Haven't received GMAT score. 14 days and counting. What to do?

Question

Hi guys, I gave GMAT on Aug 10 here in India and accepted my score and got an unofficial report. However, the status in mba.com is blank under this exam. I contacted GMAT customer care few days back but got a normal response to wait.

Does it take so long to get the score? I heard it takes 5-7 days only. I want to send my score for R1 and hence worried if I don't get the AWA score. Any info/tips/suggestions? Thanks.

gmatexam439 · Answer

Hi,

I gave my exam sometime back, so don't really remember how long does it take for GMAC to generate official scores. However, you may reach out to admission committee member's of your target and schools and explain your situation beforehand.

Further, if you are required to send your scores directly to the university via GMAC then you should be able to do that. Once your official score is generated it would be shared with the universities. This happens with those 5 universities as well that you choose while taking the exam.

I hope that helps!

Best Regards.

bb · Answer

Hi. It takes up to 20 days to do the AWA. Usually it is much faster... but not always.

The schools do not need to receive your score report by the deadline. You will report your score on the application and that’s enough. Usually your score needs to get in by the time they review your application or by the time of the interview which I think you have plenty of time for that. Some folks have even taken their gnat the day before the deadline (usually a retake before R2 deadline). That is good enough for many programs since you get your score immediately.

PS. To add, it is good you have contacted the support but I’m hoping you’ll get your final score with AWA pretty soon.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Since it’s been 15 days, my guess is that you’ll be getting your official score quite soon. Please update us once it’s been received.

karanbce · Answer

bb  and  ScottTargetTestPrep

I still haven't received my test-center scores yet. 26 days and counting. GMAC's response is really frustrating, all they say is wait. (Is the delay by any chance because I didn't select any schools for sending the score at the beginning of the GMAT Exam?)

I need to submit my application by Sep 8 and Sep 15 deadlines. I can apply with this score, but what if the official score doesn't come for weeks more?? I'm worried if they will put a hold on my application, or perhaps not even review it?

I actually have a GMAT Online score also 740 (Q51, V38, IR6), which I can use to apply. However, the test center one for which the official scores haven't come was 740 (Q50, V40, IR7). Which one do you think is better for Top B schools, considering the distribution b/w V and Q, as well as IR?

If test center one is better, should I apply with the unofficial score only? Or just use my GMAT Online to avoid any hassle?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi karanbce,

The Admissions Committees at the Schools that you apply to would likely view either of your 2 Official Scores in the same way: they're both outstanding performances (and the Q51 might help just a little bit more, so applying with that Score would be the better choice). By extension, you really have nothing to worry about in regards to how soon your Official Score from your 2nd attempt becomes available - use your 1st Score.
 
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

karanbce · Answer

Hi  EMPOWERgmatRichC , can you elaborate more on why Q51 score is better for Top B-schools? I was under the impression that a more balanced score will be preferred. Also the IR difference of 6 vs 7?

Furthermore, I thought that a traditional test center score might be more safer to use than a gmat online score. Any thoughts here?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Are you able to give the folks in admissions a call to discuss the situation?

karanbce · Answer

ScottTargetTestPrep  - They said I can apply with the unofficial score now, and submit the official when the report comes in future. They said applications will be reviewed even if they don't get official report from me immediately. So that way, it's fine.

But can you give me your opinion on which score you think is better to apply to the M7 schools? I have been getting mixed opinions. Some say balanced might be better, some say quant has more weightage. Some say traditional test center one is "safer".

GMAT Online - 740 (V38, Q51, IR6)
GMAT Test Center (for which the official score is awaited) - 740 (V40, Q50, IR7)

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I'd go with the score that has Q51.

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