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I am planning on applying to M7+ INSEAD for MBA this year.
I am a female and have 3 years of work ex at an MBB. Have a 3.8+/4 GPA in my undegrad (economics).
I have given 3 GMAT attempts so far. One was during my undegrad in 2021, and it wasn't a very serious attempt, got 690.
Second attempt was in Dec'23 and I got 720.
My third attempt was GMAT FE in July'24 and I got 675 (100%ile in quant but 60% in verbal) - I panicked and performed poorly in verbal, was performing well during mocks and had achieved scored in the 695-715 range.
I do feel I can do better in another attempt, if I calm my nerves. However, I am apprehensive that adcoms seeing 4 reattempts in application would look bad. What should I do?
I am a female and have 3 years of work ex at an MBB. Have a 3.8+/4 GPA in my undegrad (economics).
I have given 3 GMAT attempts so far. One was during my undegrad in 2021, and it wasn't a very serious attempt, got 690.
Second attempt was in Dec'23 and I got 720.
My third attempt was GMAT FE in July'24 and I got 675 (100%ile in quant but 60% in verbal) - I panicked and performed poorly in verbal, was performing well during mocks and had achieved scored in the 695-715 range.
I do feel I can do better in another attempt, if I calm my nerves. However, I am apprehensive that adcoms seeing 4 reattempts in application would look bad. What should I do?
07 Jul 2024, 04:54
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In your case there is always an incremental improvement, if you think you can score higher then go for it. As for the number of attempts, the school would not be concerned as only the score you chose to submit would be visible to them.
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07 Jul 2024, 21:43
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Hope you are doing great
Can you tell us the sectional split for all three exams? INSEAD and the top US schools care more about the sectional split and a balanced quant score than the overall score if your profile is promising. I also want to add that your scores aren't bad at all, just not exceptional for the league of schools, so the adcoms would not look at the reattempts in a negative way. If anything, it underscores your commitment to self-improvement.
Is there a chance your employer will sponsor your MBA, because that will support your case? For INSEAD your experience is on the lower side, so I hope there is a solid career progression history there.
Feel free to speak for a candid discussion regarding your profile.
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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