GMAT 710 (Q48, V38). Should I retake?

Depends partly on the schools you're targeting and your overall profile. Had a student who took 6 hours of tutoring having already gotten a 700. A score that is good for many decent schools. The same student ended up with a 760 in about 10 days which it's probably fair to say is good enough for any elite MBA program.

Consider checking out the median gmat scores of the schools you're interested in.

bellakand:

Everyone above raises the right questions regarding the type of schools to which you are applying.

My question is, what is the opportunity cost to applying? Are you applying R1? Are you (also) considering R2? Timing is everything including:

(1) The time you have left to take the exam (do you need prep?)
(2) When you are able to actually sit for the exam
(3) What else you can be doing with time spent focused on a GMAT retake such as profile improvements or the application itself

If you are aiming for the top, top schools, a 710 and your Q45 score is probably fine. If you are going to middle to top, it is likely fine. If you are looking for scholarship money, I would think a higher overall GMAT score is a must.

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My score is very similar. Overall was 710. Q47 V47.

1. Havent had any issues with the score. Its good enough for the vast majority of programmes including some of the top

2. GMAT score is only a part of the evaluation so if your profile is otherwise very strong you should be fine.

3. For scholarships, a slightly higher score may be important.

4. Here’s what’s most important though: check the matrix to see how much more of a bump u would need in the individual sections to end up with a higher overall. Then also check your performance in detail to see how much more prep and effort it will take you to achieve this bump. For me the 710 was on my first attempt, and the gap till 720 would require a pretty big jump on my quant and I didnt feel it was worth the effort, personally.

Hope this helps

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