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08 Mar 2022, 08:04
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I was hoping to get some guidance on whether I should retake the GMAT. After four months of studying I locked in a 750 GMAT with a Q47 V46 split. Although I am very happy with the total score, the low percentile for quant and the statistics from top school’s median quant have me concerned that I may get dinged for a Q47.
I achieved this score after four months of studying and a week off work before the exam. I believe I have a Q49 in me but I really lucked out the verbal score so I am skeptical that I could crest 750 again on a retake. I was hoping I could get some input on my score in the context of my profile and if the community believes the lower end quant score will be detrimental to my application.
Profile:
-White/male
-Undergrad: State University, BS Exercise
Science, GPA: 3.24
-Masters: State University Online, 1 year Master of Science in Business Analytics, GPA: 4.0
-W/E: Coast Guard Enlisted, 4 years (very unimpressive work but with a lot of leadership experience)
-GMAT: 750 (Q47 V46)
-Target Schools: Stern and Darden
-Reach Schools: Columbia and HBS
-Career Goals: MBB
In addition, does anyone have a rule of thumb for the minimum cut off quant top schools look for? I have seen conflicting opinions that it is 49+ and other articles arguing for 45+ but cannot find a general consensus.
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I achieved this score after four months of studying and a week off work before the exam. I believe I have a Q49 in me but I really lucked out the verbal score so I am skeptical that I could crest 750 again on a retake. I was hoping I could get some input on my score in the context of my profile and if the community believes the lower end quant score will be detrimental to my application.
Profile:
-White/male
-Undergrad: State University, BS Exercise
Science, GPA: 3.24
-Masters: State University Online, 1 year Master of Science in Business Analytics, GPA: 4.0
-W/E: Coast Guard Enlisted, 4 years (very unimpressive work but with a lot of leadership experience)
-GMAT: 750 (Q47 V46)
-Target Schools: Stern and Darden
-Reach Schools: Columbia and HBS
-Career Goals: MBB
In addition, does anyone have a rule of thumb for the minimum cut off quant top schools look for? I have seen conflicting opinions that it is 49+ and other articles arguing for 45+ but cannot find a general consensus.
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08 Mar 2022, 15:46
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I guess if you try again chances are you will have a slightly lower verbal score. A Q47 is good enough and if I were you I would be concentrating on my applications now.
08 Mar 2022, 20:49
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Hello and thanks for your post.
I first want to congratulate you on a high GMAT score! And while a 750 alone will not get you into a top school, it certainly illustrates that you have the quantitative ability to succeed in an MBA program. Scoring a 47 in Quant is sufficient (especially because you have a 4.0 in Business Analytics) and since schools only factor in the overall score into their averages, you are fine with a 47. It’s the 750 that matters most to them. So since you are looking at reach schools like CBS and HBS, you should focus on other parts of your application, since it is these other aspects of your application that will make the difference between admission and rejection. The application process is truly holistic, and in addition to your stats, committees will look at your work experience and extracurriculars.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It is nice to see that you have a lot of leadership experience though. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific. You will need to say much more than your goal is simply “MBB”.
Regarding extracurriculars, make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you have taken on too.
If you continue to strengthen your profile, you do have a chance at some of the schools you mentioned, but they are extremely competitive, and each school simply does not have the room to admit all the world's qualified applicants. But hopefully in your application you can illustrate that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
If you would like to discuss your story or anything else in greater detail, please sign up for a free consultation. It is never too early to get started.
Good luck!
I first want to congratulate you on a high GMAT score! And while a 750 alone will not get you into a top school, it certainly illustrates that you have the quantitative ability to succeed in an MBA program. Scoring a 47 in Quant is sufficient (especially because you have a 4.0 in Business Analytics) and since schools only factor in the overall score into their averages, you are fine with a 47. It’s the 750 that matters most to them. So since you are looking at reach schools like CBS and HBS, you should focus on other parts of your application, since it is these other aspects of your application that will make the difference between admission and rejection. The application process is truly holistic, and in addition to your stats, committees will look at your work experience and extracurriculars.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It is nice to see that you have a lot of leadership experience though. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific. You will need to say much more than your goal is simply “MBB”.
Regarding extracurriculars, make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you have taken on too.
If you continue to strengthen your profile, you do have a chance at some of the schools you mentioned, but they are extremely competitive, and each school simply does not have the room to admit all the world's qualified applicants. But hopefully in your application you can illustrate that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
If you would like to discuss your story or anything else in greater detail, please sign up for a free consultation. It is never too early to get started.
Good luck!
