Delayed GMAT score for business schools

Question

Hi,

I was wondering if schools are accepting late GMAT scores assuming all other documents are submitted correctly in time.

I have an Online GMAT exam on January 10th so it is possible that I get my score till January 20th. I am applying for US universities where the deadlines for 2nd round is 15th of January and I am willing to apply for a financial aid as well.

Will schools accept this kind of scores delay? If yes, do I get any disadvantages in the admission + scholarship stage?

Thanks in advance,
Ali

logro · Answer

Hey Ali - The timeline is a bit cramped up for sure. There have been cases where in the online gmat scores were available in less than 4 working days. Having said you cannot bank on the expedited Online gmat score timeline, I would suggest you to drop in an email to the adcom about this. In my experience the adcoms are very friendly and will certainly help you out

PS: Be aware that the response might be delayed due to the ongoing holiday season, so be patient

Ali1951 · Answer

Yeah, I contacted them but as you said its holiday time so ideally I will be answered after 4th of January. I think I am left with the mere hope that results being released within 5 days so that I could have a time to send the score as well. Meanwhile, do you think it is worth rescheduling my exam to 2-3 days earlier?

Thanks a lot logro!

Thanks a lot logro!

DisciplinedPrep · Answer

Ali1951  - I don't think it's a good idea to take the risk of submitting your GMAT score after the deadline, especially given we have had instances in which test-takers did not receive the official score of GMAT Online even after a month of taking the test. An ideal option is to take written consent from the admissions committee of your target schools.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Ali,

Since Schools often take weeks (or even months) to decide who to invite to their Programs, many Schools have shown some 'flexibility' in terms of when they need access to your Official Score Report (as long as the rest of your application is in on time). In your situation though, you might be applying without actually knowing what your GMAT Score is - and that's a bit different of a situation. Given how Covid-19 has upended the traditional application process this year, I suspect that most Schools would be fine with you applying under the circumstances (assuming that your Official Score from the At-home GMAT will eventually become available). That having been said, the professional way to handle this would be to reach out to each School directly, explain your situation and confirm that it is still okay to apply under these circumstances. 
 
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Ali,

Yes, some schools will allow you to send in your GMAT score after the application deadline. However, to be certain of which schools will allow this you should reach out to the folks in admissions to get a definitive answer.

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