Should I go for 3rd time ?

Question

Hello Everyone,

I am a novice and would like to hear your opinion.

I have written GMAT twice:

Attempt 1: 580 (Q47, V21) - Date 24/08/2013
Attempt 2: 650 (Q50, V28) - Date 24/11/2013)

My profile:

Under Grad - 83%
Work Experience - 4 years ( includes one year of experience at client location in London)
I will be able to get Recommendation letters from the clients (Famous Insurance company in London )

I am planning to apply for some of the Top B schools in UK & Europe. I am here to know whether my profile is decent enough to get short listed for the interview or should Igo for 3rd attempt ?

I heard that GMAT plays an important role in campus placement ( especially for Finance & Consulting companies) - Is it true ??

KyleWiddison · Answer

Your GMAT score is in the range where you could be considered by most programs. However, you made a big jump on your verbal and there's still plenty of room for improvement. Getting 680-700 would really strengthen your application and it looks like you would be capable of that kind of score. There isn't any penalty for taking a third time, so if your schedule allows I would recommend trying again.

KW

KW

tvss · Answer

Thanks for your reply.

I was initially considering 3rd attempt, but most of the Round 2 application deadlines are in the first half of January, in which case I might not be able to apply (2nd attempt was on Novemer 24 and i cant take 3rd attempt any time before 24 December)

Anyways, thanks for you kind advice.

TeamGMATIFY · Answer

Hi sai2106,

As per the new rules from GMAC, you can take the test again after 16 days.
But I would not recommend you to go and take the test without refining your preparation.

The best way to improve is to focus on the official questions and make sure you understand what is the reason for an option to be incorrect. Especially in the Verbal section.
Also, taking the Full length GMAT prep CATs prepare you well for the GMAT. But your work should not end there. Make sure that you sit back and analyse the mock CAT thoroughly. Understand your weak areas and then focus on them.

Are you from India?

tvss · Answer

I was not aware of this change; however, I would not rush to 3rd attempt. Thanks for the information.

I am an Indian, but currently working in London

TeamGMATIFY · Answer

Glad we could help out. Do get in touch with us if you require any guidance for GMAT Prep.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi sai2106,

First off, a 650/Q50 is a strong score (it's right around the 80th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:

ask-admission-consultants-124/

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