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27 Oct 2016, 00:42
Kudos
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Hi 
I took the GMAT about 6 months ago and have been wrestling with whether or not to retake it for pretty much the entire time. I am not applying to B-school for about 3 years (currently starting work) so I am not in a rush. I don't really want to take it again, but I did score around 30 points lower than the averages on my official GMAT practice tests I had received prior to the real thing. I know it is a good score and a good balance but I am getting paranoid about the rising averages of GMAT scores over the time until I start applying. What is your opinion? I provided some details below for context:
GMAT score: 720 (Q50, V38)
GMAT practice test average: 750 (over 4 tests)
Undergrad GPA: 3.84 from University of Southern California, in dual major (computer science and business)
White male, working in Project management
Planning to apply to prestigious programs, namely: Haas, Columbia, Fuqua, UCLA, NYU, Kellogg, Tuck, Yale
Thanks!
I took the GMAT about 6 months ago and have been wrestling with whether or not to retake it for pretty much the entire time. I am not applying to B-school for about 3 years (currently starting work) so I am not in a rush. I don't really want to take it again, but I did score around 30 points lower than the averages on my official GMAT practice tests I had received prior to the real thing. I know it is a good score and a good balance but I am getting paranoid about the rising averages of GMAT scores over the time until I start applying. What is your opinion? I provided some details below for context:
GMAT score: 720 (Q50, V38)
GMAT practice test average: 750 (over 4 tests)
Undergrad GPA: 3.84 from University of Southern California, in dual major (computer science and business)
White male, working in Project management
Planning to apply to prestigious programs, namely: Haas, Columbia, Fuqua, UCLA, NYU, Kellogg, Tuck, Yale
Thanks!
27 Oct 2016, 19:00
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi there,
Well you have a great score, but I would give it one more shot. It can't hurt because schools consider your highest, you've got plenty of time, during which averages could rise, and you left some points on the table. A 730+ could help with some of the tougher schools on your list and will also increase your odds of scholarship which is always nice. Your GPA / academic background is great, so you don't need to retake the test, but I encourage you to give it one more shot with some focused / minimal studying to see if you can do even better!
Good luck!
Kate
Well you have a great score, but I would give it one more shot. It can't hurt because schools consider your highest, you've got plenty of time, during which averages could rise, and you left some points on the table. A 730+ could help with some of the tougher schools on your list and will also increase your odds of scholarship which is always nice. Your GPA / academic background is great, so you don't need to retake the test, but I encourage you to give it one more shot with some focused / minimal studying to see if you can do even better!
Good luck!
Kate
deanmachine
Hi
I took the GMAT about 6 months ago and have been wrestling with whether or not to retake it for pretty much the entire time. I am not applying to B-school for about 3 years (currently starting work) so I am not in a rush. I don't really want to take it again, but I did score around 30 points lower than the averages on my official GMAT practice tests I had received prior to the real thing. I know it is a good score and a good balance but I am getting paranoid about the rising averages of GMAT scores over the time until I start applying. What is your opinion? I provided some details below for context:
GMAT score: 720 (Q50, V38)
GMAT practice test average: 750 (over 4 tests)
Undergrad GPA: 3.84 from University of Southern California, in dual major (computer science and business)
White male, working in Project management
Planning to apply to prestigious programs, namely: Haas, Columbia, Fuqua, UCLA, NYU, Kellogg, Tuck, Yale
Thanks!
I took the GMAT about 6 months ago and have been wrestling with whether or not to retake it for pretty much the entire time. I am not applying to B-school for about 3 years (currently starting work) so I am not in a rush. I don't really want to take it again, but I did score around 30 points lower than the averages on my official GMAT practice tests I had received prior to the real thing. I know it is a good score and a good balance but I am getting paranoid about the rising averages of GMAT scores over the time until I start applying. What is your opinion? I provided some details below for context:
GMAT score: 720 (Q50, V38)
GMAT practice test average: 750 (over 4 tests)
Undergrad GPA: 3.84 from University of Southern California, in dual major (computer science and business)
White male, working in Project management
Planning to apply to prestigious programs, namely: Haas, Columbia, Fuqua, UCLA, NYU, Kellogg, Tuck, Yale
Thanks!
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