GMAT Score Breakdown Concern

Question

Hey everyone,

I just wrote the GMAT and got a 750, which I am pretty happy with. That said, I am somewhat concerned about the breakdown I got.

7.0 IR (82nd percentile)
 47 Quant (67th percentile)
 47 Verbal (99th percentile)

This got me a 750, which is a 98th percentile score. Im planning on applying exclusively to H/S/W and I'm concerned that my low quant score might be a red flag. That said, I studied engineering and my grades are fairly high, so I'm not too sure what to make out of this score.

Thanks!

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

Nice performance overall on the GMAT, with this score you are certainly a top performer but I do understand your concerns with how your quant score will look. I would not go as far as calling it a red flag but it may lead to the AdComm at these top schools to give additional attention to other quantitative elements of your profile. As long as these elements in your profile line up as you suggest, I think you can avoid this tanking your chances

whatiswacc · Answer

Thanks for the reply.
I studied engineering from a top 20 school worldwide and was ranked in the top 1%. That said, wouldn't the adcoms wonder why my Q score was so low given how well I performed at school?

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

I'm not sure wondering is the phrasing I would use, they would probably expect it to be higher but given your overall GMAT score which is very high and your undergrad performance which is also top notch they should have little questions about your overall aptitude. Your GMAT is just a snapshot of your aptitude your GPA represents your aptitude in a more long form fashion, so schools will look at both to assess your abilities.

whatiswacc · Answer

So, in your opinion, you don't think I should rewrite the GMAT to try to hit the 80/80 split?

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

I think with only a few weeks left to complete your application I think a better use of your time is to focus on creating the most compelling application possible to ensure you stand out off the page just as much as you do on the page.

whatiswacc · Answer

Thanks for all these replies. One last question

If I were to wait until next year to apply, should I consider retaking the exam? I don't think I'll be able to achieve 47 in Verbal again, but I may be able to get something along the lines of Q49, V42.

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

Yes well only because you would have so much time to take a stab at improving your quant score. Your 750 however is strong enough to apply this application season if you choose to go that route. Remember the GMAT is only one data point.

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