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07 Aug 2013, 01:49
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Helo Experts!
My GMAT1 (2 Aug'13) score is 720 and my target B-School is ISB. I am thinking of retaking GMAT and hopeful of improvement of about 30 points. But in that case I will miss deadlines for R1, since I will not be left with much time to prepare application. What do you suggest? Should I apply with this score for R1, or retake GMAT and apply in R2
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GMAT - 720 (Q50, V37)
Work Ex : 4.5 yrs
Industry : Telecom (Ericsson India)
Profile : Service Engineer
UG : B.Tech
Acads : 12th 92.4, B.Tech 73
Extra Curricular : nothing spectacular- some sports at college level
Many Thanks!!!
My GMAT1 (2 Aug'13) score is 720 and my target B-School is ISB. I am thinking of retaking GMAT and hopeful of improvement of about 30 points. But in that case I will miss deadlines for R1, since I will not be left with much time to prepare application. What do you suggest? Should I apply with this score for R1, or retake GMAT and apply in R2
Here are some details
GMAT - 720 (Q50, V37)
Work Ex : 4.5 yrs
Industry : Telecom (Ericsson India)
Profile : Service Engineer
UG : B.Tech
Acads : 12th 92.4, B.Tech 73
Extra Curricular : nothing spectacular- some sports at college level
Many Thanks!!!
07 Aug 2013, 10:32
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Hey there,
I'm going to make an assumption here and, if I'm wrong, please correct me!
Based on what you wrote (or didn't write - it was a pretty brief profile summary) I'm going to assume you don't have exceptional work experience either. By that I mean, above average leadership or impact. Am I right in that? You also mentioned your extracurriculars are nothing special so that's another thing.
Let me ask you a question - how confident are you in that 30 point improvement? If you haven't got much else to drive differentiation, a great GMAT score can help. A 720 is pretty average for that program - it seems everyone who applies has a killer GMAT.
So, if you're REALLY confident, then go for retaking it and apply R2. If you're not (and you need to be honest here) then apply R1 because if you improve your score 10 points that won't make up for the advantage lost between R1 and R2.
Bhavik
I'm going to make an assumption here and, if I'm wrong, please correct me!
Based on what you wrote (or didn't write - it was a pretty brief profile summary) I'm going to assume you don't have exceptional work experience either. By that I mean, above average leadership or impact. Am I right in that? You also mentioned your extracurriculars are nothing special so that's another thing.
Let me ask you a question - how confident are you in that 30 point improvement? If you haven't got much else to drive differentiation, a great GMAT score can help. A 720 is pretty average for that program - it seems everyone who applies has a killer GMAT.
So, if you're REALLY confident, then go for retaking it and apply R2. If you're not (and you need to be honest here) then apply R1 because if you improve your score 10 points that won't make up for the advantage lost between R1 and R2.
Bhavik
08 Aug 2013, 09:50
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After a 720, I'm not sure how much a higher GMAT can help you. From here on, I believe that it is crafting your story that will make the difference. I have a very long post I wrote regarding people exactly in the same situation as you, and I'd recommend you to read it: to-retake-or-not-to-retake-that-is-the-question-indian-153716.html
I hope all this helps, and if you have any further questions do not hesitate!
I hope all this helps, and if you have any further questions do not hesitate!
