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Took the GMAT last week on my first attempt and scored a 740 (47Q, 44V). Generally very happy with the score, but do have another attempt scheduled for later this month. With extra effort and prep, I do think I can do slightly better, and I guess even if I don't I can always cancel my score under the new policy and not have to worry about it.
FWIW, I plan on applying at most of the top schools (HBS, Stanford, Haas, etc.), so I know admissions will be cut-throat. Figure even a slight boost can do me at least some good.
Only complaint from my first attempt is that, for whatever, I bombed the IR section. I scored an 8 each time on my three previous GMAT Prep practice exams, but ended up with a 3 on the real deal. Is it worth re-taking the entire thing solely to raise that considering how most adcomms don't give it much weight? Haven't gotten my AWA score back yet, but I'm sure that I did well on it given my professional background.
Ideally, I would like to get up to a 750 or 760 and either a 7 or 8 on the IR with my late August re-take. I can also re-take once more in September if need be before most of the R1 admissions deadlines come up (all but HBS and Booth, the latter of which I probably will not apply to).
Also, any general tips for future prep? I've done a ton already of prep already -- all OG questions, all Manhattan books, Magoosh, etc., etc. -- but still want/need to improve my Quant score. Don't really have any specific weak areas on Quant, just miss random problems from a wide variety of subjects, so it's not like I can focus on a couple of problem areas, improve them, and guarantee improvement. Any suggestions for how to prepare over the next four weeks?
Any advice / feedback would be greatly appreciated.
FWIW, I plan on applying at most of the top schools (HBS, Stanford, Haas, etc.), so I know admissions will be cut-throat. Figure even a slight boost can do me at least some good.
Only complaint from my first attempt is that, for whatever, I bombed the IR section. I scored an 8 each time on my three previous GMAT Prep practice exams, but ended up with a 3 on the real deal. Is it worth re-taking the entire thing solely to raise that considering how most adcomms don't give it much weight? Haven't gotten my AWA score back yet, but I'm sure that I did well on it given my professional background.
Ideally, I would like to get up to a 750 or 760 and either a 7 or 8 on the IR with my late August re-take. I can also re-take once more in September if need be before most of the R1 admissions deadlines come up (all but HBS and Booth, the latter of which I probably will not apply to).
Also, any general tips for future prep? I've done a ton already of prep already -- all OG questions, all Manhattan books, Magoosh, etc., etc. -- but still want/need to improve my Quant score. Don't really have any specific weak areas on Quant, just miss random problems from a wide variety of subjects, so it's not like I can focus on a couple of problem areas, improve them, and guarantee improvement. Any suggestions for how to prepare over the next four weeks?
Any advice / feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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03 Aug 2015, 11:14
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When I first saw your score I thought, "no way, 740 is amazing!"... but then I noticed that Q47, which is now at 67%. A quant percentile below 70% combined with the low IR may raise some concerns at HBS and Stanford (at other programs a Q47 is still good). It should help if you think you can get at least a Q48 along with improvement on IR. The question is whether you have enough time to study for a retake AND write good applications at the same time (similar dilemma to what I am going through). It may be best to write your HBS essay and application now before you study for a retake. HBS deadline is painfully early and you might go into the retake with a better state of mind knowing that application is taken care of. You'll have more time for the other applications after Sep 9th (even if that means you apply to some programs in R2).
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Hi outsidethesidelines,
With a 740/Q47, you have an outstanding GMAT score and can comfortably apply to any Business School that you choose, so you should not hold back on your applications. Since many Business Schools have publicly stated that they don't use the IR score as part of the application process, you have nothing to worry about there. As long as your AWA is a 4.0 or higher, you don't have a problem there either. Thus, a retest isn't necessary.
Now, if you've already paid for your next appointment, you have 2 options:
1) Take the GMAT and cancel if you're not happy with the result.
2) Take the partial refund and move on to your applications.
Since you're planning to apply to some highly competitive Schools, you'll likely find it beneficial to work with an Admissions Expert on your applications. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
With a 740/Q47, you have an outstanding GMAT score and can comfortably apply to any Business School that you choose, so you should not hold back on your applications. Since many Business Schools have publicly stated that they don't use the IR score as part of the application process, you have nothing to worry about there. As long as your AWA is a 4.0 or higher, you don't have a problem there either. Thus, a retest isn't necessary.
Now, if you've already paid for your next appointment, you have 2 options:
1) Take the GMAT and cancel if you're not happy with the result.
2) Take the partial refund and move on to your applications.
Since you're planning to apply to some highly competitive Schools, you'll likely find it beneficial to work with an Admissions Expert on your applications. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
