Should I retake?

Hi David,

First off, a 650 is a solid score, so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. 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. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

Beyond the answers to the other questions that have been asked in this thread, you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi everyone! Sorry for not being around these days.

I just retook the GMAT only 16 days after the first attempt, 690 (+40 points difference in just 2 weeks).

I would say for everyone taking the GMAT in the future: if you are not happy with your first score and think can do better....try it again. Nerves and not knowing what you are gonna be facing impacts negatively the score.

Thanks everyone who answered!!

Regards

davidcarreno - Congratulation on getting a 650 on the GMAT. You should immediately purchase the ESR; the ESR will provide some great insights on your sub-sectional performance, including timing. A score of 650 shows that your basics are clear and you would thereby need to fine-tune certain areas to increase your score to the 700 level. At this time, you have to focus on your weaknesses and eliminate them one by one.

That said, I would recommend that you review an excellent forum post on retake plan. The post will help you immensely to make a decision. All the best!
Recommendations and Resources for GMAT Retake: https://gmatclub.com/forum/should-i-ret ... 83339.html