Retake or no Retake

Question

Guys, I just wrote my GMAT and got an easy 730 with 2 or so weeks of preparation. 
I am thinking of studying another month or so and retaking to get a better score (750+). 
Question for u out there: is the advantage of a lets say 760 gmat high compared to a 730?? 
or would u say its not worth the work?

lagomez · Answer

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nonameee · Answer

Depends on schools you want to apply to. Higher score will favor your application, that's for sure. It certainly won't do you any harm. The question is if YOU want to do it.

shaselai · Answer

if you felt the 730 was easy then i guess go for it. the study plan will probably be geared toward specific question types though so it might not be too bad.

strikethree · Answer

Depends on your GPA. A low GPA would compel me to score as high as possible.

730 is a good score. I guess you should have been more prepared then? $250 for every test isn't just chump change. (Well, maybe you have the extra cash...)

At 730 I'd probably stop since the chances of getting lower (or the same score) on the second try would offset the minimal benefits I would get from a 750 or 760.

But if you have 250 dollars lying around and if you're sure you'll do better, then why not? (And if you have the time)

ManhattanReview · Answer

With consistent practice and an efficient study plan, lots of improvement can be made.

Based on the most recent data published by the GMAC, approximately 21% (percent) of GMAT tests are taken by repeat test-takers who have taken the test more than once within a year. The average gain between the first test and the second test is about 30 points. That means repeat test taking may result in either an increase or decrease.

For students who have taken the GMAT on their own before studying with us, based on our students’ feedback, the score increase after preparing with Manhattan Review ranges from 60 to 120, depending on the course chosen and the extent of self-preparation.

Our advice for your situation is the following:

1. Identify your major issues with the GMAT first. Then tackle them one by one or in combination.

2. Make a list of all your mistakes and memorize them in order not to repeat them. You should make sure that you score CONSISTENTLY higher that your original score before you re-take it. Take practice tests to diagnose your weaknesses if you haven't already.

3. Consider taking our private tutoring either in person or online. We also have a wonderful online recording library which includes teaching sessions from Dr. Stephan Riemersma, Mr. Chris Coleridge and other expert instructors.

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Our 1-week Intensive course (28 hours in total) is great for the student who has limited time to take the exam and can handle an intense work load.
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- Our 6 or 8-session in-person Long courses and 8-session online Long courses are great for the student who wants more in-depth, hands-on work, and an extended study schedule. Due to the duration of any of our courses, you can come to every class with more questions for the instructor, allowing you to receive more answers.
- We also offer in-person private tutoring, where you can request a set amount of hours and our tutor will work around your schedule and your strengths and weaknesses.

We certainly hope that you, being a repeat GMAT test taker, will not become one of those students who improved the score by a mere average of 30 points. We truly believe a combination of taking our course and private tutoring will help you increase your score significantly!

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