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16 Mar 2020, 21:44
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First post on here but have been a frequent visitor to this site. 
Anyways, I am preparing to apply to a few of the Deferred MBA programs for college seniors (HBS / Stanford / Wharton / MIT) with deadlines between April 1st-April 8th. Starting March 17th, the GMAC will close all official test centers in the US. As a result, I am unable to take my scheduled exam anymore (a retake). There are no non-official centers near me (within 140 miles), and I imagine even those will close soon. The earliest date the centers will open is on or after April 16th, which is after my application deadlines.
I scored a 710 (46Q/41V) on my first official attempt a few weeks ago. This was disappointing since I had scored a 750 and 730 on my most recent OG practice exams prior to my first official attempt, with Quant Scores consistently higher than what I got on my first attempt. Knowing I could do better, I cancelled my 710 and continued to study, with my re-take scheduled for this weekend (keep in mind that schools cannot see that I took an exam and cancelled it).
MIT is the only school to officially respond to how the closing of test centers will impact applications so far (I expect the other programs to follow suit), stating the following:
'MBA Early Admissions applicants who are unable to take and/or secure official test scores due to limited access to test facilities should email us to request a temporary waiver to complete the exam. If admitted, your offer will be conditional upon a minimum score set forth in your offer letter.'
Other than the GMAT, I am very confident in the rest of my application (essays, leadership experiences, community involvement / impact, work experience, letters of recommendation) and believe I have some powerful extras that will make me a strong contender at these programs. However, as an ORM (Asian-American Male at a top state university), I am worried that my average GMAT score will stop them from even looking at the rest of my application. I know they say the GMAT is only one component, but I feel like for ORMs, a 710 GMAT just won't cut it at these schools, no matter how amazing the rest of my application is.
So my question to this forum is as follows: do you think it would be better to apply to these programs with No GMAT (assuming all the other schools waive it, which I imagine they will have to do), or re-instate my cancelled score of 710 and explain my circumstance in the "Additional Info" perhaps? I am unsure whether a 710 GMAT (not terrible, but low given my ORM status) or NO GMAT (due to out-of-control, coronavirus-circumstances), paired with other components of the application which are strong, is best?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I truly hope that everyone stays safe in these trying times. Keep your loved ones close!
Anyways, I am preparing to apply to a few of the Deferred MBA programs for college seniors (HBS / Stanford / Wharton / MIT) with deadlines between April 1st-April 8th. Starting March 17th, the GMAC will close all official test centers in the US. As a result, I am unable to take my scheduled exam anymore (a retake). There are no non-official centers near me (within 140 miles), and I imagine even those will close soon. The earliest date the centers will open is on or after April 16th, which is after my application deadlines.
I scored a 710 (46Q/41V) on my first official attempt a few weeks ago. This was disappointing since I had scored a 750 and 730 on my most recent OG practice exams prior to my first official attempt, with Quant Scores consistently higher than what I got on my first attempt. Knowing I could do better, I cancelled my 710 and continued to study, with my re-take scheduled for this weekend (keep in mind that schools cannot see that I took an exam and cancelled it).
MIT is the only school to officially respond to how the closing of test centers will impact applications so far (I expect the other programs to follow suit), stating the following:
'MBA Early Admissions applicants who are unable to take and/or secure official test scores due to limited access to test facilities should email us to request a temporary waiver to complete the exam. If admitted, your offer will be conditional upon a minimum score set forth in your offer letter.'
Other than the GMAT, I am very confident in the rest of my application (essays, leadership experiences, community involvement / impact, work experience, letters of recommendation) and believe I have some powerful extras that will make me a strong contender at these programs. However, as an ORM (Asian-American Male at a top state university), I am worried that my average GMAT score will stop them from even looking at the rest of my application. I know they say the GMAT is only one component, but I feel like for ORMs, a 710 GMAT just won't cut it at these schools, no matter how amazing the rest of my application is.
So my question to this forum is as follows: do you think it would be better to apply to these programs with No GMAT (assuming all the other schools waive it, which I imagine they will have to do), or re-instate my cancelled score of 710 and explain my circumstance in the "Additional Info" perhaps? I am unsure whether a 710 GMAT (not terrible, but low given my ORM status) or NO GMAT (due to out-of-control, coronavirus-circumstances), paired with other components of the application which are strong, is best?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I truly hope that everyone stays safe in these trying times. Keep your loved ones close!
16 Mar 2020, 22:58
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uziiiV2
First post on here but have been a frequent visitor to this site.
