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710 GMAT (43Q/44V) but horrible IR 22 Jun 2019, 10:32
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I am currently waitlisted at NYU Stern and just retook the GMAT in hopes of improving my overall application. I was thrilled to improve to a 710 with 43-Q and 44-V but horrified to see that my IR score was only a 2. I initially applied during round 3 with a 690 GMAT (40-Q, 44-V with 8-IR). I'm at a loss for what to do now - I can't believe how horrible my IR score was the second time around when it was so good the first time! Is it still worth submitting my new score to Stern in hopes of getting accepted off the waitlist? If I don't get in off the waitlist and look to re-apply next year, should I plan to retake the GMAT a third time in hopes of improving my IR score while maintaining both my verbal and quant scores?
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Hi 12121989,

Since this new Score shows an improvement in your Overall Score and your Quant Scaled Score, your profile would likely benefit from submitting this Score. That having been said, you're ultimately asking Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

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I am currently waitlisted at NYU Stern and just retook the GMAT in hopes of improving my overall application. I was thrilled to improve to a 710 with 43-Q and 44-V but horrified to see that my IR score was only a 2. I initially applied during round 3 with a 690 GMAT (40-Q, 44-V with 8-IR). I'm at a loss for what to do now - I can't believe how horrible my IR score was the second time around when it was so good the first time! Is it still worth submitting my new score to Stern in hopes of getting accepted off the waitlist? If I don't get in off the waitlist and look to re-apply next year, should I plan to retake the GMAT a third time in hopes of improving my IR score while maintaining both my verbal and quant scores?
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Hi 12121989,

Well, each and every B-School has own way of thinking, so that depends on the b-schools perspective of considering your GMAT. No doubt you carry an excellent GMAT score, but it's your overall profile that matters.
Although they don't publish individual IR scores like overall GMAT score for the admitted class, a low score IR do affect in competitive positioning of your application vis-a-vis other applicants. If you have everything going in your way, like excellent academics, prestigious work experience some good ECs, then the overall profile will take care of that. Otherwise, at least you run the risk of placed in the waitlist.
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I would go for it. I once helped someone get into Booth with a 1 on IR. From what I know so far, I believe they waitlisted you because they were concerned about your ability to handle the quant rigor of the class and you have improved in that area. If you feel you have a better test score in you, while you still have some momentum retake.

However, if you feel like you can't do any better in the near term, rest assured they have the previous IR score so I would append a note that you feel the first IR score was a better reflection of your abilities. They are likely to concur. Keep in mind they are looking at scores not for the sake of scores but as an indicator of your future success in class. Quant is the big deal; and also, they dont want you to dip the average too much if at all. It's lower than the class average but now only by 4 points; hopefully you have other strengths to offer the school.

If you dont retake, I think I would do MBA Math as well; 43 is OK but not awesome, MBA Math is like a 15 hour self paced program and has cred with admissions on proof of numeracy. Submit both.

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I am currently waitlisted at NYU Stern and just retook the GMAT in hopes of improving my overall application. I was thrilled to improve to a 710 with 43-Q and 44-V but horrified to see that my IR score was only a 2. I initially applied during round 3 with a 690 GMAT (40-Q, 44-V with 8-IR). I'm at a loss for what to do now - I can't believe how horrible my IR score was the second time around when it was so good the first time! Is it still worth submitting my new score to Stern in hopes of getting accepted off the waitlist? If I don't get in off the waitlist and look to re-apply next year, should I plan to retake the GMAT a third time in hopes of improving my IR score while maintaining both my verbal and quant scores?
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Hi 12121989,

Since you are currently on the waitlist and have improved your GMAT score, you really have nothing to lose by submitting your 710. If you do not get off the waitlist, then you can regroup and take another stab at the GMAT in the hopes of improving not only your IR score but also your quant score.

Please keep us updated and let us know how things turn out. Good luck!