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Should I retake with a 650?

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Should I retake with a 650? [#permalink] New post   31 Aug 2009, 07:03
So I took the test on Saturday and I am just now able to begin expressing my thoughts after a weekend of utter disappointment. Its not that I am trying to achieve a certain score, but that I feel I didnt live up to my potential. I scored a 650 (44Q, 35V). Based on the scores on my practice tests below, are there any opinions out there on whether the $250 and extra study time will be worth it? I have read many cases where a retake rarely results in a score increase, but I felt sort of "glazed over" the entire test and feel I am capable. Any thoughts? Wanting to apply to McCombs, Olin (Wash U), Tuck, and Vanderbilt. Former Army officer and current HealthCare IT Consultant with excellent reviews and promotions. BTW my Undergrad GPA was something I wish I could hide 2.95 Major in Pharmacy.

Manhattan CAT -dont have the section breakdowns handy
#1 690
#2 680
#3 700
#4 650 - bad day
#5 710

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#1 740
#2 750

Thoughts and/or Assistance? Please limit the negative blows if any, my ego has already taken a huge beating this weekend.
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Re: Should I retake with a 650? [#permalink] New post   31 Aug 2009, 13:19
sorry to hear you didnt reach your target score. did you find yourself pressed for time on the actual test? did you have too much time left over at the end of every section? i havent taken the test yet (i'm going to take it tomorrow), but based on your scores i'd venture to say that you stand a good chance in improving it if you retake it.
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Re: Should I retake with a 650? [#permalink] New post   31 Aug 2009, 13:29
I finished both q and v with about 2-3 minutes left. This was typical for my practice exams as well. I honestly didnt know I was doing that bad until my score popped up. Thats what scares me, is that I didn't know I was missing questions. After the test, I couldnt recall a single question. It all seemed a blur. If I decide to retake, Ill schedule at a time other than 8 am. I dont think Im that sharp early in the morning.
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Re: Should I retake with a 650? [#permalink] New post   31 Aug 2009, 15:24
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GrantChap wrote:
So I took the test on Saturday and I am just now able to begin expressing my thoughts after a weekend of utter disappointment. Its not that I am trying to achieve a certain score, but that I feel I didnt live up to my potential. I scored a 650 (44Q, 35V). Based on the scores on my practice tests below, are there any opinions out there on whether the $250 and extra study time will be worth it? I have read many cases where a retake rarely results in a score increase, but I felt sort of "glazed over" the entire test and feel I am capable. Any thoughts? Wanting to apply to McCombs, Olin (Wash U), Tuck, and Vanderbilt. Former Army officer and current HealthCare IT Consultant with excellent reviews and promotions. BTW my Undergrad GPA was something I wish I could hide 2.95 Major in Pharmacy.

Manhattan CAT -dont have the section breakdowns handy
#1 690
#2 680
#3 700
#4 650 - bad day
#5 710

GMAT Prep Test
#1 740
#2 750

Thoughts and/or Assistance? Please limit the negative blows if any, my ego has already taken a huge beating this weekend.


Grant Chap - welcome to GMAT Club.

You have really high GMAT Prep scores compared to your final performance of 650 - any idea why that would be?

You may want to take a look at these discussions to help with your decision:
1. the-pants-pooping-applicant-thread-for-78477.html - average gmat scores for each of schools - you don't want to be too much behind
2. 2009-acceptances-rejections-by-school-post-results-here-73302.html - Acceptance/Rejection by school - see what it takes in terms of stats to get into each of the schools
3. 2009-profiles-w-admit-dings-results-no-discussion-62945.html - another thread
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