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Updated on: 06 Jan 2016, 07:53
Originally posted by Accio30 on 06 Jan 2016, 07:51.
Last edited by ENGRTOMBA2018 on 06 Jan 2016, 07:53, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi, I just finished my gmat test and was wondering if I can seek advice from any kind, experienced soul...while my overall score was 750, my quantitative is at 47 (only 67 percentile). Integrated score is only 5 (53 percentile). My mind wasn't completely thinking straight under the time pressure, panicked on the quant part, and might have been penalised for not completing both sections.
I am wondering if I should retake the GMAT or focus my efforts on the applications? I am hoping to apply to the top b schools. This is my first try at gmat.
The quant and integrated reasoning seem to cast doubts on my math and analytical skills...but I have passed all three levels of cfa on first sitting, not sure if this can give some redeeming points.
Thanks a lot for the advice!
I am wondering if I should retake the GMAT or focus my efforts on the applications? I am hoping to apply to the top b schools. This is my first try at gmat.
The quant and integrated reasoning seem to cast doubts on my math and analytical skills...but I have passed all three levels of cfa on first sitting, not sure if this can give some redeeming points.
Thanks a lot for the advice!
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I have moved your question to a more applicable forum where you will get detailed and more helpful responses directly from admission consultants. For my 0.02$, your CFA will more than cover any doubts that adcoms might have about your maths/analytical skills. As for your quant skills, what was your undergrad GPA and school? If you did your UG studies with a good GPA and in a math intensive course, that as well alleviate lower GMAT quant score. Additionally, most schools give the applicants to explain such extenuating circumstances in the optional essays. So you should be all set to apply to bschools of your choice.
As for your GMAT, yes, not finishing sections in GMAT penalizes you severely (~3 percentile points per question not answered, IMO).
What schools are you targeting and for what rounds in which year? R2 or R3 in 2016 or 2017?
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While it would be good to know more about your work experience, you are likely in a good spot without retaking.
What was your undergrad GPA? As mentioned above, this will be important.
I would recommend focusing on other parts of your application and making sure you have a great story. Send me a note for more help on your applications! [email protected]
Best,
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What was your undergrad GPA? As mentioned above, this will be important.
I would recommend focusing on other parts of your application and making sure you have a great story. Send me a note for more help on your applications! [email protected]
Best,
Scott
