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16 Oct 2023, 06:37
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Like, at what point do y'all think that any additional effort would yield an EV so low that any attempt to improve your score further would be an exercise in futility and/or an early sign of mental illness? How do you shake off the feeling that you *could* have done even better, had you not missed that one easy problem?
16 Oct 2023, 06:41
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I would say that most people feel that they could’ve done better after walking out of the test center… it’s just a feeling however 😂
You are asking a very good question. There are a few perspectives.
First, There is more to consider other than just effort. There’s also regret and that’s probably one of the bigger reasons people retake it because it’s opportunity limited by time and if they don’t do it now they will regret it later so even if the score doesn’t improve, it’s still not wasted so to speak because at least it addresses doubts and future regret.
Second, is this the best use of your time and is there anything else you can do to strengthen your application? If you have nothing else to do, then you may as well try retaking the test but if you still need to do out of work in the applications or you can improve your standing in other ways, then you may want to pursue those areas.
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16 Oct 2023, 08:19
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I believe that the inflection point where additional effort might yield diminishing returns comes at around a score of 750. Chasing after those few extra points beyond this can demand an exponentially higher amount of time and effort, with no guaranteed outcome. A score of 750 or above already places one in the top echelon of test-takers, making them incredibly competitive for the world's best business schools.
It's easy to get caught up in wanting that perfect score or beating ourselves up over tiny slip-ups. But there's something to be said for aiming high, while also giving a nod to the milestones we've hit. After all, a bit of self-love goes a long way.
Beyond the logic of high scores, there's another reason not to retake: if you've hit your target score for your dream schools, that's a win. Admissions go beyond scores; it's your story, passion, and experiences that truly matter.
