GMAT value after getting into ISB

Hi sk34

You should try and raise the score. While it may not be as important for Marketing roles, it will certainly be a factor in Consulting roles.

HI Sk34,

First of all congratulations for the admit with a 610 GMAT score. You must have a super cool profile to have this result despite the GMAT score. Which brings me to your question.
You got all this way with your GMAT score- I am sure most of us here would have written you off on the basis of that score alone. Why retake? Will it be a hurdle in your future life? If not, why waste a few hundred $$$$ for no value? If however, your future job requires a GMAT score - I know consulting does- then retake.

If ISB has the confidence in your abilities despite this score, then treat it as such and let the matter rest.

You'd soon be interacting with the ISB faculty and career services for the YLP - get their opinion on the value of GMAT for you. If they strongly suggest you should take it, then go ahead. Otherwise there are better past times in life.

P.s. - just reread you are keen on consulting roles. even in that scenario, wait a bit. People often change career goals - you still have two years to go (and figure this) before you join ISB.

If you have enough time, why dont you retake GMAT exam to guarantee your chance.

Hi sk34, your GMAT score doesn't matter, if you have already gotten an admit to ISB.

If you are aspiring for Consulting scores, it is not your GMAT score, but your academic performance at ISB that matters. So, if you believe that your current GMAT score is not reflective of your academic potential and that you are capable of emerging in the top 5-7% of the batch (in terms of academic performance) at ISB, then there are good chances that your aspiration of getting a job in Consulting will be realized.

On the other hand, if you (hypothetically) do get a sterling GMAT score, but don't do well (academically) at ISB, then chances are not bright that your aspiration of getting a job in Consulting will be realized.

So, in either case, your GMAT score doesn't matter; it's your academic performance at ISB that matters. In best case scenario, great GMAT score is at best a good-to-have and not a must-have.