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07 Nov 2020, 12:17
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I'm an Indian male engineer working in an investment bank (which has become quite common these days). Scored 770/780 on official GMAT test prep and got a 750 (Q50, V41) on the actual exam. Target schools are Booth, Columbia, Kellogg and any fin focused schools and scholarship is a critical factor for me. I'm applying next year so have plenty of time.
Should I retake the GMAT?
Should I retake the GMAT?
07 Nov 2020, 12:50
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OOPS. Just realized this is an MBA Mission Forum and it was not a question for me 
Let's see what they think 
Congrats on your 750!
That should be a great score even for an engineer. There is a difference between 720 and 750 but not really much between 770 and 750. You can see the scores people have been admitted with last year here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/decision-tra ... &status=10
P.S. As to this year, nobody really knows if there is a difference or much of a difference. I guess we will know in about a month or so when the stats start coming in.
If there is a reason to go after the 99th percentile (personal or professional perhaps), you can give it one more shot just to close that door and not worry/think about it again but would focus more on your essays, resume, apps.
Let's see what they think Congrats on your 750!
That should be a great score even for an engineer. There is a difference between 720 and 750 but not really much between 770 and 750. You can see the scores people have been admitted with last year here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/decision-tra ... &status=10
P.S. As to this year, nobody really knows if there is a difference or much of a difference. I guess we will know in about a month or so when the stats start coming in.
If there is a reason to go after the 99th percentile (personal or professional perhaps), you can give it one more shot just to close that door and not worry/think about it again but would focus more on your essays, resume, apps.
16 Nov 2020, 19:38
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Hi friskymarkets -- sorry for the delayed response! I think bb is right that there's not a major difference once you've already gotten to the very high level of 750. I think another factor is your undergrad background / GPA. If you have concerns there, then I would for sure retake to maximize what you can still control. Even if your GPA is strong, I might still give it one more shot because a) there's not much downside, b) you clearly are capable of a higher score, c) you have time, and d) a higher score could help on the scholarship front. Definitely not a 'must do' thing, but I view it as a 'why not' thing, if that makes sense! Good luck.
Kate
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