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Concentration: Strategy, Operations
Schools: Ross '18 (M)
GMAT 1: 640 Q38 V40
GMAT 2: 730 Q46 V44
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22 May 2015, 12:05
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Hi All,
Need some "expert" advice. I took the GMAT last year (February 2014) and scored a dissatisfying 640 (Q38, V40, IR 7). After a year away from studying I decided to give it another go this year. I spent the last three months studying and took the test yesterday. My unofficial score is 730 (Q46, V44), but I really messed up IR. I don't know why, but I froze up on the first IR problem and ended up wasting 10 minutes. I didn't have enough time for the remaining problems in that section, so I had to do a lot of guessing. I ended up with a 3 (ouch). Knowing that I had just bombed IR I used the break before quant to give myself a little pep talk and try and calm myself down. I'm really happy that I was able to bounce back and earn a composite 730.
So here's my question- should I retake because of my horrible IR score, or will the IR 7 I received on my first attempt help mitigate the damage?
Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Need some "expert" advice. I took the GMAT last year (February 2014) and scored a dissatisfying 640 (Q38, V40, IR 7). After a year away from studying I decided to give it another go this year. I spent the last three months studying and took the test yesterday. My unofficial score is 730 (Q46, V44), but I really messed up IR. I don't know why, but I froze up on the first IR problem and ended up wasting 10 minutes. I didn't have enough time for the remaining problems in that section, so I had to do a lot of guessing. I ended up with a 3 (ouch). Knowing that I had just bombed IR I used the break before quant to give myself a little pep talk and try and calm myself down. I'm really happy that I was able to bounce back and earn a composite 730.
So here's my question- should I retake because of my horrible IR score, or will the IR 7 I received on my first attempt help mitigate the damage?
Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
22 May 2015, 12:14
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Hi GHP,
A 730/Q46 is an outstanding score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business School that you choose. 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.
What Schools are you planning to apply to? And when?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
A 730/Q46 is an outstanding score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business School that you choose. 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.
What Schools are you planning to apply to? And when?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Concentration: Strategy, Operations
Schools: Ross '18 (M)
GMAT 1: 640 Q38 V40
GMAT 2: 730 Q46 V44
WE:Supply Chain Management (Consumer Packaged Goods)
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22 May 2015, 12:33
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Thanks Rich. My AWA last time was a 5, and I expect it will be 4 or 5 when I get my official score.
I want to apply this fall for fall '16 matriculation. I reported scores to NYU, UCLA, Texas, USC, and UCI. All full time programs. I'm not sure what schools I will apply to, but for sure the three SoCal schools and NYU. I have a low undergrad GPA (2.99 overall, 3.2 major, BS Management from ASU), so I'm not super confident about applying to top schools. I figure all of the above except for maybe Irvine would be considered a "stretch" for me. I would like to use an MBA to transition into a career in management consulting - focused on strategy/operations. I don't know how well I will fit the profile for M7 schools, but if I have a shot at any I will absolutely apply!
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I want to apply this fall for fall '16 matriculation. I reported scores to NYU, UCLA, Texas, USC, and UCI. All full time programs. I'm not sure what schools I will apply to, but for sure the three SoCal schools and NYU. I have a low undergrad GPA (2.99 overall, 3.2 major, BS Management from ASU), so I'm not super confident about applying to top schools. I figure all of the above except for maybe Irvine would be considered a "stretch" for me. I would like to use an MBA to transition into a career in management consulting - focused on strategy/operations. I don't know how well I will fit the profile for M7 schools, but if I have a shot at any I will absolutely apply!
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