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Hi dumptruck,

First off, a 720/Q49 is a outstanding score (it's above the 90th percentile overall), so you can comfortably apply to any Business School that interests you. As such, a retest is likely not necessary (even if you do have the time). GMAC has publicly stated that a Test Taker's Official Score is within +/-30 points of actual ability, so your Official score is in range of your practice CAT scores (meaning that you performed in essentially the same way on each of those Exams). If you do decide to retest, you really have to 'nitpick' your practice performances - with a Q49/V40, you do not have any obvious 'weak spots', so you have to take a good look at every question you get wrong and try to define WHY you got those questions wrong. The reasons are likely 'procedural' and not about a lack of knowledge.

1) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
2) When are you planning to apply?

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