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04 Jul 2020, 06:27
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Hi - I need some advise regarding whether or not to retake my GMAT.
I gave my attempt today and got a 680 (Q43, V40), and I feel it's 20-30 points less than what I am capable of. My time was a bit mismanaged in Verbal, but I managed to score well there. But because of the time issue I lost my nerve during the Quant section and messed it up.
My last few mocks were repeated attempts of the official GMAT tests, and I got these scores - 730 (Q49 V40); 710 (Q46; V42); 740 (Q49; V41); 680 (Q47, V35). I know these are inflated scores as the tests were 2nd attempts of the exam, but I feel even with the inflation in mind, I should be able to hit 700 in the real thing.
The schools I am targeting (ISB Hyderabad, IIMA, IIMB) look at average scores of 700, so I am slightly off the mark. Though I have a strong and slightly different profile (Indian female, non-engineering, non-commerce, have been an advertising, marketing and journalism student in graduation with 4 years exp in brand marketing), I don't want to be ignored by the AdComms because the score is not impressive enough.
Is my thought process correct? Should I go for a retake? Is 680 really that off-mark? Or am I being too much of a stickler to the 700-mark?
If yes, is it okay if I schedule my retake within next 3 weeks - I don't want to lose my momentum and have little time for the application period.
Thanks!
I gave my attempt today and got a 680 (Q43, V40), and I feel it's 20-30 points less than what I am capable of. My time was a bit mismanaged in Verbal, but I managed to score well there. But because of the time issue I lost my nerve during the Quant section and messed it up.
My last few mocks were repeated attempts of the official GMAT tests, and I got these scores - 730 (Q49 V40); 710 (Q46; V42); 740 (Q49; V41); 680 (Q47, V35). I know these are inflated scores as the tests were 2nd attempts of the exam, but I feel even with the inflation in mind, I should be able to hit 700 in the real thing.
The schools I am targeting (ISB Hyderabad, IIMA, IIMB) look at average scores of 700, so I am slightly off the mark. Though I have a strong and slightly different profile (Indian female, non-engineering, non-commerce, have been an advertising, marketing and journalism student in graduation with 4 years exp in brand marketing), I don't want to be ignored by the AdComms because the score is not impressive enough.
Is my thought process correct? Should I go for a retake? Is 680 really that off-mark? Or am I being too much of a stickler to the 700-mark?
If yes, is it okay if I schedule my retake within next 3 weeks - I don't want to lose my momentum and have little time for the application period.
Thanks!
04 Jul 2020, 07:35
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PGPX program in IIMs allows you to take the GMAT. Given your work ex I suppose you're Targetting PGP. IIMs have been very specific that they require CAT for PGP. I will have to update if they are now allowing GMAT this year.
Anyhow, I am so happy that You're scoring well on the practice test.
Please look at the strategy and go through the momentum phase GMAT Verbal Strategy
There are some important links in the post itself.
If it helps plz leave a smile on my posts
04 Jul 2020, 11:09
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Hi - thanks for the reply. I will surley see the link.
As you may see from my mock test and GMAT score, Quant is my weak area. So any links there would also be appreciated.
Additionally, I plan to apply for the ePGP courses at the IIMs - the one year MBAs, that require 4-5 years work ex.
Should I take a retake of GMAT?
As you may see from my mock test and GMAT score, Quant is my weak area. So any links there would also be appreciated.
Additionally, I plan to apply for the ePGP courses at the IIMs - the one year MBAs, that require 4-5 years work ex.
Should I take a retake of GMAT?
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