Keep GMAT 730 (Q48 V42 IR4) or 710 (Q47 V40 IR 6)?

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I am having a difficult time trying to decide which score to use for my applications. I took GMAT about a month ago and scored 730 (Q48 V42 IR4). I was very dismayed by the poor IR score. So, I retook the test today and got 710 (Q47 V40 IR 6). Where my quant and verbal scores have dipped a bit, the IR score increased by 2 points. Hence the dilemma- should I keep the higher 730 with the lower IR or go with 710? Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

Congrats on finishing another GMAT exam! Many applications ask you for all of the scores you have, so you should indicate both scores on your application. This hopefully takes some weight off your shoulders and allows you to focus on your essays! Depending on where you apply, you may need to indicate one score.

Good luck

Good luck

IRBlues · Answer

Thanks. But, schools like HBS, Stanford and many others allow for just one set of scores from a single test.

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

If you are applying to HBS and Stanford (and some others as you indicated), you should apply with the 730 GMAT. The IR is not as important and the quant is more important than the verbal, so the 730 is your best bet.

Good luck!

Good luck!

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi there,

First of all congrats for your GMAT Score. 730 is really good. I agree with the above post here that for schools like HBS and Stanford definitely you should mention 730 as your GMAT Score as Quant is more important than IR. And for the schools where you can mention all your score from all the attempts you have made you can mention both 730 and 710 with your improved IR score.

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Admissionado · Answer

The 730. The score is more important than the IR.

IRBlues · Answer

Thank you so much Scott, Neha and Jon! Ill go with 730, then. I must confess the 4 on IR makes me a little sad every time I look at it

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

No problem. Good luck!

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