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25 Mar 2017, 17:28
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I just want to start off by thanking anyone who takes the time to read this post!
I also would greatly appreciate any suggestion or feedback!
My main questions:
What are my chances to be admitted into a top business school with my conditions + 690 GMAT score? What is the score I need to put myself in the “safe zone”?
A little info about me…
I am a Korean American living in New York. I graduated high school in nyc, but had to go back to Korea upon graduating. Therefore, I went to a Korean university for 2 years. After, I came back to nyc and transferred into a CUNY (it’s one of those city universities in nyc). While in CUNY, I took the opportunity to study abroad in Spain for a semester. I finally graduated last year with a 3.68 GPA (Major: International Business; Minor: Marketing, Communications Studies).
After graduating I took some time to travel around and then came back to study for my GMAT. I scheduled my test to give myself about 3 months of studying time. My ultimate plan is to get the GMAT score I want, go back to work to build my resume, then apply for grad school about 3 years down the road. Currently, my resume is not as competitive; the only experience worth mentioning is an assistant manager position for a restaurant and a sales intern position (an office job).
I finally took my test yesterday and received a 690 (Q.48 V.36) (IR.8). I accepted the score at the test center because I told myself before the test to cancel anything under 680. However, I’ve been aiming for a 720. I know that 690 isn’t a horrible score, but I’m reaching for the top business schools and 720 seemed like the average score for acceptance in majority of schools. I plan to take it one more time in early May (this is because I actually have to go away to a different country in April). I figured I would try to study when I can in April and review about 2 weeks upon returning and take my 2nd attempt.
*** The next question is something I want to triple check before cancelling my score: ***
I understand that you can cancel your score and reinstate it in the future (for a fee). However, does this pertain to me as well? I’ve already accepted my score at the testing center. Can I cancel my score (within the 72 hrs) and reinstate it later after taking my 2nd test. I ask this just in case I do worse on my 2nd test. Also would I be able to see my essay score later, before reinstating my score?
I also would greatly appreciate any suggestion or feedback!
My main questions:
What are my chances to be admitted into a top business school with my conditions + 690 GMAT score? What is the score I need to put myself in the “safe zone”?
A little info about me…
I am a Korean American living in New York. I graduated high school in nyc, but had to go back to Korea upon graduating. Therefore, I went to a Korean university for 2 years. After, I came back to nyc and transferred into a CUNY (it’s one of those city universities in nyc). While in CUNY, I took the opportunity to study abroad in Spain for a semester. I finally graduated last year with a 3.68 GPA (Major: International Business; Minor: Marketing, Communications Studies).
After graduating I took some time to travel around and then came back to study for my GMAT. I scheduled my test to give myself about 3 months of studying time. My ultimate plan is to get the GMAT score I want, go back to work to build my resume, then apply for grad school about 3 years down the road. Currently, my resume is not as competitive; the only experience worth mentioning is an assistant manager position for a restaurant and a sales intern position (an office job).
I finally took my test yesterday and received a 690 (Q.48 V.36) (IR.8). I accepted the score at the test center because I told myself before the test to cancel anything under 680. However, I’ve been aiming for a 720. I know that 690 isn’t a horrible score, but I’m reaching for the top business schools and 720 seemed like the average score for acceptance in majority of schools. I plan to take it one more time in early May (this is because I actually have to go away to a different country in April). I figured I would try to study when I can in April and review about 2 weeks upon returning and take my 2nd attempt.
*** The next question is something I want to triple check before cancelling my score: ***
I understand that you can cancel your score and reinstate it in the future (for a fee). However, does this pertain to me as well? I’ve already accepted my score at the testing center. Can I cancel my score (within the 72 hrs) and reinstate it later after taking my 2nd test. I ask this just in case I do worse on my 2nd test. Also would I be able to see my essay score later, before reinstating my score?
25 Mar 2017, 20:47
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isoyeon
690 is a good back up score for most schools. Don't cancel it.
Take the test again whenever you wish to. If you get a higher score, great, else cancel it. From what I understand, you are going to apply 2-3 yrs from now. You have plenty of time to improve upon this score. Say, you get a 740 in another attempt a few months down the line - perfect. A 690 as a first attempt and a 740 as the second will be a great GMAT score report. Anyway, the schools will consider the latest score. But if unfortunately, for whatever reasons, you are unable to take GMAT again or score more than 690, no problem! You can still apply with 690. It will raise no red flags and that is what you want from your GMAT score. No score, not even 800, will guarantee admission since that depends on lots of other things such as your essays, interview etc.
26 Mar 2017, 12:11
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Hi isoyeon,
First off, a 690/Q48 is a fantastic score (it's a bit below the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admission ... tants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 690/Q48 is a fantastic score (it's a bit below the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admission ... tants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
