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Should I by all means avoid applying in Round 3? And if I have to, are there ways that can make the situation better?

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Yes, you should avoid R3 (but every generalization has an exception)
I have been watching stats on GMAT Club in terms of admissions numbers and R3 is by far the lowest/thinnest in terms of admits.... but this of course depends on the school (e.g. does the school have 6 rounds like some of the european ones? or will your promotion/raise clear by R3? Are you getting a score that will be 600 vs 750?, is it a life situation (uncertainty), etc). There are legitimate reasons to apply in R3 but usually people recommend against them.

Here are some threads for reference:
worth-applying-in-round-155490.html
https://gmatclub.com/blog/2013/01/dont-a ... s-article/
apply-in-round-2-with-720-750-or-round-3-with-124735.html
round-3-application-for-international-students-127303.html
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Yes, you should avoid R3 (but every generalization has an exception)
I have been watching stats on GMAT Club in terms of admissions numbers and R3 is by far the lowest/thinnest in terms of admits.... but this of course depends on the school (e.g. does the school have 6 rounds like some of the european ones? or will your promotion/raise clear by R3? Are you getting a score that will be 600 vs 750?, is it a life situation (uncertainty), etc). There are legitimate reasons to apply in R3 but usually people recommend against them.

Here are some threads for reference:
worth-applying-in-round-155490.html
https://gmatclub.com/blog/2013/01/dont-a ... s-article/
apply-in-round-2-with-720-750-or-round-3-with-124735.html
round-3-application-for-international-students-127303.html
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Thank you so much bb!
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Yes, you should avoid R3 (but every generalization has an exception)
I have been watching stats on GMAT Club in terms of admissions numbers and R3 is by far the lowest/thinnest in terms of admits.... but this of course depends on the school (e.g. does the school have 6 rounds like some of the european ones? or will your promotion/raise clear by R3? Are you getting a score that will be 600 vs 750?, is it a life situation (uncertainty), etc). There are legitimate reasons to apply in R3 but usually people recommend against them.

Here are some threads for reference:
worth-applying-in-round-155490.html
https://gmatclub.com/blog/2013/01/dont-a ... s-article/
apply-in-round-2-with-720-750-or-round-3-with-124735.html
round-3-application-for-international-students-127303.html
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Hi bb,

Is it possible for you to give me some advice about my next step? Now is October, I can either (1) take GMAT in 10 days (I just did my first GMAT Prep mock exam, the result is 700), and then start to apply. Or (2) I start to structure essays now while studying for GMAT, and take GMAT at the end of October.

I prefer the second approach now because my quant is only at 68% so I want to improve that, and I'm planning to use an admission consultant to help me with the application. Is there any significant disadvantages with this approach?

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And of course the answer is.... It depends. For example how long have you been studying? If only a month or a few weeks, then yes, take the test in a month or so. If you have been at it for 3-4 month, another month is not likely to help.

Also it depends on your schools. How competitive are you as an applicant?

My suggestion, would be a third approach. Find the consultant now and pay them for a few hrs of their time. Many offer this service (I think admissionado has a package?) to help craft your strategy. There are many variables and they can evaluate them. They can figure out you drop dead date for the GMAT.

I could see, for example, you taking the GMAT in 10 days, which leaves some room for a retake should anything go wrong on the test day (things happen). But this strategy would allow you to gamble in exchange for a faster result, and more time for applications, essays and LOR's. Speaking of your score, by the way, Your quant is decent at 46. There is not a whole you need to improve. I could see 10 days giving you 2 points in quant and verbal and pushing you to the 720-740 territory. That's enough for most (Indian IT folks ignore the last comment).

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And of course the answer is.... It depends. For example how long have you been studying? If only a month or a few weeks, then yes, take the test in a month or so. If you have been at it for 3-4 month, another month is not likely to help.

Also it depends on your schools. How competitive are you as an applicant?

My suggestion, would be a third approach. Find the consultant now and pay them for a few hrs of their time. Many offer this service (I think admissionado has a package?) to help craft your strategy. There are many variables and they can evaluate them. They can figure out you drop dead date for the GMAT.

I could see, for example, you taking the GMAT in 10 days, which leaves some room for a retake should anything go wrong on the test day (things happen). But this strategy would allow you to gamble in exchange for a faster result, and more time for applications, essays and LOR's. Speaking of your score, by the way, Your quant is decent at 46. There is not a whole you need to improve. I could see 10 days giving you 2 points in quant and verbal and pushing you to the 720-740 territory. That's enough for most (Indian IT folks ignore the last comment).

Just some thoughts for you.




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Hi bb,

I truly appreciate your time, thank you for replying me in such great detail. Thank you!
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