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Is it a good idea to take the GMAT third time. The first two time I scored 570 but then I was in NJ. Now I have moved to Chicago and wish to apply to Chicago and Kellogs. I am a little apprehensive that if take the third time and even score good, I wont still get the admission. Any suggestions???
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It's definitely a good idea if you think you can get 650+.
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Yes, you have to retake to apply to the top schools. A 570 will keep you out of both of them.

What about taking a prep course?
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Agreed. For Chicago/Kellogg you better have housed the homeless and taken your startup public if you don't have 650. Even 650-700 you better have an above average story to tell.

Also, don't retake it unless you reach your target score on the GMAC prep tests first. I learned how to approach problems with Manhattan GMAT materials and then spent all my time practicing in the official guides. It worked for me, and I've never scored well on tests.

Study like mad. You can do it.
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hey guys.. nice thread I am in much needed help this way. I am also retaking the test.. can you tell me about the manhattan review I mean, I have the OG 11 is that enough I would like to take the manhattan review as well can somebody recommend all the books to study. This will help.
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I think all that matters is that you are persistent and committed to you goal. I have given the GMAT and have scored 550 twice. I plan to take it again to score atleast a 700. Don't worry keep trying. I am too.
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saub,

I'm no forum guru. I'm not sure what Manhattan Review is. I used Manhattan GMAT: https://www.manhattangmat.com/

This, to me, looked like the best program at the time. People spoke well of the program online, the company says their alumni average 690 - 700, and after the class they leave your access to the sight on for three months. When I called, the sales rep told me that if I called back after the three months that they would leave access on for another three months. I'm sure someone out there can tell me why all my reasons were illogical and stupid, but I went for it and it worked out for me.

I was petrified of the GMAT. I initially thought I would be stoked to get a 620 or so. I ended up with a 710 (V98%, Q70%), and feel it was sort of an off day for my quant. I feel strongly that there's no such thing as a "top score", meaning a score threshold over which you'll never cross. I'm positive that had I taken another six months to study I could have taken apart my problem with certain kinds of quant problems, gotten better at them, and then scored hire. I also feel that had I picked up some really thick literature and read it every night for six months, my verbal score would have been higher.

I agree with topmbaseeker that what matters most is that you are persistent and committed to your goal, but I would add that Manhattan GMAT gave me tools to solve problems that I would not have come up with on my own.

Bottom line to a babbling response: I would get some help. I'm glad I did.

Talking about the GMAT stands the hair up on the back of my neck because I studied like mad for six months. Let me know if I can help.
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