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So I am hoping to submit my MBA applications in September 2019 (for a September 2020 start) and I was wondering how the whole reporting scores thing works? I am planning to sit the GMAT exam at the end of this month. Do I send results straight after the exam? How can that be when I haven't applied? If no, when DO I send results?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

You can either send your reports for free directly after your GMAT (even though you have not applied yet) or wait to send your scores, for a fee, after you’ve taken the GMAT. That said, do you know the schools to which you plan to apply?

AjiteshArun · Answer

To add to what  ScottTargetTestPrep  mentioned:

1. You can select (up to) 5 programs at the exam center. The fee for this is included in the $250 you pay for the GMAT exam. This selection has to be made at the beginning of your exam (before you start solving any questions, and therefore before you see your scores).

2. You can buy additional score reports ($35/report) any time after your exam for a valid score (5 years at most).

3. Score reports don't include scores from any future (GMAT) tests, but they include scores from all tests taken in the last 5 years.

4. Once you've authorized Pearson to make your score report available to a program, that program will be able to access that score report through its systems for as long as your score is valid. This is irrespective of whether you ever apply to that program.

5. Once you actually apply to that program, they will (or should) verify your score before offering you admission.

jamalabdullah100 · Answer

Thanks. if I pick 5 schools before starting the exam and I score lower than what I wanted, then redo the exam a few months later and get a better score, will those 5 schools see my initial score?

jamalabdullah100 · Answer

What would be the benefit in waiting until later to send your scores (especially when it costs)? I am hoping to apply to the top schools so LBS, Harvard, Stanford etc but of course this depends on what I actually get.

AjiteshArun · Answer

The option to cancel a score is also there, so taking that into account, let's say you chose programs A, B, and C on your first attempt and chose C, D, and E on your second (C was chosen both times).

If neither attempt was cancelled :
1. C, D, and E will see  both  scores.
2. A and B will see only the  first  score.

If the first attempt was cancelled :
1. C, D, and E will see only the  second  score.
2. A and B will not see  either  score.

If the second attempt was cancelled :
1. A, B, and C will see only the  first  score.
2. D and E will not see  either  score.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi jamalabdullah100,

I guess the question you are really asking is what do you do after you see how you scored on your GMAT, right? If you are happy with your score, you could send it immediately. If you get a score that you are not happy with, then just cancel your score and retake the GMAT in the hopes of improving your score. If for some reason you need to use your original GMAT score, you can reinstate that score and send it to schools at a later date.

jamalabdullah100 · Answer

So it is possible to cancel a score then later reinstate?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Yes exactly. You can reinstate a canceled score.

jatrc1998 · Answer

Good luck! Go with a positive mindset to the exam and don't worry too much about repeating the test. Business schools don't mind if you retake the test.

IGIG · Answer

Hi all,

VeritasKarishma

For Indian candidates, we need to carry Pearson email confirmation, passport and additional ID. Correct?

There isn't a separate Admit Card, isn't it?

Thanks,

Posted from my mobile device

KarishmaB · Answer

For the test centre, what is need is your current (not expired) passport. It should have all your details (Name, DOB, Photo, Signature).
You can carry other things for safety sake but a proper passport will serve the purpose. Also, call up your test centre to confirm beforehand so that there are no surprises.

pm113 · Answer

Hi - I had a question regarding taking the exam at the test centre. I have my test coming up in 2 days. The GMAC website says that you "may" carry a copy of the appointment confirmation but some blogs say that it is important to carry it. The issue is that I seem to have deleted my appointment confirmation email and I am not able to download it from the website (although the website is reflecting my appointment) . Is it okay to not carry one?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I don't think it's needed. People just bring it as backup, but you should not need it when checking in for your exam.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider calling up your test center to ask. They may simply say that you only have to bring a valid ID.

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