Finished my GMAT : 650 Q:48 , V:29

Question

I took my GMAT today and I am not quite happy about my score. Obviously my verbal section killed my score. On the GMAT Prep's that I had taken 2 days before the test, I had scored a little over 700, so I was confident about crossing the 700 barrier.

When I looked at my score, I was extremely sad. I am planning to apply for ISB. Can you please suggest what do i need to do? Should I re-take the test?

Pros :
I have 3.5 yrs of work exp.
1.5 yrs abroad (in financial side of IT)
Vast range of extracurricular activities.
Excellent Academic achievements.

Cons :
Since I belong to a IT background, I am a face in the crowd.
Poor GMAT score, escpecially in the verbal section.
I am not expecting great scores in essays either.

Please advice. Any inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Antmavel · Answer

Are you sure your breakdown is correct it sounds strange, I got 640 with Q48V31 :shock:

cooldude123 · Answer

Yes, that's my breakup.

Antmavel · Answer

something is weird...I just check my report, it is definitely Q48V31
and my global score is 640

it sounds logical compared to other scores...please chec your score again, it sounds not possible...29 is too low to get 650 even with a 48 in quant

are you sure you got 48 in Q and not 49 or 50 ?

anyway, maybe ETS is getting crazy :lol:

vc019 · Answer

Well there are a lot of people who apply to ISB who are from IT 'coz it is in an IT place. 

I think you should also give a shot at Said, Oxford and JBS, Cambridge Uni

gsr · Answer

That's good. But you can always try for a higher score if you have time. I am as surprised as Antmavel is on the total score and the breakdown. In my first attempt, I got 640 (Q47 V31)

I believe it is always V+Q that relates to the overall score.

Paul · Answer

I've heard of instances when the unofficial score can differ from the revised official score which is sent approx 2 weeks later in the mail.

tkkoh · Answer

That's quite a scary thought... I did my GMAT in 1 week of Oct, and have yet to received the official score... I have only been impatient but not nervous, etc, since I already know my score. Now that you say the official scores may be revised....

gsr · Answer

Dude...don't worry! As long as you can see other ppl with same Q+V and same score as your's, you are safe!! If i remember right, you scored very high, right!

cooldude123 · Answer

I hope there are no situations where people get a higher unofficial score and then end up getting a muck lower score in the official report. :shock:

mohish · Answer

cooldude, I have one very strong suggestion for you. If you are really serious about ISB and if you think you deserve a beter score, retake the test. ISB officially only considers the highest GMAT score of a candidate. If I were you, I would 'definitely' try again.

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Finished my GMAT : 650 Q:48 , V:29

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