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30 Oct 2013, 10:00
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I am not sure if this is the proper thread for posting this question, but I would appreciate any input from past experiences that resemble mine.
I have taken the GMAT exam twice now approximately a month apart, as I wanted to be able to make the deadline for upcoming applications. On both exams I scored a 620. I now have about a month for my other applications. I am interested in top 20 Business programs but with a 620 probably will not get accepted, and need at the very least a 700 otherwise my school options change. Would it make sense for me to take the test again? Does it look worse if I have taken the exam 3 times in such a short period of time (do schools weigh my score differently or will they just look at my best score)? If I do take the exam again in a month any study advice. I have a strong grasp of the material and strategies. My AWA (6) and IR (7) scores are high, but I guess not very important. Main question i guess is, do i take the exam for a 3rd time( In 3 months)?
Thank you in advance for any advice and help, I truly appreciate your time.
Prior to my first exam I took the Kaplan Premier practice tests, I spent about a 2 months studying after my first practice test.
Test1-600 Test2-680 Test3-690 Test4-690 Test5-710 Actual Gmat-620
I then decided to get the Economist GMAT 1 month program I logged about 80hrs of study time and at the end of the month I took the last 5 practice tests. All my quant scores were 90th percentile or above and verbal was 86th or above.
Test1-680 Test2-730 Test3-710 Test4-710 Test5-600 (poorly on both quant and verb) Test6-710
Then I took the GMAT Prep Software exams a little less than a week before the exam
Test1-720 Test2-700 Actual GMAT 620
I have taken the GMAT exam twice now approximately a month apart, as I wanted to be able to make the deadline for upcoming applications. On both exams I scored a 620. I now have about a month for my other applications. I am interested in top 20 Business programs but with a 620 probably will not get accepted, and need at the very least a 700 otherwise my school options change. Would it make sense for me to take the test again? Does it look worse if I have taken the exam 3 times in such a short period of time (do schools weigh my score differently or will they just look at my best score)? If I do take the exam again in a month any study advice. I have a strong grasp of the material and strategies. My AWA (6) and IR (7) scores are high, but I guess not very important. Main question i guess is, do i take the exam for a 3rd time( In 3 months)?
Thank you in advance for any advice and help, I truly appreciate your time.
Prior to my first exam I took the Kaplan Premier practice tests, I spent about a 2 months studying after my first practice test.
Test1-600 Test2-680 Test3-690 Test4-690 Test5-710 Actual Gmat-620
I then decided to get the Economist GMAT 1 month program I logged about 80hrs of study time and at the end of the month I took the last 5 practice tests. All my quant scores were 90th percentile or above and verbal was 86th or above.
Test1-680 Test2-730 Test3-710 Test4-710 Test5-600 (poorly on both quant and verb) Test6-710
Then I took the GMAT Prep Software exams a little less than a week before the exam
Test1-720 Test2-700 Actual GMAT 620
01 Nov 2013, 16:21
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ik1990
Dear ik1990,
I'm happy to respond.
First of all, here's a blog discussing retaking the GMAT in various scenarios:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/should-i-retake-the-gmat/
With a 620, it's unlikely you will get in at a top school unless you stand out significantly in some other ways. If you aren't willing to adjust your goals, probably retaking would be a good idea.
If you decide to retake, here's a blog listing the best GMAT prep materials:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/best-gmat- ... rces-2013/
I'll like to recommend Magoosh. We have a score guarantee.
https://gmat.magoosh.com/score-guarantee
We guarantee at least 50 points, because the vast majority of user improve more than that. It wouldn't take much more than that to vault you over the 700 threshold.
Here's a free DS question:
https://gmat.magoosh.com/questions/1024
Here's a free SC question:
https://gmat.magoosh.com/questions/3284
For each of those, after you submit your answer, the following page will have a complete video explanation. Each one of our 800+ practice questions has its own video explanation, for accelerated learning. We also have 15-+ video lessons covering all the content and strategy you need on the GMAT, and we provide email support for any questions you have about our material or about official material.
Finally, I'll say that it appears your real GMAT scores were on the low side compared to your practice. That suggests to me that anxiety was a big factor in your performance on the real test. Here is a series of articles about stress reduction techniques.
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/overcome-g ... y-breathe/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/beating-gmat-stress/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/the-gmat-b ... g-picture/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/zen-boot-c ... -the-gmat/
I think all that stuff is as important to practice for the GMAT as are the standard study materials.
Even if you decide not to join Magoosh, I hope you get everything you can from that free blog.
Best of luck to you, my friend. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Mike
05 Nov 2013, 00:17
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Hi
You should definitely retake GMAT as the score of 620 will take you no where near top 20 business schools. Don’t rush to take 3rd time. Prepare hard and take it. Look at it this way – 620 cannot take you closer to your dream. If you can get a higher score in your next attempt, it will help you tremendously inching closer to your dream. Will 3rd time harm you? What will you do with 620? All the low ranked schools will take even if you take 10 times. I think you shouldn't worry up to 4 or 5 attempts. Focus on improving it.
Make a list of what went wrong in the previous attempts and make sure you do not repeat them this time.
Best of luck.
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You should definitely retake GMAT as the score of 620 will take you no where near top 20 business schools. Don’t rush to take 3rd time. Prepare hard and take it. Look at it this way – 620 cannot take you closer to your dream. If you can get a higher score in your next attempt, it will help you tremendously inching closer to your dream. Will 3rd time harm you? What will you do with 620? All the low ranked schools will take even if you take 10 times. I think you shouldn't worry up to 4 or 5 attempts. Focus on improving it.
Make a list of what went wrong in the previous attempts and make sure you do not repeat them this time.
Best of luck.
www.InterviewBay.com
Mock Interviews and Application Reviews by Alumni
