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Schools that take best Q and V scores? 21 Dec 2006, 07:15
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I recently completed the GMAT for a third time and scored a 680 (Q49 V34). However, in my previous attempt I scored a 620 (Q34 V41). Are there any top 10-20 schools that will evaluate candidates based on their top Q and V scores, rather than each test's overall score? I've heard that Dartmouth will do this, but i'm not sure if that is accurate.

I am planning on applying to a handful of schools in the top 20-30 range, but I may submit an app for a top 10 school if I know they would be willing to assess me based on my Q49 and V41. Is this something I can call and talk to ad comms about?

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Schools that take best Q and V scores? 22 Dec 2006, 07:14
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bump.......Any thoughts on this issue?
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Schools that take best Q and V scores? 22 Dec 2006, 07:41
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The answer is no. There aren't any schools that I know of, even in the top 100, that will take your best scores from the Q and V sections of two different tests. I have heard of some lower ranked programs (tier 3) that are willing to let students slide with the AWA, but never do they let you match two different tests. If you find a school that does, then reconsider the rigor of the curriculum that it offers.
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Schools that take best Q and V scores? 22 Dec 2006, 08:19
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Tuck does that - It is mentioned on their website as well

https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/admission ... index.html


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I have taken the GMAT several times. Which score does the admissions committee consider?
The admissions committee takes into consideration your highest test score. The Tuck application allows students to report up to two GMAT test scores. This way, if you have scored better on one test in the verbal section and better on the other in the quantitative section, we will consider your highest quantitative and highest verbal scores.
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Check with Yale as well
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Tuck does that - It is mentioned on their website as well

https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/admission ... index.html


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I have taken the GMAT several times. Which score does the admissions committee consider?
The admissions committee takes into consideration your highest test score. The Tuck application allows students to report up to two GMAT test scores. This way, if you have scored better on one test in the verbal section and better on the other in the quantitative section, we will consider your highest quantitative and highest verbal scores.

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Yes, I have found that Yale SOM and Tuck evaluate candidates based on their highest individual Q and V scores, rather than simply the highest overall test score.

However, they also mention that they do not "recalculate" your overall score based on your highest Q and V scores. I'm not sure if this means that the highest overall score still takes precedence, and they simply take your highest Q and V scores into account, or if they truly grade each candidate based on the individual subsector scores.