Planning to retake the exam, Should I cancel or Keep the current score

Question

Hi,

I have taken my first GMAT exam yesterday and my score is very low -530(Quant-38, Verbal-25 ,IR-6).
This score is no good for me as I won't be applying to any schools with current score.I am planning to retake the exam.

Can Someone please advise whether I should keep this score or cancel It?

Thanks

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

If you don't plan to use the score, and you aren't sure that you want it to be on your report, just cancel it. If for some reason you ever wanted to use it, you can reinstate it for a fee.

LamboWalker · Answer

If you are 100+ points away from your target score just cancel it. Not like you can't reinstate it later if there is a change of mind.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi TeenaLamror,

Business Schools generally do not care if you take the GMAT more than once, so having more than one Score on file would likely not be an issue. In addition, if you score significantly higher on your next attempt, you can actually use the two results to 'market' certain aspects of your personality and profile (re: you never give up, you overcome challenges, you can analyze - and fix - problems, etc.). If you're overly concerned about this result though, the simplest move would be simply to cancel it.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

"This score is no good for me as I won't be applying to any schools with current score."

Probably okay to go ahead and cancel it.

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