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12 Feb 2008, 01:17
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So I'm waitlisted at 2 schools, that both recommended that I retake the GMAT. I have signed up to retake it next month - but should I inform the schools? I feel like doing so would show that I'm taking their recommendation seriously and that I'm still interested in the school, but....what if I get a lower score? Should I wait until I get my score before telling them?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
12 Feb 2008, 06:28
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as long as you don't get a significantly lower score, you don't have much to lose.
i would tell them you're scheduled to retake it. maybe don't tell them exactly when - this way you can complete the test, don't send it to anyone, get your score, and then just pay the extra $25 or whatever to send it when you see how great it is.
i would tell them you're scheduled to retake it. maybe don't tell them exactly when - this way you can complete the test, don't send it to anyone, get your score, and then just pay the extra $25 or whatever to send it when you see how great it is.
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Normally, I would say don't tell them you are retaking unless you get a higher score. But, in your case, the feedback that you have received seems specific to your application. Therefore, you should tell the school you are retaking, and if your score goes down, tell them you are going to retake again. They are looking for that higher score in order to admit you, so keep sitting for the GMAT until you do score higher. Until then, let admissions know that you are taking the exam, so maybe they will keep you on the WL as long as it takes for you to score higher or until the school year starts. I don't think they will care much about the effort since they are looking specifically for a higher score in order to sway their decision. Hopefully, you'll tell them once, score higher, and be admitted!
For everyone else who has received the general WL feedback, I say don't tell them you are retaking unless you get a higher score. If you do as good or worse than your highest score, I don't see admissions admitting you based solely on the effort of retaking the GMAT. They are looking for a higher score, hands down. However, if you put together a package of materials--such as a letter of recommendation (an alum would be ideal), an essay restating your interest in the school, or something completely outside the box that will WOW! the adcoms--then you could put a copy of your score report in there just to show them that you did give the GMAT another shot. Something like the package that I described shows a strong, genuine interest in the school--despite the fact that your GMAT did not improve.
For everyone else who has received the general WL feedback, I say don't tell them you are retaking unless you get a higher score. If you do as good or worse than your highest score, I don't see admissions admitting you based solely on the effort of retaking the GMAT. They are looking for a higher score, hands down. However, if you put together a package of materials--such as a letter of recommendation (an alum would be ideal), an essay restating your interest in the school, or something completely outside the box that will WOW! the adcoms--then you could put a copy of your score report in there just to show them that you did give the GMAT another shot. Something like the package that I described shows a strong, genuine interest in the school--despite the fact that your GMAT did not improve.
how do i even begin to tell them...?
