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15 Nov 2025, 17:28
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Hi, applying for masters in strategic management in HEC. Just did my GMAT and scored 695: Quant: 88 (96th percentile), Verbal: 90 (100th percentile), DI: 76 (53rd percentile).
While HEC does not have minimum score or section score requirement, I am worried that the low DI score will affect my chances. any advice/suggestions on whether to retake?
While HEC does not have minimum score or section score requirement, I am worried that the low DI score will affect my chances. any advice/suggestions on whether to retake?
15 Nov 2025, 20:16
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Congratulations on the great 695.
Can you share how long you have prepared and what's your feeling about the DI section? Also what is the timeline you are looking at here?
The reason I asked is because, your Quant and Verbal foundations are already strong, as demonstrated by your sectional scores in these two. So if there is no special challenge you are facing with DI question types and you still have some time until the application deadline, you should be able to improve significantly in the DI section by finetuning your time management/problem-solving strategies, and the total score will be even more competitive.
Can you share how long you have prepared and what's your feeling about the DI section? Also what is the timeline you are looking at here?
The reason I asked is because, your Quant and Verbal foundations are already strong, as demonstrated by your sectional scores in these two. So if there is no special challenge you are facing with DI question types and you still have some time until the application deadline, you should be able to improve significantly in the DI section by finetuning your time management/problem-solving strategies, and the total score will be even more competitive.
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16 Nov 2025, 03:53
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Hi.
I took 2 days to prepare and did 2 mock tests only. DI wasn't an issue during the 2 mock tests as I got 83 and 82 respectively, which corresponds to 90+ percentile, I also did the tests under exam conditions. The main reason I felt that the DI score was low this time was mainly because of the lack of rest: I had to travel very early in the morning just to reach the test center on time and I wasn't feeling well that day; was having headaches and felt nauseous during the DI section.
While I am confident that I can score higher on DI, I am wondering the need for retaking. Of course, a higher GMAT score would look good but do admissions committee look at sectional score? The average GMAT score is 645-655. Also, it is very costly + time consuming for me to retake the GMAT again.
Thanks!
I took 2 days to prepare and did 2 mock tests only. DI wasn't an issue during the 2 mock tests as I got 83 and 82 respectively, which corresponds to 90+ percentile, I also did the tests under exam conditions. The main reason I felt that the DI score was low this time was mainly because of the lack of rest: I had to travel very early in the morning just to reach the test center on time and I wasn't feeling well that day; was having headaches and felt nauseous during the DI section.
While I am confident that I can score higher on DI, I am wondering the need for retaking. Of course, a higher GMAT score would look good but do admissions committee look at sectional score? The average GMAT score is 645-655. Also, it is very costly + time consuming for me to retake the GMAT again.
Thanks!
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