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23 Dec 2016, 05:18
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Dear all,
I wanted to clarify the following question. I took the first GMAT exam this August, and, because I practically did not prepare to it at all (and took the test just to get the sense of what it is), my initial score was 620, which is quite low. Nevertheless, I was pretty sure I've cancelled this score right after the exam in the testing centre, and was quire surprised when it turned out the score became reportable (I mailed to GMAC to confirm that they told me the scores were not cancelled!).
Now (1) is it still possible to agree with GMAC to get the initial scores cancelled even when the 72-hour period for cancellation has passed? This issue is that I was pretty sure I cancelled them and that attempt was for mere practicing purposes; (2) if, for example, during my second attempt I score significantly higher than initially, could the initial low score of 620 still undermine the school's impression of my application? Would it make sense to explain this somehow in my application?
Many thanks to everyone in advance!
I wanted to clarify the following question. I took the first GMAT exam this August, and, because I practically did not prepare to it at all (and took the test just to get the sense of what it is), my initial score was 620, which is quite low. Nevertheless, I was pretty sure I've cancelled this score right after the exam in the testing centre, and was quire surprised when it turned out the score became reportable (I mailed to GMAC to confirm that they told me the scores were not cancelled!).
Now (1) is it still possible to agree with GMAC to get the initial scores cancelled even when the 72-hour period for cancellation has passed? This issue is that I was pretty sure I cancelled them and that attempt was for mere practicing purposes; (2) if, for example, during my second attempt I score significantly higher than initially, could the initial low score of 620 still undermine the school's impression of my application? Would it make sense to explain this somehow in my application?
Many thanks to everyone in advance!
23 Dec 2016, 12:30
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I would not worry about it. School hardly care about a lower score or multiple scores as schools pick the highest one (you actually self report it on your application). I doubt the second lower score will have much of an implication on your application and if that is the biggest potential issue in entire app, you can absolutely write 2 sentences about it in the optional essay to have your bases covered but it will be a formality more or less.
23 Dec 2016, 12:41
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BB, thanks a lot for your response. Although, I'm still reluctant to demonstrate any poor results, especially when these took place as a result of mere coincidence and misunderstanding. My biggest concern is that the above-700 GMAT score looks more formidable alone rather than coupled with low and intimidating "testing" score: it may show that in fact your abilities could be below average at times. Perhaps it would make sense to drop a couple of explanation sentences somewhere in the cover mail or application.
