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Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   31 Jan 2017, 06:47
Hi,

As you may know, GMAT has implemented this new 8-life-time-attempts policy since 17 Dec 2017 which I already hit that ceiling by the time.
A little story about me. For the past 4 years, I have been on/off with GMAT, due to problems with my personal/family life, but still choose to walk into the exam (and cancel the score 'cause it stink) anyway.
I was not aware of the policy coming up (obviously) and pretty shocked when I tried to register for another attempt, last week. (This time, I was planning to take an exam in April, for full preparation).
So, I wrote the letter of appeal to GMAC (in form of e-mail) as per their suggestion to follow the appeal process, hoping for the best.
However, it seems like GMAC does not consider my reason "reasonable" and reject my request.

So, I just want to ask whether I should try to appeal this again, or just give up? (my latest score was 620, which I cancelled)

Thank you

PS. I am not try to undermine GMAC, but, with all do respect, I think this policy does not do any good.
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Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   31 Jan 2017, 07:31
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I am so sorry for that. I also do think that this policy does not hold any water.

However, they make the test, they are the owner, you play by their rules.

You have nothing to do for overcoming this lifetime limit. Moreover, they have already replied you, so............nothing to add over.

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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   31 Jan 2017, 07:45
Thank you. I kinda know I can do nothing about it, since it's their test.
But, I also wonder what kind of reason does GMAC deems "reasonable"?

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I am so sorry for that. I also do think that this policy does not hold any water.

However, they make the test, they are the owner, you play by their rules.

You have nothing to do for overcoming this lifetime limit. Moreover, they have already replied you, so............nothing to add over.

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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   01 Feb 2017, 00:30
TonyNobody wrote:
Thank you. I kinda know I can do nothing about it, since it's their test.
But, I also wonder what kind of reason does GMAC deems "reasonable"?

carcass wrote:
I am so sorry for that. I also do think that this policy does not hold any water.

However, they make the test, they are the owner, you play by their rules.

You have nothing to do for overcoming this lifetime limit. Moreover, they have already replied you, so............nothing to add over.

Regards


Hi TonyNobody ,
I am sorry to hear that you have been denied another attempt at the GMAT . I am pretty sure that you can reinstate your best score .
If nothing works out with GMAT , then attempting the GRE won't be a bad idea since a lot of b schools are accepting the GRE now . :)
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   01 Feb 2017, 06:30
Thank you.
I totally forgot about GRE. I guess I am not desperate after all.
Well, let's start over!!

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Hi TonyNobody,
I am sorry to hear that you have been denied another attempt at the GMAT . I am pretty sure that you can reinstate your best score .
If nothing works out with GMAT , then attempting the GRE won't be a bad idea since a lot of b schools are accepting the GRE now . :)
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   01 Feb 2017, 06:41
TonyNobody wrote:
Thank you.
I totally forgot about GRE. I guess I am not desperate after all.
Well, let's start over!!

Skywalker18 wrote:
TonyNobody wrote:


Hi TonyNobody,
I am sorry to hear that you have been denied another attempt at the GMAT . I am pretty sure that you can reinstate your best score .
If nothing works out with GMAT , then attempting the GRE won't be a bad idea since a lot of b schools are accepting the GRE now . :)



All the best budy :)
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   01 Feb 2017, 07:13
Hi,

I heard that they ask for proof for your need to take the GMAT - for ex. letter from university stating that you need to re-take
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   01 Feb 2017, 07:28
I heard that as well. I think it would be difficult that top b-school would provide such a letter to prospective students, but i'm gonna give a try.
Plus, I also don't know whether GMAC already flag me after the appeal or not.

Thank, anyway.

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Hi,

I heard that they ask for proof for your need to take the GMAT - for ex. letter from university stating that you need to re-take
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   01 Feb 2017, 10:39
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Out of curiosity, what were your scores on your previous GMAT attempts?
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   02 Feb 2017, 13:52
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TonyNobody wrote:
ccooley wrote:
Out of curiosity, what were your scores on your previous GMAT attempts?


620 (far from 700 target) ?

Posted from my mobile device


I meant the previous 7 - if you're getting denied, you have at least 8 attempts already, right?
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 00:42
Hi BB,

Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of canceling the score? The B-Schools will be aware of the number of attempts that you have taken and would that not be a negative aspect towards your application.
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Re: Regarding my letter of appeal for GMAT attempt [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 07:19
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Hi BB,

Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of canceling the score? The B-Schools will be aware of the number of attempts that you have taken and would that not be a negative aspect towards your application.
You can choose which score(s) to reinstate. Schools will see only the reinstated scores.
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