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18 Jul 2016, 08:04
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Hello,
as I am currently preparing for taking the GMAT, some questions surrounding the test taking strategy emerged.
The latest reinstatement policy of GMAC regarding the cancellation and reinstatement of scores is, as far as I know, that one has three days to cancel the score and up to five years to reinstate them. If this is true, it should open up room for taking, say three tests, cancelling them and finally reinstating the highest score out of three.
Just to be reassured, would this be a valid option or are there any further restrictions I am not taking into consideration?
Finally, I am aware of the financial aspect.
Thank you in advance for your answers!
as I am currently preparing for taking the GMAT, some questions surrounding the test taking strategy emerged.
The latest reinstatement policy of GMAC regarding the cancellation and reinstatement of scores is, as far as I know, that one has three days to cancel the score and up to five years to reinstate them. If this is true, it should open up room for taking, say three tests, cancelling them and finally reinstating the highest score out of three.
Just to be reassured, would this be a valid option or are there any further restrictions I am not taking into consideration?
Finally, I am aware of the financial aspect.
Thank you in advance for your answers!
18 Jul 2016, 10:42
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Dear ogW,
I'm happy to respond.
Yes, you can cancel up to three days, and reinstate, at a hefty fee, any time in five years. I am a little less clear what happens if one takes GMAT #1, cancels that, then takes GMAT #2, cancels that, and at some later time plans to reinstate GMAT #1. I suppose you could have multiple tests canceled and then simply reinstate the one you want, but this behavior is really questionable and arguably duplicitous, and I strongly suspect that if multiple people start doing this, GMAC will change its policy.
Here's what I will say. Take full responsibility for your actions. Practice the habits of excellence throughout your studies and plan to bring the best of yourself to the GMAT. Plan to take it just one, and prep for it as if your life depended on it. Yes, if you are sick or there's a power outage or something unplanned happens, that's a good reason to cancel. Barring the unexpected, take full responsibility for making the one time you sit for the test the best you can do. You see, in business world and in life, you often don't get do-over opportunities, and there is something inherently irresponsible in making the do-overs part of your planned strategy beforehand. Believe in yourself. Trust yourself. Take full responsibility for your life. Practice bringing the best of yourself to each and every situation, no matter how trivial and unimportant, so that by the time you sit for your one and only GMAT, you are well-prepared to bring the best of yourself to that experience.
That's my two cents. Let me know if you have any questions.
Mike
19 Jul 2016, 00:18
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Hi Mike,
thank you for your response.
This approach undoubtedly might lead one to prepare in an insufficient way, simply due to the awareness that a failure does not necessarily mean a lot. And I totally agree with you that all the preparation should by done with an attitude of excellence and in order to strive for the best possible on the test taking day.
Nevertheless, assuming that one can benefit from the decreased pressure due to this mechanism that allows cancelling a score without any consequences might even foster a better performance on the test day. I am struggling whether I agree that the 'strategy' of taking the best out of three is really duplicitous. Regarding one of the threads here concerning the money value of a certain +/- of points on the score, and taking the standard deviation of +-30 points into consideration, a 30 point difference could already mean a lot and translates into real money that is more than making up for the costs of cancelling and reinstatement. If GMAC really allows to reinstate score #1 after score #2 and #3 have been cancelled, it could be also perceived as seizing an opportunity that has been created.
I would rather say its a rationale to consider the opportunities provided (and maybe they are even intentionally created in order to exploit the test takers willingness of maximizing the score) and combined with the right attitude for every single test, something to seriously consider.
Best
ogW
thank you for your response.
This approach undoubtedly might lead one to prepare in an insufficient way, simply due to the awareness that a failure does not necessarily mean a lot. And I totally agree with you that all the preparation should by done with an attitude of excellence and in order to strive for the best possible on the test taking day.
Nevertheless, assuming that one can benefit from the decreased pressure due to this mechanism that allows cancelling a score without any consequences might even foster a better performance on the test day. I am struggling whether I agree that the 'strategy' of taking the best out of three is really duplicitous. Regarding one of the threads here concerning the money value of a certain +/- of points on the score, and taking the standard deviation of +-30 points into consideration, a 30 point difference could already mean a lot and translates into real money that is more than making up for the costs of cancelling and reinstatement. If GMAC really allows to reinstate score #1 after score #2 and #3 have been cancelled, it could be also perceived as seizing an opportunity that has been created.
I would rather say its a rationale to consider the opportunities provided (and maybe they are even intentionally created in order to exploit the test takers willingness of maximizing the score) and combined with the right attitude for every single test, something to seriously consider.
Best
ogW
