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As the title says, I score 625 twice. In the first exam, I got Q81, V85, and DI75. In the second exam, I got Q84, V80, and DI79. In the first exam, due to inexperience and exam stress, I forgot to answer 1 (last) DI question and I believe this would have given me 645 which is enough for me. In the second one, I improved my quant but verbal was worse and DI was the same. I am really disappointed that I am going to miss R1 and pretty much miss my chances to being admitted to H/S/W. I am feeling stuck and do not know what to do.
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Hey there,
I totally feel you, it’s tough when things don’t go the way you hoped, especially after putting in all that work. I was in a similar (actually, even worse) spot: I scored a 635 on one attempt, then dropped to 595 on the next. It was crushing. But I knew I could do better, so I took about three more months to regroup and ended up getting a 645.
Here’s what I’d suggest:
If you believe you still have more in the tank and can improve, take a short break, maybe a few days or a week, to reset. Then gear up for one more push in 1–2 months. You’d be surprised what a bit of rest and a fresh mindset can do.
And don’t stress too much about missing Round 1. There’s really no major disadvantage to applying in Round 2 at most schools.
That said, if you’re mentally done with GMAT prep and don’t want to go through it again, 625 isn’t a bad score at all. With exceptional strengths elsewhere in your app (WE, essays, your overall story), anything’s possible, even M7. GMAT is just one piece of the puzzle. I’ve even spoken to people who got into T15 programs with GMAT waivers in Round 3. So don’t lose hope, everyone’s path is different.
I totally feel you, it’s tough when things don’t go the way you hoped, especially after putting in all that work. I was in a similar (actually, even worse) spot: I scored a 635 on one attempt, then dropped to 595 on the next. It was crushing. But I knew I could do better, so I took about three more months to regroup and ended up getting a 645.
Here’s what I’d suggest:
If you believe you still have more in the tank and can improve, take a short break, maybe a few days or a week, to reset. Then gear up for one more push in 1–2 months. You’d be surprised what a bit of rest and a fresh mindset can do.
And don’t stress too much about missing Round 1. There’s really no major disadvantage to applying in Round 2 at most schools.
That said, if you’re mentally done with GMAT prep and don’t want to go through it again, 625 isn’t a bad score at all. With exceptional strengths elsewhere in your app (WE, essays, your overall story), anything’s possible, even M7. GMAT is just one piece of the puzzle. I’ve even spoken to people who got into T15 programs with GMAT waivers in Round 3. So don’t lose hope, everyone’s path is different.
