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14 Jun 2018, 01:32
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I've been filling out some online applications and a couple of them ask for the number of times I've taken the GMAT. I only have 2 accepted scores (710 & 750), but have taken the exam 5 times. The remaining scores range from a 650-690 and they are all cancelled. I'm worried that letting them know that I've written the exam 5 times but only have 2 cancelled scores would raise eyebrows a bit and probably make them assume the worst.
If I remember right, schools cannot verify this information, so why do they ask for this? Do I just let them know that I've done it 5 times? Also, is it possible that they'll ask for the scores of my cancelled attempts?
If I remember right, schools cannot verify this information, so why do they ask for this? Do I just let them know that I've done it 5 times? Also, is it possible that they'll ask for the scores of my cancelled attempts?
14 Jun 2018, 09:45
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I would reach out to the schools & ask for clarification about whether they want to know how many scores you have or how many times you've taken the test (even if you ended up cancelling a score). My guess is that they want to know how many scores you have so they can make sure they are seeing all of the scores that you reported. In general, you can assume that schools really will just take your top score & not penalize you for the others. But in this case I'd just ask for clarification so you can make sure you're giving them the info they are requesting, and either way I'd just be honest in your response. You don't want to put your application at risk by being dishonest & it's not at all uncommon for a candidate to cancel a score. So I wouldn't worry too much about it! Save your energy for the rest of your application. 
14 Jun 2018, 10:53
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Booth and Kellogg have been asking this question for a few years now.... ever since the GMAC has allowed canceling and hiding canceled attempts. They have been asking for the number of times one has attempted the GMAT (including the visible and the invisible attempts) - they are mostly after the "invisible" canceled scores more than anything else... since they can see the others.
P.S. My conclusion is that some schools did pay attention and did use GMAT attempts to some extent (small or big) in their evaluation of candidates. As to what extent they use this info, I am not really sure but as Jon said, it is very common to take the GMAT multiple times. However, GMAC's promise that schools will never find out if you cancel is true, but in reality, they do find out.
