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Ash1251
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Location: India
Schools: ISB '21 (WD) HEC (A) ESSEC MiM "24 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
GPA: 4
13 Jun 2020, 12:09
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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
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
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/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
15 Jun 2020, 12:38
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Hi Ash1251,
Did you decide whether to retake the GMAT?
Did you decide whether to retake the GMAT?
