Should I retake the GMAT?

Question

Hi all,

I just took the GMAT Online exam and got my score back - received a 770 (49Q / 46V) and I'm wondering if it's at all worth retaking. I'm only interested in M7 admittance, and on all of my practice tests I got 50Q or above (with my verbal score in line with what I normally got on practice tests), so I feel like I could have done even better if I performed to my usual quant standards. Is the potential incremental increase in score meaningful when it comes to increasing my acceptance chances (understood that it is a holistic application, but just want to make sure I am not leaving any stone unturned).

Appreciate your help / advice in advance!

AkshayC95 · Answer

Congratulation Buddy You totally nailed it. It is up to you, but I don't see any harm in retaking at the end of the day you will be sending your best scores to the school. So, I think you can give it a shot, if you feel that you can touch Q50. It is just that you will shelling out a couple of bucks extra more like taking a chance with 18k But if you think it's the worth the shot then go ahead and do it. Don't think twice.

All the best and congratulations

kodiakiron · Answer

No.

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monikakumar · Answer

Hi,

Congrats on your score. Please share the strategies you used for verbal. Your score is amazing.

Thanks.

ashwink · Answer

Yes indeed, you can still get Q51 with a little more hard work and target that perfect 800! 
Jokes apart, congrats on the extremely wonderful score, that is well above average for all M7 schools i believe. All the best for your applications!

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