How important is GMAT AWA for M7 schools

Question

Hi All,

I am aiming for a few M7 schools barring HSW but want to know whether a AWA score of 4 (or18%ile) could hamper my chances.

Thanks

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi ankitmba95,

What is your overall GMAT score?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi ankitmba95,

There are a variety of different factors that will impact the overall strength of your application - and your AWA Score is relatively 'low' in terms of importance. Most Schools expect that you should be able to write a decently-organized essay in a short period of time (which shows your ability to communicate effectively with written words). As long as you score at least a 4.0 on the AWA, then you should be fine when applying to most Programs (and a 4.0 out of 6.0 is a relatively easy score to achieve). Obviously, that type of Score is not going to 'impress' anyone, but it's unlikely to hamper your chances at any Top Programs either.

Have you taken the Official GMAT yet? If you did, then how did you score (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

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Rich

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bb · Answer

Nope. It does not matter. New GMAT focus does not even have it. I would totally ignore it.

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