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Why shouldn't I cancel my score? [#permalink] New post   15 Dec 2019, 02:43
Hi Everyone,
I really need your opinion, because probably I am getting something wrong.

Many post online (Manhattan Prep and others...) do not recommend to cancel a decent score (660) even if it is lower than you target score (700+), arguing that you never know what will happen next time and that, knowing that a decent score is there, you will feel less pressure on you.... but I do not get the point.

If I can reinstate my decent score at any time, why can't I just delete it and try again in one month... to see if I can present myself with a clean 700, 1 attempt?

Am I missing something?

Thank you very much to all of you guys,
and good luck with your study!
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Re: Why shouldn't I cancel my score? [#permalink] New post   15 Dec 2019, 03:13
Hi Manu03 ..
I cannot authenticate on what context those posts (to keep 660) were written. It depends from case to case. Here is what I think:

Let's say I am targeting the schools with an average 700 gmat score. My score target is 730+ (keeping above the average, demographics, scholarships probability, etc). Target sore has to be realistic (not 800 :tongue_opt3 ) which you might be getting in mocks on average. I would definitely cancel the 660 score but will not cancel if I score 700.

CANCEL -
1. If there is a huge difference between target and real score
2. If nerves got you and you are confident to score more in next attempt
3. If you are not sure and will reinstate later after consulting with some experts

DO NOT CANCEL -
1. If you scored the average or just below the avg. of targeted schools (for reference 690-700 for above example). If you are nearby average and running short of time, make other profile areas strong
2. If you have scored less (660 above) but have an exceptional profile, can bring diversity and belong to rare pool countries

I hope it will help :) All the best :)
Manu03 wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I really need your opinion, because probably I am getting something wrong.

Many post online (Manhattan Prep and others...) do not recommend to cancel a decent score (660) even if it is lower than you target score (700+), arguing that you never know what will happen next time and that, knowing that a decent score is there, you will feel less pressure on you.... but I do not get the point.

If I can reinstate my decent score at any time, why can't I just delete it and try again in one month... to see if I can present myself with a clean 700, 1 attempt?

Am I missing something?

Thank you very much to all of you guys,
and good luck with your study!
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Re: Why shouldn't I cancel my score? [#permalink] New post   15 Dec 2019, 14:44
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Hi Manu,

You are correct that since you can reinstate a prior, canceled Score, there's no real 'harm' in cancelling any Score that you receive on the Official GMAT. There's just an additional fee for the reinstatement.

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Re: Why shouldn't I cancel my score? [#permalink] New post   15 Dec 2019, 15:12
Manu03 one more consideration is how the ad com member(s) will view your scores. Say you got 650 and then got 700+.

Imagine you are an admission officer. You review two applications which are almost identical. For simplicity, invent two candidates Mr X and Mr Y. Let's say both scored 720, but Mr X scored 650 and then, XYZ months later, he scored 720. Mr Y, however, got 720 in his first attempt.

It is quite possible that an admission officer will appreciate the perseverance and commitment that Mr X demonstrated in his GMAT journey. So, the ad com member might pick Mr X, not Mr Y.

This is theoretical, but I have heard this story at several ad com webinars; the above was also supported by few alums and admission consultants. So, it is not a bad idea to keep your score. Just keep in mind that everyone's case is unique.
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Re: Why shouldn't I cancel my score? [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2019, 21:10
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Hi Manu03,

Since you have the option to reinstate any canceled scores, you certainly can cancel a score if it is below your score goal. With that said, it’s a good idea to take your GMAT when you feel ready to do so, so you can avoid having to take the GMAT multiple times.
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Re: Why shouldn't I cancel my score? [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2019, 21:52
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A few MBA programs such as Booth may request applicants to submit their unofficial score reports that list all of their scores including the ones that are canceled/hidden. It’s really not a big deal and at the end the day it doesn’t really matter all that much.

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