adityab20 Suppose they really like the overall profile and value you will bring to the class, in that case, they will consider the results of multiple attempts and also see if the current score is otherwise supported by strong academic performance. There’s no set formula for how Insead adcom will evaluate your profile, but rest assured they will consider multiple factors before deciding whether to call you for an interview. Use your optional essay to show that you are aware that this is not your best performance in the quant section, what the reason might be, and why they should consider your best score. If you are willing to put in the effort, include evidence of your academic achievements if you have any from previous years/university.
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Hi everyone, I have a question regarding GRE scores for INSEAD. They recommend an 80th percentile in both sections. I’ve taken the test multiple times, my highest Quant score was 165 (70th percentile) in August 2023, and my highest Verbal score was 160 (83rd percentile) in February 2025, but unfortunately, I didn’t perform well in Quant on the most recent attempt.
This is a long shot but does INSEAD consider the highest Quant and Verbal scores from different test dates, or do both scores need to be from the same test sitting? And is there any way to address this in the optional essay or anything that can be done? Any tips or insights would be super useful and appreciated