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Aximili85 - I see that you've taken the GMAT 4 times (with great success in the end!). Does anyone know INSEAD's perception of someone taking the GMAT for the 4th or even 5th time? Do they frown upon that many retakes (if the person wasn't able to achieve 700+ or the 70% v/q hurdle)?
Hey, I have taken it 4 times. Source of embarrassment for me to be frank. My experience so far, US schools will have a much bigger issue with it. As per an INSEAD alumnus and McKinsey & Co. Associate, he responded to my question whether INSEAD would consider this a weakness, and I quote after digging up his email: "Not at all".
However, this is said keeping in mind that I raised my score by 100 points, which I mentioned in my optional essay as a struggle and something I had to really work at (particularly quant). Also, from INSEAD's perspective getting an Indian applicant with a 99% in the verbal would have been rare, or so I would like to flatter myself into believing

How many times have you written and what's your score progression?
Hi, thanks a lot for your input. I've already taken it 4 times (all in the same year, and never been able to get above 700, just almost). So I'm thinking about a 5th attempt. My verbal score is always strong but I'm having timing troubles with quant on the actual test. I've also heard that US schools have a problem if you've taken it more than 3 times but I feel like even for international programs, a 5th retake is pushing it.
My highest score was actually my first attempt and all following scores have seen a downward trend since (not enough prep time). Of course there is the chance that my score will be low again on the 5th try but maybe it might be worth the risk if INSEAD is okay with multiple (or many multiple) retakes?