Sending GMAT Scores before Application

Question

I am planning to apply for b schools in round 1. I am planning to take the GMAT in June/July. So, sending reports way ahead of time (3-4 months when they start accepting applications) to use the feature of free reporting. Will the school be able to access it when I apply in September?

bijar · Answer

Hello, 
Yes they should be able to. I don't think it should be a problem. What might help is to just create an account on the website of the university you wish to apply to. That way you will have an user ID in advance, to begin correspondence with university and inform them that your scores have been officially sent. This ID will be your identification tag of sorts.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Khattak2144,

As long as you select the School to receive your Official Score Report (either by including that School in the list of 5 Schools that you name on Test Day or by separately paying to have that School receive your Report), then that School should have no problem accessing that information once you apply. 
 
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

DisciplinedPrep · Answer

Khattak2144 - Welcome to GMAT Club!

Yes, Pearson VUE shares score reports with the b-schools within three weeks of test-takers taking the official-test. For more information, please review the below post on mba.com

GMAT Scores and Score Reports: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat/after-th ... re-reports

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Khattak2144,

Yes, you can send your score report before you submit your application. Once you submit your application, admissions will be able to access your scores. If you need any advice regarding your GMAT, feel free to reach out.

Khattak2144 · Answer

Great thank you for such prompt replies I was just worried that if I take my GMAT in July will there be any problem while applying in Round 1. Thank you all for clearing my doubts
Thanks

NavneetKumar7 · Answer

So can I send score to schools now for next year sessions? As the scores will expire within 48 hours.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Why are your scores going to expire?

NavneetKumar7 · Answer

I meant not the score itself but the free 5 "sends" we get that should be used within 48 hours of official score being available on mba dot com .

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi NavneetKumar7,

Your Official GMAT Score is valid for 5 years, so you can send that Score out to any School at any time during that timeframe (even if you are not planning to apply soon). As you've noted, by doing so now, you can avoid paying a fee later on (currently, that fee is $35/School).

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Rich

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I see....yes, you can send your score to schools now even if you are not applying this year.

raj94knp · Answer

I have a doubt regarding sending GMAT score and Final Application Submission. Suppose I have selected 5 free GMAT sends during my exam, and now i want to apply schools apart from these 5. In That case, do i need to pay separate fee for sending GMAT score and separate for final application, or final application submission includes sending GMAT scores as well.

What is advantage of reporting GMAT score to schools earlier even before applying. I mean to ask what is the purpose of sending GMAT score separately.

Rajat.

What is advantage of reporting GMAT score to schools earlier even before applying. I mean to ask what is the purpose of sending GMAT score separately.

Rajat.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Fair to say you will not be required to pay an additional cost for a score that has already been submitted. You may want to check the mba website for current info regarding the process.

kntombat · Answer

raj94knp , yes you have to pay some extra charges to send your score reports to other scores.
You check mba.com for more information on this.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I see your questions were answered, but here is an article with some more general information:

How to Send GMAT Scores to Schools

NEYR0N · Answer

ScottTargetTestPrep  , what if one is planning on taking the test 3-5 days prior to application deadline. Would you advise against it or not. 
What is a good rule of thumb? I am quite tight on time.

thanks!

bb · Answer

It is never a particularly brilliant strategy to take your test so close to the deadline. However, it has been done many times and as long as you take the test a day before the deadline or even the morning of the deadline, you can do that.

However, you are assuming a certain amount of risk and sometimes you just have no other choice but if you can choose to take the test at least two weeks before the deadline so it gives you an opportunity for a retake in case of technical malfunction or another need for a retest, that is always better.

PS. The ideal timeline is to take the gym mat two or three months before your deadline, do you have ample time to work on the application applications.

RetaketheGMAT · Answer

There's no problem with sending scores long before the application date. Remember this is what MBA programs do all the time. They log incoming test scores coming from GMAC and ETS when they arrive and then map them to your applications when you submit those.

Might as well take advantage of the free score send included with each test attempt. Then if you need to submit to others, you'll have to pay the additional fees.

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