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29 Aug 2007, 08:39
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After going back and forth on this decision, I have decided to give my GMAT again...next week. I took a few practice tests (MGMAT) and scored much higher on Verbal (44, 42). While I know that it is not the same as GMATprep, I think I am a little more confident of scoring 40+ and assuming my Q does not drop, should score 750ish.
While I agree with most of the guys who were against my retake, I think I feel that both ncprasad and pelihu have a point. This is something that I can control and I dont want to think later on that my GMAT score did me in.
Since I am looking to app to 2-3 schools in R1, and one of which has a deadline in November, I should be ok (I hope). Atleast have some of my outlines done.
My question is this though: HYPOTHETICALLY, what would be the implication if I end up scoring less than my first take? I sure hope it doesnt happen but you never know. I know schools take only the highest score but does it matter it was the first attempt?
While I agree with most of the guys who were against my retake, I think I feel that both ncprasad and pelihu have a point. This is something that I can control and I dont want to think later on that my GMAT score did me in.
Since I am looking to app to 2-3 schools in R1, and one of which has a deadline in November, I should be ok (I hope). Atleast have some of my outlines done.
My question is this though: HYPOTHETICALLY, what would be the implication if I end up scoring less than my first take? I sure hope it doesnt happen but you never know. I know schools take only the highest score but does it matter it was the first attempt?
29 Aug 2007, 09:01
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Schools say they only look at your high score but this close to applications if you drop down below 700 they might question your taking it again. 720 is a good score and if you go down to 680 that would reflect poorly on your reasoning. If you drop 10pts or stay the same they wont care at all much like if you go up 10 pts.
I highly doubt you are going below 700 so don't worry about it. Good luck...
I highly doubt you are going below 700 so don't worry about it. Good luck...
29 Aug 2007, 09:28
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What about sending your 1st score all the schools in your portfolio and then choosing a completely different set of schools to send your 2nd score. This way, you have a safety net. If you score lower, your target schools can live blissfully in the ignorance of your 2nd attempt. If you score higher, you can resend the higher score to all the schools again.
This is the strategy I followed.
Montauk even recommended this approach in his book. So, I dont think you would be violating any ethics.
I hope this helps. If you are performing well in practice, go for it. All the best!
This is the strategy I followed.
Montauk even recommended this approach in his book. So, I dont think you would be violating any ethics.
I hope this helps. If you are performing well in practice, go for it. All the best!
I do hope I can score 750ish, not much of a jump but just makes me feel more confident about my chances and might compensate for a not so spectacular GPA 
