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20 Jun 2020, 09:22
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Hi experts, just wanted to get some thoughts.
I understand that the online GMAT is to be used as a stand in for those that cannot take the GMAT due to COVID and NEED to take the GMAT. I was wondering if it would also be accepted for individuals applying in the future (next 2-3 years).
I had planned on taking the GMAT in July but don't plan on applying to B-school for another year or two. Right now I'm quarantined and in the zone and want to take the GMAT at peak performance (also nice that there won't be an AWA section). The next available option in my area is late august and I expect work to be a lot busier then due to some transitions I will be making so would much prefer to take it in July.
Basically I want to know if there is any chance at all that admissions will scrutinize my Online GMAT score because I took it Online vs. in-person since I am applying very far in the future (2021/2022 etc.) (Will they have preferred me to wait to take it normally since I had so much extra time to do so?) I have seen some rumors/comments that that it was implied that online GMAT would be viewed as less than or may not be accepted at all in future. I want to avoid having to retake it if at all possible!
Thanks in advance!!
I understand that the online GMAT is to be used as a stand in for those that cannot take the GMAT due to COVID and NEED to take the GMAT. I was wondering if it would also be accepted for individuals applying in the future (next 2-3 years).
I had planned on taking the GMAT in July but don't plan on applying to B-school for another year or two. Right now I'm quarantined and in the zone and want to take the GMAT at peak performance (also nice that there won't be an AWA section). The next available option in my area is late august and I expect work to be a lot busier then due to some transitions I will be making so would much prefer to take it in July.
Basically I want to know if there is any chance at all that admissions will scrutinize my Online GMAT score because I took it Online vs. in-person since I am applying very far in the future (2021/2022 etc.) (Will they have preferred me to wait to take it normally since I had so much extra time to do so?) I have seen some rumors/comments that that it was implied that online GMAT would be viewed as less than or may not be accepted at all in future. I want to avoid having to retake it if at all possible!
Thanks in advance!!
20 Jun 2020, 22:02
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Hi gather44,
You ask some really important questions. Unfortunately, there is no way to properly answer them (with certainty) at this point. The At-home testing option is clearly acceptable right now for people who plan to apply to School in the next application cycle - and Business Schools will obviously accept those Scores for this cycle. There's no way to know what the Schools will say about all of this in 2-3 years time though. Academically-speaking, your GMAT Score is valid for 5 years (regardless of how you take your Official GMAT), so unless (or until) you hear otherwise, a reasonable assumption would be that you could apply to School in the several years with an At-home Score result and be fine. All things being equal though, it would also be reasonable for a Business School to tell you (at the point when you apply) "we think you're a great applicant, but we want you to take the GMAT under standard testing conditions at a Test Facility (because most - or all - of the other applicants have done so"..... and at that point, you would almost certainly have to retake the GMAT (especially if it was your first-choice School).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You ask some really important questions. Unfortunately, there is no way to properly answer them (with certainty) at this point. The At-home testing option is clearly acceptable right now for people who plan to apply to School in the next application cycle - and Business Schools will obviously accept those Scores for this cycle. There's no way to know what the Schools will say about all of this in 2-3 years time though. Academically-speaking, your GMAT Score is valid for 5 years (regardless of how you take your Official GMAT), so unless (or until) you hear otherwise, a reasonable assumption would be that you could apply to School in the several years with an At-home Score result and be fine. All things being equal though, it would also be reasonable for a Business School to tell you (at the point when you apply) "we think you're a great applicant, but we want you to take the GMAT under standard testing conditions at a Test Facility (because most - or all - of the other applicants have done so"..... and at that point, you would almost certainly have to retake the GMAT (especially if it was your first-choice School).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
23 Jun 2020, 13:14
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Hi gather44,
You ask a pretty popular question. The fact is, I don’t think that GMAC would be able to offer the online GMAT if admissions were going to look at it as a “lesser” exam. So, honestly, if you are ready to take the GMAT in July, I say go for it. Also, if you need any advice regarding your study plan, feel free to reach out.
You ask a pretty popular question. The fact is, I don’t think that GMAC would be able to offer the online GMAT if admissions were going to look at it as a “lesser” exam. So, honestly, if you are ready to take the GMAT in July, I say go for it. Also, if you need any advice regarding your study plan, feel free to reach out.
