Should i retake Gmat 680 (Q50,V31)

Question

Hi All,
I am confused about whether to retake gmat or not...
I am not aiming for top 15 because of my financial constraint but i want to get into a good b school with a good ROI.
My profile
1)Indian -IT-Male-25 years
2)Work Ex-3 Years in Oracle(India), by the time of admission it would be 4 years.
3)GMAT- Q 50 V31 IR 7 =680 , GPA 3.6
4)IIT Graduate.
5)Looking for college where i can complete my MBA 2 Years (preferable) in range of USD 40,000-50,000 (per year)

Please Advise!

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

People often ask if they should re take the GMAT, and I think the answer to that is yes, however the more important question is should I take the steps that I need to take in order to score higher on the GMAT and that's a resounding yes.

Take stock of whether or not you are able to increase your score on your own. If you could have you would have.

Try something different from what you have done. And I do encourage you to put forth a good showing here because even if you're not looking for top 15, I imagine that you would like to get a scholarship.

So if there's anything left in you on this one, you will want to do it.

Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com

ARINGO · Answer

Hello, If you think you can improve your GMAT score then why not? but keep in mind that you can get into good schools with that score - Kelley, Emory, Rotman, Babson, Jones, Carey and Smith all have average GMAT scores of students below 680, not to mention several programs in Europe. In addition, you can see here the GMAT scores of successful candidates at the top MBA programs just to get some perspective: https://aringo.com/aringo-top-mba-gmat-results/

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

I believe this was asked in another forum as well, but replying here for the benefit of others.

I recommend retaking the GMAT because in order to get an MBA for 40-50K you will need significant scholarship assistance. Scholarships are given on the basis of a strong overall profile (the essays become key) and high GMAT score. A 680 is not likely to get you a large scholarship at most schools, though it could at some lower ranked programs.

Good luck!

Best,
Scott

Admissionado · Answer

Yes, absolutely. Retake the GMAT. As a candidate coming from IIT, your base is very strong, but without a GMAT of at least 720, you will be wasting it. There's no rush here, and you should be applying to an MBA ONLY with the best score you can possibly get. Here's a great article about Indians and retaking the GMAT which I think may help: https://admissionado.com/mba/the-tuesday ... n=mba_blog Best, Jon

prabhakar09 · Answer

Hello,

Good work ex. Good company.

GPA 3.6/5 right. (convert it on /4 ) if it is on 4. then awesome. 
 
Now GMAT. you score are quite good. but for Indian candidate, it might be a BIT of a problem. (focus on BIT) if you can hit 700-710. it should sail you across.

College, why you prefer 2 years. 
and why the range on fee. there are easy loans. and average paybacks from most of the colleges are pretty impressive. so do some research here.

Balajikarthick1990 · Answer

Hi Do you have a list of colleges where you would like to apply?

With this information, details can be provided in a better way.

thomasdibs · Answer

Thanks for ur response... 
@prabhakrn : Loans require collateral which i am afraid not available. 2 Years because its full time MBA that is of interest to me.
Colleges-Kelley,Rotman, basically any good college with rank b/w 20-50 and decent ROI is what i am targeting!

prabhakar09 · Answer

Not anymore my friend. there this prodigy and some other sources, where you can get a good amount of loan at low interest rates. and no collateral (https://prodigyfinance.com/get_a_loan?u ... -home-page) What I am saying is, aim higher...don't under play... You have a good acad. Good work ex. Quite OK GMAT. and if you hit 710. even better. you can have a quite reasonable shot at top 10 colleges. Plan something like this: 2 college in top 5 2 in 5-15 3 in 15-25. (your preferred area)

thomasdibs · Answer

Prabhakarn : Thanks for the reply. So u suggest i retake the GMAT? (within 15-20 days) as R1 dates of most colleges ends around mid october......
Problem is i am literally saturated ..... preps were going good
Prep 1=660, Manhattan,Kaplan-690/680
Prep 2-690
Prep 3 -730
Prep 5-700
Prep 4-750
I know Verbal is my weakest spot but don't know how and what to prepare...its simple ....i was literally saturated at Q25 and thought of running away from center.... When i saw my ESR ,frankly i was doing great in 1-25 questions (75% Accuracy) but post 25 it dropped to 50%!!!

I can retake the exam but i am clueless about my preparation and don't want to spend any money over classes and all (already enrolled in Jambore)

prabhakar09 · Answer

October is a month away. and you can even appear for the test by the end of sept. you have a score to make the application. and if you manage to get a good score then send communicate to them that.

It happens to most of the applicants. by the middle of the verbal section, the brain stops working. all you can do is prepare in that way that you still make most of the post 25 questions. you can take some course. but what you really need is few points up in verbal section. so practice that and take some tests.

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