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Hello everybody,

I took the GMAT a few weeks ago and scored 730 (50Q, 40V), 5.5 in AWA. Unfortunately during my IR part, the computer bugged and the dropdown menu of a question did not work. Because of this I lost 2-3 minutes in total during IR. The computer was reset and I continued the test normally. Unfortunately, because of this I scored a 3 in IR.
I wanted to ask you: is it really worth retaking the exam? Would this IR score really have an impact? Does the IR really matter in MBA applications?

Or should I just do an item challenge about the IR?

Thank you so much in advance!
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First of all report the incident to GMAC, request test center to also help you in taking case with GMAC.
in case of genuine problem , GMAC will allow you to retake exam free of cost.
About the college,
INSEAD is the only school which has put a minimum 6 requirement of IR.

IR section is important for consulting . So after MBA, if you want to get into consulting, you have explain a lot to justify your low IR score.
So It is better to improve your IR score now , if you can easily do it.
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bb can you give your input for this case.
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Sorry about the mishap and congrats on 730.

IR 3 will attract unwanted attention. I would retake and contact gmac about doing it for free. If you have a chance, please post what you hear from the GMAC.

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Hello everybody,

I took the GMAT a few weeks ago and scored 730 (50Q, 40V), 5.5 in AWA. Unfortunately during my IR part, the computer bugged and the dropdown menu of a question did not work. Because of this I lost 2-3 minutes in total during IR. The computer was reset and I continued the test normally. Unfortunately, because of this I scored a 3 in IR.
I wanted to ask you: is it really worth retaking the exam? Would this IR score really have an impact? Does the IR really matter in MBA applications?

Or should I just do an item challenge about the IR?

Thank you so much in advance!
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First of all, congrats on your great score apart from the IR. The
iR score of 3 can raise a red flag during the admissions. I would suggest to raise this issue with GMAC and claim for a free retest. In my opinion, they may agree. All the best.
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