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Updated on: 29 Sep 2019, 20:46
Originally posted by stella365201 on 29 Sep 2019, 12:02.
Last edited by stella365201 on 29 Sep 2019, 20:46, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by stella365201 on 29 Sep 2019, 20:46, edited 1 time in total.
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I took my very first test last week and got a satisfactory 730 (Q51, V38). I also got an 8 in the IR section. I was really happy with my results until I received my AWA score today.
A 4. Huh. I wasn’t expecting a 6 but given the fact that I’m a native English speaker I thought I would at least get a 5. I WAS really sleepy on test day so I probably wasn’t doing my best...... but I still think it’s far from being in the 17% percentile. That really damaged my confidence.
I’m really not sure what went wrong? I’m aware that my critique may have not been strong enough, but I really don’t think it’s that bad...... (17%......) Another possible reason may be that my essay was a bit short (4 paragraphs).
What does a 4 indicate? A not-so-strong critique? A not-so-good structure? Some typos & grammar mistakes?
I’ve heard people say that low AWA scores don’t matter unless you’re foreign. Unfortunately I am. I’m a native English speaker but not an “official” one. I grew up in the States, but I 1) am not American, and 2) didn’t attend university in an English speaking country. That makes me a foreigner in the eyes of US bschools. So, am I doomed then? I scored 119/120 in TOEFL three years ago without any preparation & I’m pretty sure I can do that again. Will a good TOEFL score (especially a 30 in writing) perhaps compensate for my bad AWA score?
I’m also wondering whether it’s worth it or not to have my essay regraded. I heard that the best you can get is usually just an extra 0.5 to your score. I don’t think a 4.5 will make much difference to my applications tho.
Any suggestions? Sorry for being a bit miserable : (
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A 4. Huh. I wasn’t expecting a 6 but given the fact that I’m a native English speaker I thought I would at least get a 5. I WAS really sleepy on test day so I probably wasn’t doing my best...... but I still think it’s far from being in the 17% percentile. That really damaged my confidence.
I’m really not sure what went wrong? I’m aware that my critique may have not been strong enough, but I really don’t think it’s that bad...... (17%......) Another possible reason may be that my essay was a bit short (4 paragraphs).
What does a 4 indicate? A not-so-strong critique? A not-so-good structure? Some typos & grammar mistakes?
I’ve heard people say that low AWA scores don’t matter unless you’re foreign. Unfortunately I am. I’m a native English speaker but not an “official” one. I grew up in the States, but I 1) am not American, and 2) didn’t attend university in an English speaking country. That makes me a foreigner in the eyes of US bschools. So, am I doomed then? I scored 119/120 in TOEFL three years ago without any preparation & I’m pretty sure I can do that again. Will a good TOEFL score (especially a 30 in writing) perhaps compensate for my bad AWA score?
I’m also wondering whether it’s worth it or not to have my essay regraded. I heard that the best you can get is usually just an extra 0.5 to your score. I don’t think a 4.5 will make much difference to my applications tho.
Any suggestions? Sorry for being a bit miserable : (
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29 Sep 2019, 12:20
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Wow great Quant score. What was the strategy?
Now What schools are you applying to?
MBA?
CGPA?
How is your profile
Before you consider about regrade for AWA (not necessary in my opinion)
Now What schools are you applying to?
MBA?
CGPA?
How is your profile
Before you consider about regrade for AWA (not necessary in my opinion)
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29 Sep 2019, 14:47
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Hi stella365201,
First off, a 730/Q51 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. With the AWA, you should not be too concerned with your percentile. Most Schools place little importance on the AWA Score (as long as you score at least a 4.0, then you should be fine - and since that's what you scored, you likely have no problem with the AWA component of your application). This is all meant to say that retaking the GMAT is likely unnecessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 730/Q51 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. With the AWA, you should not be too concerned with your percentile. Most Schools place little importance on the AWA Score (as long as you score at least a 4.0, then you should be fine - and since that's what you scored, you likely have no problem with the AWA component of your application). This is all meant to say that retaking the GMAT is likely unnecessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
