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02 Sep 2014, 18:11
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Hi everybody,
So I just took the GMAT today. I started studying about a month ago and really didn't have much time to go over all the materials. I got IR4 Q49 V38. The total score is 710 (92% percentile), which is not so bad. However, my IR score is very low, I know, and my verbal is not so good either. I scored around 41 42 on the GMAT prep before. I know if I study more verbal, I could at least improve it by 4 or 5 points, but would it be worth retaking the test?
For some backgrounds, I am a senior at a very small liberal art school in New England. My GPA is decent: 3.7/4.0. I do a double major in International Relations and Finance with a minor in French, Honors Program. I have been interning at a small firm near my school for almost a year and really got involved. My firm is not well known, but I do make some impact at the firm. I am a club president at my school and really got involved in school activities as well.
For now, I am thinking of applying to the following programs:
- NYU Stern
- Isenberg
- Tuck
- INSEAD
- HEC
Thank you!!!
So I just took the GMAT today. I started studying about a month ago and really didn't have much time to go over all the materials. I got IR4 Q49 V38. The total score is 710 (92% percentile), which is not so bad. However, my IR score is very low, I know, and my verbal is not so good either. I scored around 41 42 on the GMAT prep before. I know if I study more verbal, I could at least improve it by 4 or 5 points, but would it be worth retaking the test?
For some backgrounds, I am a senior at a very small liberal art school in New England. My GPA is decent: 3.7/4.0. I do a double major in International Relations and Finance with a minor in French, Honors Program. I have been interning at a small firm near my school for almost a year and really got involved. My firm is not well known, but I do make some impact at the firm. I am a club president at my school and really got involved in school activities as well.
For now, I am thinking of applying to the following programs:
- NYU Stern
- Isenberg
- Tuck
- INSEAD
- HEC
Thank you!!!
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02 Sep 2014, 23:27
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Your score hovers around the average of your selected schools. So I do not think there is a need to retake, untill and unless you just cannot live with the score 
10 Sep 2014, 13:04
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Hi Fatchoco,
In regards to your score, while it is great to have high standards, a 710 is fantastic. As was said this is average for students trying to get into these schools. I would only retake if you feel that you really want to stand out fully ahead of the other applicants (which is a good thing sometimes). I would say contact the schools you are applying to and see what they are looking for specifically. Sometimes, certain schools can actually be quite helpful in regards to providing such info. See what the general consensus is for all of your choices. After you have a better idea of what they are looking for specifically, then reevaluate whether or not to retake the exam, but do not bother unless it is completely necessary, as you already have a good score. As for the verbal, I would brush up on some grammar fundamentals as this can help your overall Verbal score. If you need a recommendation, just let me know. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Good luck with your studies!
-Evan
In regards to your score, while it is great to have high standards, a 710 is fantastic. As was said this is average for students trying to get into these schools. I would only retake if you feel that you really want to stand out fully ahead of the other applicants (which is a good thing sometimes). I would say contact the schools you are applying to and see what they are looking for specifically. Sometimes, certain schools can actually be quite helpful in regards to providing such info. See what the general consensus is for all of your choices. After you have a better idea of what they are looking for specifically, then reevaluate whether or not to retake the exam, but do not bother unless it is completely necessary, as you already have a good score. As for the verbal, I would brush up on some grammar fundamentals as this can help your overall Verbal score. If you need a recommendation, just let me know. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Good luck with your studies!
-Evan
