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22 Oct 2016, 14:16
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I just took the GMAT today and scored a 530 which was lower than what I expected to get. I wanted to get in the 590/600 range, but for some reason I did not have a good day on verbal. My math score was higher than my verbal which never happened in any of my 4 practice tests. The 530 score is not high enough to get into two of the programs I want to go to (one I need at least a 560 to enroll and another has an average GMAT score of 650). I was wondering whether it was worth it to cancel my score and retake the test. It is my first GMAT and most of the advice I have read seems like there is no benefit to canceling your scores. I am probably just going to leave it. I tried to do self study and I was not as focused as I could have been. Now I am looking into in person classes so I can have consistent GMAT prep. I really believe if I take the test in two months, I will improve and reach my target score or even surpass it. Do schools also look at improvement with scores as well? So if my report has a 530 and then a 600, does that bode well for me?
24 Oct 2016, 18:24
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Hi Cburton815,
Since your GMAT score is only 60 or so points below your score goal, there probably is not a pressing need to cancel your score. If on your next exam you do improve and achieve your score goal of a 600 (or higher), schools will be able to see that improvement, which certainly won’t hurt.
With that said, I’d like to learn more about your GMAT experience to help determine why you came up short on test day.
1) Did you get your enhanced score report? If not, could you do so and share the score breakdown from your GMAT?
2) Can you provide the dates and score breakdowns of your official MBA.com exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)?
3) What is your study routine? For how many months did you study for your GMAT and for how many hours a day? What resources did you use for your prep?
4) For how many hours a day can you study for your retake?
5) What deadlines are you targeting?
Since your GMAT score is only 60 or so points below your score goal, there probably is not a pressing need to cancel your score. If on your next exam you do improve and achieve your score goal of a 600 (or higher), schools will be able to see that improvement, which certainly won’t hurt.
With that said, I’d like to learn more about your GMAT experience to help determine why you came up short on test day.
1) Did you get your enhanced score report? If not, could you do so and share the score breakdown from your GMAT?
2) Can you provide the dates and score breakdowns of your official MBA.com exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)?
3) What is your study routine? For how many months did you study for your GMAT and for how many hours a day? What resources did you use for your prep?
4) For how many hours a day can you study for your retake?
5) What deadlines are you targeting?
24 Oct 2016, 20:45
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Hi Cburton815,
Generally-speaking, Business Schools don't care if you retake the GMAT, so having this initial score on your record would likely not hurt you. Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Generally-speaking, Business Schools don't care if you retake the GMAT, so having this initial score on your record would likely not hurt you. Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
