GMAT at-home vs at-center | Urgent

Question

How soon can I schedule at-center GMAT exam after giving an at-home attempt? Is there any limitation, that we will have to wait for 16 days? TIA

sf3 · Answer

You can schedule immediately. The 16 day period does not apply to gmat online vs. at test center.

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AndrewN · Answer

Yes, I agree with  sf3 . In fact, I have had clients take back-to-back tests in subsequent weeks, and there is no way that could possibly fall outside a 16-day window. Just be careful not to rush too much into the task, assuming that whichever version you will be taking will necessarily make your score better. If you need to take a little longer to study in between attempts, then so be it.

Good luck.

- Andrew

bb · Answer

What is the urgency? What are you thinking?

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

As has been said you can schedule it right away. Let us know how things go with the online GMAT!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi 12Pranav,

If you are asking about the two GMAT formats (the traditional Test Center format and the At-home GMAT) because you want to retest quickly after earning a lower-than-expected Official Score, then you might want to hold off on retesting too soon. The GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, but if you scored lower than expected, then there are likely some 'inefficiencies' in your approach to the Exam that won't improve until you put in the necessary time to learn, practice and master some specific Quant and Verbal Tactics.

To answer your immediate question though, you do NOT have to wait 16 days (after taking the GMAT at a Test Center) to schedule an At-home GMAT and vice-versa. However, the two formats are notably different from one another - and it takes time to properly train for one format (especially if you have been training to face the other).

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) Have you taken the Official GMAT (and if you have, then how did you score - including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?)?
2) How long have you studied in total? How many hours do you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used so far?
4) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
5) What is your overall goal score?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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