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Retaking Gmat [#permalink] New post   22 Nov 2014, 22:37
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i gave my gmat yesterday and got 550(this was my third attempt, first was in jan 2014-500 and second was oct 2014-550) really disappointed with my score and want to give it one last shot.

i have been getting mixed reviews as to retaking the gmat. some say it shows badly on the application while some say it shows perseverance and never say die attitude.

please suggest.
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Re: Retaking Gmat [#permalink] New post   23 Nov 2014, 10:28
please tell how did you prepare. was it self preparation. what are the materials you used.what was your prep tests score...
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Re: Retaking Gmat [#permalink] New post   23 Nov 2014, 21:50
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Angel7278 wrote:
hello
i gave my gmat yesterday and got 550(this was my third attempt, first was in jan 2014-500 and second was oct 2014-550) really disappointed with my score and want to give it one last shot.

i have been getting mixed reviews as to retaking the gmat. some say it shows badly on the application while some say it shows perseverance and never say die attitude.

please suggest.


If your score is way below the average score of your target school, you should take GMAT again. But work hard, ensure that you have made some solid progress and then take it again. You need to do things differently this time to ensure you see good improvement. If you score a 650+ next time, your previous 3 attempts will be ignored, but another 500-550 will look just bad!

Depending on how you have prepared in the previous three attempts and your weaknesses, make a plan and stick to it. Join a course/hire a tutor/seek help from experts if required. Ensure that you know where you go wrong and exactly how to set it straight. Leave no stone unturned this time before taking the test.
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Re: Retaking Gmat [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2014, 09:46
it was a self prep. i took jamboree tests but they did not prove to be useful .Joined there classes as well but no use...
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Re: Retaking Gmat [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2014, 09:48
my score was around 580-600 in preps also...
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Re: Retaking Gmat [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2014, 20:18
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Angel7278 wrote:
it was a self prep. i took jamboree tests but they did not prove to be useful .Joined there classes as well but no use...


I have nothing against these prep companies but I would suggest you to check out this video for yourself:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/free-gmat-lesson/

It has 4 parts - all freely available by just clicking on the playlist on the top left corner. Check out the strategies and concepts discussed and then think back on your preparation - did you at any time in your prep, come across this kind of strategic and conceptual discussion in your course? I will let you be the judge.
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