martin1243 wrote:
Hi everyone,
On my first GMAT exam I was in the 82nd percentile for Verbal and 60th for Quant (which was very strange bcs on practice tests I was much better in Quant). This resulted in a 680.
On my second GMAT I was in the 71st percentile for Verbal and the 86th percentile for Quant. This is a 700 score.
Two pretty low scores (on 800) -way below the average of the university i want to get in. BUT my individual best scores (82nd perc. Verbal and 86th perc. Quant) are quite high -higher than the minimum required for that same university.
Does a combination of two scores "count" as a good score? Will they perceive me as a 'high performer' who gets the required scores or as a 'low performer' with a 700 GMAT score?
Otherwise, I would have to keep retaking (and paying for) the test until those scores "happen to be" on the same day.
Thank you for clearing this out for me.
Hi martin1243,
Unfortunately, the combination of scores doesn't work. But the good thing is, you are capable of getting good score in both the sections. So, make sure to focus equally on both Quant and Verbal while preparing because it is common to neglect your stronger area while you focus on the weaker one. This time, make a proper study plan, dedicate good number of hours for both the modules and make sure you book the slot only when you get consistent scores in the mocks.
If you have any more queries or wish to have a detailed discussion on the study strategy, you can get in touch with me using the below link.