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Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2020, 12:09
Greeting everyone!

I took the gmat a year ago and scored 710. I could have done better but there were some issues in the test centre (markers not working, had no spectacles, etc).

I decided not to go for a retake last year because I didn't have much time and my first job was about to start in about 2-3 weeks.

I got into HEC Paris for it's MSc Strategic management program but now with the covid thing it seems that I might choose not to go this year. In that case, I will be applying for MiM programs for the next year.

I have started learning French and work at KPMG as an audit analyst. I will have approximately 2 years of experience at the time of commencement of the program. I could not include this info in my application last year because I had just started working so there was not much to talk about. So, I would assume these will only add to my profile.

Since I already have an above average GMAT score, I am under no pressure and I believe that as a result I could perform better (and even if i don't that it would be fine, right?).

I have approx 3 months to prepare which I think should be more than enough but I will have to put in time after long working hours.

For more context - my target schools are LBS, HEC, INSEAD, WHU, Mannheim, ESSEC (All for MiM) and ISB (PGP)

So the question that I am struggling with is - should I go for a retake?

Any and all inputs are highly appreciated!

PS: a link to my post from the previous year - https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-710-sho ... 02282.html
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Re: Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2020, 15:22
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Hi Ash1251,

First off, a 710/Q49 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Programs that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

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Re: Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   15 Jun 2020, 12:38
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Hi Ash1251,

Did you decide whether to retake the GMAT?
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Re: Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   15 Jun 2020, 20:20
EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi Ash1251,

First off, a 710/Q49 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Programs that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

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Thanks for your response! I have made a poat in the relevant section.

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Re: Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   15 Jun 2020, 20:21
ScottTargetTestPrep wrote:
Hi Ash1251,

Did you decide whether to retake the GMAT?


Yes, I have decided to go for a retake.

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Re: Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   15 Jun 2020, 22:50
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Hi Ash1251,

If you're certain that you want to retake the GMAT, then the logical next step would be for you to take a NEW, FULL-LENGTH CAT (one that you have NOT taken before). While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, retaking a CAT that you've already taken is NOT a realistic way to assess your skills - since you will likely see some 'repeat' questions that you have already faced. Unfortunately, seeing even a couple of repeats can 'throw off' the Scoring Algorithm and impact your pacing, energy levels, fatigue, etc. (meaning that they would likely all appear to be better than they actually are). Thankfully, the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion) - so you can use any NEW CATs from any of those sources next. Once you have that next Score, you should post back here (or you can feel free to PM me directly) and we can discuss the results and how you might best proceed with your studies.

Beyond that, you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define the specific skills that you would likely need to work on to score higher. If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

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Re: Retake with 710? [#permalink] New post   19 Jun 2020, 11:22
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Ash1251 wrote:
ScottTargetTestPrep wrote:
Hi Ash1251,

Did you decide whether to retake the GMAT?


Yes, I have decided to go for a retake.

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Got it. If you need any advice, feel free to reach out.

Good luck!!
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