GMAT 750 (Q45/V49/IR7) - What should I do?

Hi jeanjoaqim,

As the other forum members on this thread have pointed out, you can take the GMAT again if you want, but you don't need to. 750 is an amazing score, and most schools shouldn't have a problem with a Q45 (you can always reach out to your target schools and check with them).

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Thanks guys for the replies, appreciate the directness and honesty!

I guess it does not make much sense as you pointed out it would still probably only get me a ~760 score if I were to pump it up only a little bit and I don't have the time to go get that 50ish score on Quant. (I'm not an Indian IT guy, however feeder firm consultant so quite over-represented still despite not coming from the US haha...)

Just generally, when you guys talk about reaching out to schools to check with them - who are you referring to I should talk to? Someone from the actual school or to alumni?

Appreciate the help!

/JJ

Hi jeanjoaqim

Everything written so far makes sense, but it all comes down to one thing: Why was your quant score a 45 when you clearly demonstrated great reasoning skills with your verbal score?

Getting to the bottom of that is the key to deciding whether to retake the GMAT. I've sent you a PM with some detailed suggestions.

With regard to your question about who to ask about the importance of your quant score, you should reach out to the admissions offices of your target schools. They'll be able to guide you.

Best

Arvind

Lead GMAT Performance Coach
RetaketheGMAT

I don't think reaching out to schools is going to be productive. They don't do evaluations. They will tell you the most generic thing they can (rightfully so). They will tell you can have any score and that you should apply and then they will tell you.... so there is no value in bugging them really. It will be a frustrating and hopeless experience.

Better off you can try admissions consultants and get some free consults (don't abuse it though - don't ask 3 consultants exactly the same question at the same time on the forums). Pace yourself and engage one to get some answers and then you can cross check with another with slightly different questions. I suggest getting a phone call... but if you are applying in R2, they may not engage; it is so close to deadlines... they may be too busy but that could be your option.

Another option if you want to get your answers, you can check with some of your friends/people from your country who are students to see what they think about your application (not just your score). They should have some time over holidays.

By the way, if it's not a big inconvenience, there's no harm it taking the GMAT again to see if you have a better day on quant. Even if your verbal score drops, you might end up with a more balanced score

Hey jeanjoaqim,

Congratulations on scoring 750 on your GMAT! That is incredible and highly impressive.

Your "low" Quant score (Q45) might be slightly low but remember that GMAT is just 25% of your whole application and rest depends on your work experience, extracurriculars, and CSR activities, etc. Schools look for holistic profiles so don’t worry.

However, your exceptional Verbal score (V49) and overall high GMAT score demonstrate strong capabilities. If your application can showcase your quantitative skills through your professional experience or academic background, it might offset concerns about the Quant score.

Your profile is good so prepare a strong overall application, focusing on crafting compelling essays and securing robust recommendations might be a better use of your time.

For more tailored advice on your application strategy, including essay insights and school selection, feel free to reach out for a personalized discussion.

Hi jeanjoaqim,

I think you should be fine, but out of curiosity, what were you scoring on your practice exams?