Anyways, I am preparing to apply to a few of the Deferred MBA programs for college seniors (HBS / Stanford / Wharton / MIT) with deadlines between April 1st-April 8th. Starting March 17th, the GMAC will close all official test centers in the US. As a result, I am unable to take my scheduled exam anymore (a retake). There are no non-official centers near me (within 140 miles), and I imagine even those will close soon. The earliest date the centers will open is on or after April 16th, which is after my application deadlines.
I scored a 710 (46Q/41V) on my first official attempt a few weeks ago. This was disappointing since I had scored a 750 and 730 on my most recent OG practice exams prior to my first official attempt, with Quant Scores consistently higher than what I got on my first attempt. Knowing I could do better, I cancelled my 710 and continued to study, with my re-take scheduled for this weekend (keep in mind that schools cannot see that I took an exam and cancelled it).
MIT is the only school to officially respond to how the closing of test centers will impact applications so far (I expect the other programs to follow suit), stating the following:
'MBA Early Admissions applicants who are unable to take and/or secure official test scores due to limited access to test facilities should email us to request a temporary waiver to complete the exam. If admitted, your offer will be conditional upon a minimum score set forth in your offer letter.'
Other than the GMAT, I am very confident in the rest of my application (essays, leadership experiences, community involvement / impact, work experience, letters of recommendation) and believe I have some powerful extras that will make me a strong contender at these programs. However, as an ORM (Asian-American Male at a top state university), I am worried that my average GMAT score will stop them from even looking at the rest of my application. I know they say the GMAT is only one component, but I feel like for ORMs, a 710 GMAT just won't cut it at these schools, no matter how amazing the rest of my application is.
So my question to this forum is as follows: do you think it would be better to apply to these programs with No GMAT (assuming all the other schools waive it, which I imagine they will have to do), or re-instate my cancelled score of 710 and explain my circumstance in the "Additional Info" perhaps? I am unsure whether a 710 GMAT (not terrible, but low given my ORM status) or NO GMAT (due to out-of-control, coronavirus-circumstances), paired with other components of the application which are strong, is best?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I truly hope that everyone stays safe in these trying times. Keep your loved ones close!
Anyways, I am preparing to apply to a few of the Deferred MBA programs for college seniors (HBS / Stanford / Wharton / MIT) with deadlines between April 1st-April 8th. Starting March 17th, the GMAC will close all official test centers in the US. As a result, I am unable to take my scheduled exam anymore (a retake). There are no non-official centers near me (within 140 miles), and I imagine even those will close soon. The earliest date the centers will open is on or after April 16th, which is after my application deadlines.
I scored a 710 (46Q/41V) on my first official attempt a few weeks ago. This was disappointing since I had scored a 750 and 730 on my most recent OG practice exams prior to my first official attempt, with Quant Scores consistently higher than what I got on my first attempt. Knowing I could do better, I cancelled my 710 and continued to study, with my re-take scheduled for this weekend (keep in mind that schools cannot see that I took an exam and cancelled it).
MIT is the only school to officially respond to how the closing of test centers will impact applications so far (I expect the other programs to follow suit), stating the following:
'MBA Early Admissions applicants who are unable to take and/or secure official test scores due to limited access to test facilities should email us to request a temporary waiver to complete the exam. If admitted, your offer will be conditional upon a minimum score set forth in your offer letter.'
Other than the GMAT, I am very confident in the rest of my application (essays, leadership experiences, community involvement / impact, work experience, letters of recommendation) and believe I have some powerful extras that will make me a strong contender at these programs. However, as an ORM (Asian-American Male at a top state university), I am worried that my average GMAT score will stop them from even looking at the rest of my application. I know they say the GMAT is only one component, but I feel like for ORMs, a 710 GMAT just won't cut it at these schools, no matter how amazing the rest of my application is.
So my question to this forum is as follows: do you think it would be better to apply to these programs with No GMAT (assuming all the other schools waive it, which I imagine they will have to do), or re-instate my cancelled score of 710 and explain my circumstance in the "Additional Info" perhaps? I am unsure whether a 710 GMAT (not terrible, but low given my ORM status) or NO GMAT (due to out-of-control, coronavirus-circumstances), paired with other components of the application which are strong, is best?
Thanks in advance for any help, and I truly hope that everyone stays safe in these trying times. Keep your loved ones close!
Hi uziiiV2
Thanks for posting. Please consider these points:
- You will need a competitive GMAT score finally. While Coronavirus disruptions will mean that schools will provide alternatives for the time being, ultimately, they will require parity in admitted applicants.
- If you feel the rest of your application can help you get consideration, proceed with it. Meanwhile, use the time now to study further and hopefully be at a place when you can submit a solid score, when asked (note: when, not if).
- The coronavirus outages are a big disappointment for everyone, but if you can use the time wisely now, and plan well, you can be ahead of the curve.
Finally, above all, these are unprecedented times - stay safe.
