Last visit was: 19 Nov 2025, 11:38 It is currently 19 Nov 2025, 11:38
Home
GMAT
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Rewards
Chat
My Profile
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
User avatar
Rubashov1
User avatar
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Last visit: 29 Sep 2016
Posts: 866
Own Kudos:
107
Given Kudos: 15
Schools:Kellogg '10
Posts: 866
Kudos: 107
GMAT score 5-year expiration 22 Apr 2008, 11:35
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hi everyone,

I know that most schools will accept a GMAT score that is up to 5 years old, but does anyone know if this is looked down upon? Also, how is it measured. For instance, if you took the GMAT in March 2008 then apply to a school in September 2012 for enrollment in September 2013, does that count as expired?

The reason I ask is because, pending the outcome of an exciting/stressful day tomorrow, I might be putting off this B school thing to make a job switch. If I do so, I'll certainly put off school for at least 1.5-2 years, but maybe even farther. And with all the work I did on the GMAT (admittedly, not that much :lol: ), I don't want to lose my score. To be frank, I think I might have gotten a little lucky.

Thanks!
User avatar
dabots
User avatar
Joined: 18 Sep 2006
Last visit: 28 Apr 2014
Posts: 955
Own Kudos:
34
Location: Chicago, IL
Schools:Chicago Booth 2010
Posts: 955
Kudos: 34
GMAT score 5-year expiration 22 Apr 2008, 11:40
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
it has to be within 5 years at time of application, not matriculation
avatar
FairPlay
avatar
Current Student
Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Last visit: 01 Jan 2010
Posts: 64
Own Kudos:
25
Posts: 64
Kudos: 25
GMAT score 5-year expiration 22 Apr 2008, 13:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
You will be covered if your GMAT score hasn't expired by the time you submit you application.

My score was already expired when I got my interview invite, nor did it prevent me from being eventually accepted.
avatar
f00kie
avatar
Joined: 21 Mar 2008
Last visit: 31 May 2008
Posts: 8
Posts: 8
Kudos: 0
GMAT score 5-year expiration 22 Apr 2008, 18:29
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
rca215
Hi everyone,

I know that most schools will accept a GMAT score that is up to 5 years old, but does anyone know if this is looked down upon? Also, how is it measured. For instance, if you took the GMAT in March 2008 then apply to a school in September 2012 for enrollment in September 2013, does that count as expired?

The reason I ask is because, pending the outcome of an exciting/stressful day tomorrow, I might be putting off this B school thing to make a job switch. If I do so, I'll certainly put off school for at least 1.5-2 years, but maybe even farther. And with all the work I did on the GMAT (admittedly, not that much :lol: ), I don't want to lose my score. To be frank, I think I might have gotten a little lucky.

Thanks!
Show more

I plan on doing my GMAT this summer, and I haven't even yet graduated from university. Most will probably say it's not wise, but I've read all the requirements from major universities and the dates are relevant to application, not matriculation, leaving me a perfect window of up to 4 years of work experience after university. For example, for this year's Harvard class, the test would have had to be taken after January 2003. Other universities are a bit less stringent; Stanford says that the GMAT must be valid on the date of the round deadline that you apply for.