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MatthewW92
Joined: 09 Oct 2021
Last visit: 10 Dec 2022
Posts: 7
Location: United States (CA)
Schools: HBS '25 (I) Booth '25 (I) Sloan '25 (D)
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41
GPA: 3.5
12 Feb 2022, 16:13
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After reading all of the retake posts, I'm still torn. I know this is a very good score so I know plenty of people think this is crazy. I will be applying Round 1 later this year.
I studied for about 2.5 months with the Magoosh Quant focused 3 month plan and then almost 3 weeks with TTP quant studying all day long.
I scored a 730 Q49 V41 one week ago. I was fully expecting to not break past 700 because my most recent official guide practice test was a 690. I've scored a 710 twice on official guide practice tests but paused them several times for quick breaks so I didn't view these as fully accurate of my real performance.
Reasons to keep studying:
- I was already planning on needing to take it a second time.
- I have the time to study with my job.
- I still have all of the TTP Verbal and half the Quant to go through and I was so impressed by what I've seen so far with TTP. I feel like spending two more months with it would be a huge help. Aside from practice questions I haven't put any work into Verbal. I could probably improve this a decent amount.
- I already paid for TTP and have a couple official guide practice tests left, so choosing to study and retake would only cost me the test fee.
- I did good on AWA, but only got a 4 on IR. I don't think this will kill me, but it's not great.
- Higher score would mean better scholarships
Reasons to not retake and apply with my 730:
- The main reason is I'm not sure I could replicate my results from my first attempt. I was so surprised with how well I did. I assume I got lucky on quite a few strategic guesses.
- Like how everyone feels, it would be great to just be done. I've had a week of no studying, but I have been mentally exhausted from all the studying and work.
- The past few months I've neglected a lot of personally fulfilling things like going to the gym as much as I used to, doing some big DIY projects I already started on my house, and I pretty much shut out most of my friends. If I wasn't at work I was studying.
In my heart I think giving it a second attempt is the "right" answer, but I'm not sure if a 740 or 750 would really make a difference in my application. My target schools are Booth, Kellogg, MIT, Ross, and potentially Columbia and Stern. I'm a white male but also military so kind of underrepresented.
Would love any and all advice.
I studied for about 2.5 months with the Magoosh Quant focused 3 month plan and then almost 3 weeks with TTP quant studying all day long.
I scored a 730 Q49 V41 one week ago. I was fully expecting to not break past 700 because my most recent official guide practice test was a 690. I've scored a 710 twice on official guide practice tests but paused them several times for quick breaks so I didn't view these as fully accurate of my real performance.
Reasons to keep studying:
- I was already planning on needing to take it a second time.
- I have the time to study with my job.
- I still have all of the TTP Verbal and half the Quant to go through and I was so impressed by what I've seen so far with TTP. I feel like spending two more months with it would be a huge help. Aside from practice questions I haven't put any work into Verbal. I could probably improve this a decent amount.
- I already paid for TTP and have a couple official guide practice tests left, so choosing to study and retake would only cost me the test fee.
- I did good on AWA, but only got a 4 on IR. I don't think this will kill me, but it's not great.
- Higher score would mean better scholarships
Reasons to not retake and apply with my 730:
- The main reason is I'm not sure I could replicate my results from my first attempt. I was so surprised with how well I did. I assume I got lucky on quite a few strategic guesses.
- Like how everyone feels, it would be great to just be done. I've had a week of no studying, but I have been mentally exhausted from all the studying and work.
- The past few months I've neglected a lot of personally fulfilling things like going to the gym as much as I used to, doing some big DIY projects I already started on my house, and I pretty much shut out most of my friends. If I wasn't at work I was studying.
In my heart I think giving it a second attempt is the "right" answer, but I'm not sure if a 740 or 750 would really make a difference in my application. My target schools are Booth, Kellogg, MIT, Ross, and potentially Columbia and Stern. I'm a white male but also military so kind of underrepresented.
Would love any and all advice.
12 Feb 2022, 21:35
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MatthewW92
After reading all of the retake posts, I'm still torn. I know this is a very good score so I know plenty of people think this is crazy. I will be applying Round 1 later this year.
I studied for about 2.5 months with the Magoosh Quant focused 3 month plan and then almost 3 weeks with TTP quant studying all day long.
I scored a 730 Q49 V41 one week ago. I was fully expecting to not break past 700 because my most recent official guide practice test was a 690. I've scored a 710 twice on official guide practice tests but paused them several times for quick breaks so I didn't view these as fully accurate of my real performance.
