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23 Feb 2019, 08:11
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To GMAT Experts:
I just took my first exam yesterday, and I am debating whether I should cancel or keep my score.
I accepted my score (670/ V34, Q48, IR7) at the test center on the test day, mainly because I was happy with my IR score and wanted to get my AWA score as well. I was originally going to cancel any score below 690, which was average of my two mock tests, but 670 seemed acceptable with IR 7. Regardless, overall score is way below my target score of 730+, so I plan to retake within 1~2 months.
My question: would it be worth keeping the score (below target score) for IR and AWA?
The reason I am debating is because I am afraid if having 670 on the record will leave any negative impression on admission committee (say, M7), even if my scores show an improving trend. For example, is there any difference in how admissions think of a score record of 670-710-750 or 700-730-750?
Reading from some forum posts, I figure there should not be much difference, but I would still appreciate some thoughts! Thank you!
I just took my first exam yesterday, and I am debating whether I should cancel or keep my score.
I accepted my score (670/ V34, Q48, IR7) at the test center on the test day, mainly because I was happy with my IR score and wanted to get my AWA score as well. I was originally going to cancel any score below 690, which was average of my two mock tests, but 670 seemed acceptable with IR 7. Regardless, overall score is way below my target score of 730+, so I plan to retake within 1~2 months.
My question: would it be worth keeping the score (below target score) for IR and AWA?
The reason I am debating is because I am afraid if having 670 on the record will leave any negative impression on admission committee (say, M7), even if my scores show an improving trend. For example, is there any difference in how admissions think of a score record of 670-710-750 or 700-730-750?
Reading from some forum posts, I figure there should not be much difference, but I would still appreciate some thoughts! Thank you!
23 Feb 2019, 08:34
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Given that Business schools can no longer see the canceled scores, it makes no point that should not cancel your score. The bigger question is how sure are you that you would get a 730+ in your second attempt in 1-2 months. If you are confident enough, then you can very well cancel your current score. More importantly, most business schools do not emphasize a lot on the IR and AWA score. All the best.
23 Feb 2019, 15:06
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Hi amysong,
First off, a 670/Q48 is a strong score - and it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. In general, Business Schools do not care if applicants take the GMAT more than once, so having this Score on your record shouldn't be an issue. Assuming you were to raise this Score and hit your Goal Score, then you can actually use the two Scores to your advantage (your commitment to work harder and earn a higher Score is a character trait that you can use to 'market yourself' to the Admissions Committees).
As it stands, you're closer to a 730+ than you probably realize, but you will likely have to make some significant adjustments to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Before we can discuss how you might best proceed, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 670/Q48 is a strong score - and it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. In general, Business Schools do not care if applicants take the GMAT more than once, so having this Score on your record shouldn't be an issue. Assuming you were to raise this Score and hit your Goal Score, then you can actually use the two Scores to your advantage (your commitment to work harder and earn a higher Score is a character trait that you can use to 'market yourself' to the Admissions Committees).
As it stands, you're closer to a 730+ than you probably realize, but you will likely have to make some significant adjustments to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Before we can discuss how you might best proceed, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
