 4.0 on the Essay, so your 5.0 score is fine.
You've provided some general details about your profile and goals, but have you thought about the specifics:
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) Do you know which specific Schools you plan to apply to?
3) Do you know what the Scholarship options are at those Schools/Programs?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, a 700/Q49 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. Based on what you've described, with sufficient study time, you probably could raise your GMAT score, but the real question is if there would be any real benefit in putting in all of that extra time, energy and money to do so. Many Business Schools have publicly stated that they do not use an applicant's IR score as part of the application review process, so you likely have nothing to worry about there. Many Schools just expect a minimum of a 4.0 on the Essay, so your 5.0 score is fine.
You've provided some general details about your profile and goals, but have you thought about the specifics:
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) Do you know which specific Schools you plan to apply to?
3) Do you know what the Scholarship options are at those Schools/Programs?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