Reasons to keep studying:
- I was already planning on needing to take it a second time.
- I have the time to study with my job.
- I still have all of the TTP Verbal and half the Quant to go through and I was so impressed by what I've seen so far with TTP. I feel like spending two more months with it would be a huge help. Aside from practice questions I haven't put any work into Verbal. I could probably improve this a decent amount.
- I already paid for TTP and have a couple official guide practice tests left, so choosing to study and retake would only cost me the test fee.
- I did good on AWA, but only got a 4 on IR. I don't think this will kill me, but it's not great.
- Higher score would mean better scholarships
Reasons to not retake and apply with my 730:
- The main reason is I'm not sure I could replicate my results from my first attempt. I was so surprised with how well I did. I assume I got lucky on quite a few strategic guesses.
- Like how everyone feels, it would be great to just be done. I've had a week of no studying, but I have been mentally exhausted from all the studying and work.
- The past few months I've neglected a lot of personally fulfilling things like going to the gym as much as I used to, doing some big DIY projects I already started on my house, and I pretty much shut out most of my friends. If I wasn't at work I was studying.
In my heart I think giving it a second attempt is the "right" answer, but I'm not sure if a 740 or 750 would really make a difference in my application. My target schools are Booth, Kellogg, MIT, Ross, and potentially Columbia and Stern. I'm a white male but also military so kind of underrepresented.
Would love any and all advice.
I studied for about 2.5 months with the Magoosh Quant focused 3 month plan and then almost 3 weeks with TTP quant studying all day long.
I scored a 730 Q49 V41 one week ago. I was fully expecting to not break past 700 because my most recent official guide practice test was a 690. I've scored a 710 twice on official guide practice tests but paused them several times for quick breaks so I didn't view these as fully accurate of my real performance.
Reasons to keep studying:
- I was already planning on needing to take it a second time.
- I have the time to study with my job.
- I still have all of the TTP Verbal and half the Quant to go through and I was so impressed by what I've seen so far with TTP. I feel like spending two more months with it would be a huge help. Aside from practice questions I haven't put any work into Verbal. I could probably improve this a decent amount.
- I already paid for TTP and have a couple official guide practice tests left, so choosing to study and retake would only cost me the test fee.
- I did good on AWA, but only got a 4 on IR. I don't think this will kill me, but it's not great.
- Higher score would mean better scholarships
Reasons to not retake and apply with my 730:
- The main reason is I'm not sure I could replicate my results from my first attempt. I was so surprised with how well I did. I assume I got lucky on quite a few strategic guesses.
- Like how everyone feels, it would be great to just be done. I've had a week of no studying, but I have been mentally exhausted from all the studying and work.
- The past few months I've neglected a lot of personally fulfilling things like going to the gym as much as I used to, doing some big DIY projects I already started on my house, and I pretty much shut out most of my friends. If I wasn't at work I was studying.
In my heart I think giving it a second attempt is the "right" answer, but I'm not sure if a 740 or 750 would really make a difference in my application. My target schools are Booth, Kellogg, MIT, Ross, and potentially Columbia and Stern. I'm a white male but also military so kind of underrepresented.
Would love any and all advice.
- I believe you should take a reattempt. You have 5 months to apply for R1.
- Even if you feel your real level is at 690, in 5 months with around 2-3 hrs of study.
- Your work load is less, so you can manage your gym with 2-3 hrs of study. You are going to be a top level manager/executive. You will need to know how to manage your time. This is a perfect opportunity to hone that skill. with military background, I feel you can easily manage your gym and studies with the self discipline you have
- You have studied for only 2.5 months, so you can do wonders in 5 months. You already have all the study material, and $250 test is not much to you. Even if you cant replicate the results, there will be a chance that with 5 months preparation time, you can do better. And if you manage to get 750+, then you will get better scholarship which will be much more than $250 you spend.
- to be great at being just done is for quitters and I dont feel that they raise quitters in the military. You can do it and you will do it.
- Take one more attempt before R1 and then you will get the satisfaction that you gave it your best shot.
- Friends are forever, you can have weekends with them. Friday, Saturday and Sunday is mostly when you spend fun time with friends. 3 days of fun out of 7 is enough, i think.
Whatever you choose, I believe will be best for you. Best of luck
13 Feb 2022, 09:27
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If you maintained the Quant and bumped the Verbal up, you could get a stellar score. Doesn't mean 730 is bad. A lot of people would be very happy with such a score.
