Hi
Isildur,
Thank you for sharing your concern. Based on the information I have, here are my two cents:
GMAT score is just one data point for the adcom to consider out of your entire package, it is often regarded as evidence of academic excellence. If you have a high undergraduate GPA and a high GMAT grade, you'll actually be able to show the adcom that you can crack their program's curriculum, and they'll move on to consider other facets of your candidacy.
M7 business school states that they evaluate candidates holistically, which means that the GMAT is just one component of the submission. It simply means that your GMAT score is outstanding and capable of handling a demanding MBA curriculum. The 750-800 range counts as “very impressive,” and if you’re looking for scholarships, the higher, the better.
Your targeted business school’s average GMAT range spans from a 722 to a 732. If you think you will get a 750 or better, it would indeed support your application. But, unless you're reasonably confident that you can do so. As in, you haven't already studied your heart out and know that there's considerable space for improvement. You may want to read this
article on the Importance of GMAT score. It will help you give a good idea about your chances and instil “right” confidence.
Aside from your GMAT score, the number of factors such as your work experience, ECs, international experience, impact, post-MBA goals and so on will play an important role. I'd like to get to know your profile in-depth, and if we're successful in gauging impactful stories, you’ll just need to concentrate on your apps. Your essays, work profile, and how smartly you weave the narrative will play a much more significant role.
Hope it helps!
If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and answer any of your concerns. Feel free to
book a free session with us as per your convenience.
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
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Isildur wrote:
Hello,
I've recently started a topic on whether I should retake the GMAT under Share GMAT Experience section. I've been told that I'd better ask admission experts for their thoughts. So let me quickly repeat my question:
A short info about me so that you can better evaluate my question:
Middle Eastern
Undergrad - Top 5 domestic university
MSc - Top 20 world university
Current Industry - PE
I've just received 720 (Q50, V38, IR6). Considering I aim for M7, do you think I should retake the exam or continue as it is and start focusing on essays etc.?
I've not previously scored 720 with official mocks. I am fully aware and agree that a retake may not necessarily translate into a higher score. I particularly aim for, and aim to apply to all within the first round (thats actually why I took my GMAT this early) H/S/W + CBS/Booth/Sloan/LBS.
As you can imagine H/S/W are my priorities...
I am not an expert on this stuff that's why I asked for your valuable thoughts on this issue. If my score were 700, I would definitely go for it. However, as it is 720, which is almost the median/mean, I am not very sure whether the time I will spend will worth the result (its not even certain) and the potential incremental change will change my chances.
What I think is, although not sure, considering I come from a relatively less competitive pool than other countries and from a competitive background, 720 should do the job.
But again, I really have no idea, thats why I kindly ask you to share your valuable thoughts.
Many thanks for your responses...