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01 Jan 2015, 18:52
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I finished my undergrad this spring and am considering going to B-school 5-ish years down the road. I could study for and take the GMAT this year, but is there any downside to taking the test so early? Would schools look at the score differently or give it less weight in the application since it will be an old score?
I'm asking because I have a low undergrad GPA and my current job isn't spectacular, so I'm counting on a high GMAT to be one of the highlights of my application. The bright side of the job, though, is that I have ample free time right now so I can really attack the GMAT.
Thanks!
I'm asking because I have a low undergrad GPA and my current job isn't spectacular, so I'm counting on a high GMAT to be one of the highlights of my application. The bright side of the job, though, is that I have ample free time right now so I can really attack the GMAT.
Thanks!
01 Jan 2015, 22:59
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Hi TheJame,
It's good that you asked this question. The GMAT score that you earn is valid for 5 years, so if you plan on applying to Business School in 5+ years, there's a possibility that your GMAT score would not be valid by the time you applied (and you'd end up having to retake the GMAT).
In answer to your other question - "NO", Business Schools would not look down on your application if you took the GMAT years before you applied to Business School. Taking that type of proactive approach is actually a really smart thing to do and gives you a far greater chance to hit your score goals than someone who tries to cram in everything (the GMAT and the applications) in the last couple of months before the application deadlines.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
It's good that you asked this question. The GMAT score that you earn is valid for 5 years, so if you plan on applying to Business School in 5+ years, there's a possibility that your GMAT score would not be valid by the time you applied (and you'd end up having to retake the GMAT).
In answer to your other question - "NO", Business Schools would not look down on your application if you took the GMAT years before you applied to Business School. Taking that type of proactive approach is actually a really smart thing to do and gives you a far greater chance to hit your score goals than someone who tries to cram in everything (the GMAT and the applications) in the last couple of months before the application deadlines.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
07 Jan 2015, 13:09
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Agreed - there is no difference in terms of when in the 5 year period you take the exam. As long as the test date meets the 5 year requirement, the score itself is treated the same.
A high GMAT score is a good way to counter a low GPA. And generally speaking, the earlier you take the test -- the better.
You can read more about our insights on this topic here: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-prep-about ... ly-better/
A high GMAT score is a good way to counter a low GPA. And generally speaking, the earlier you take the test -- the better.
You can read more about our insights on this topic here: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-prep-about ... ly-better/
