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11 Dec 2011, 09:16
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I have been a long time reader, but only recently began posting. I think it's tremendous how supportive this community is, and given the number of 6XX -> 7XX improvement stories I have seen (including my own), that support is yielding obvious dividends. However, I am looking for a very honest assessment here.
I took the GMAT in November and scored a 750 (Q47, V46), and obviously I was extremely proud and excited having vastly improved on the 650 I scored 5 years earlier. But now, I am beginning to consider whether I should retake the exam to improve my quant score.
I am applying in R2 to Wharton, Kellogg, and Booth, so there is not enough time to retake before admissions deadlines, nor am I terribly worried about the score for admissions purposes (maybe I should be?). But, looking ahead to recruiting, I have begun to wonder if a Q47 could be a hinderance in recruiting for investment banking or strategy consulting (BCG, Bain, McKinsey). Below are my scores on the GMATPrep tests:
- GMATPrep 1 - Attempt 1: 750 (Q47, V47)
- GMATPrep 1 - Attempt 2: 770 (Q49, V47) - No noticeable overlap/repeats
- GMAT Prep 2 - Attempt 1: 770 (Q49, V47)
I believe with a little additional prep work in quant (and hopefully less nerves given my 750 performance last attempt), I could improve to Q48 or Q49 without a drop in my verbal. Nothing in my prep work has led me to believe Q50-Q51 could be possible, so I could only hope for a 1 to 2 point improvement over my current score if I were to retake.
Possible mitigating factors:
- A's in quant heavy undergrad and graduate courses: from Finance to Non-Linear Optimization to Calculus II to numerous programming classes (C++, Oracle PL/SQL, Java, SQL)
- Reasonably high overall GPA in undergrad/grad concentrations in accounting
- Coming from top accounting / consulting firm (think green dot)
- Passed CPA exam and CFA Level I
Thoughts?
Note: If I would have seen this post 6 months ago, I would have probably thrown up a little bit in my mouth, but I promise I mean to offend no one with my post.
I took the GMAT in November and scored a 750 (Q47, V46), and obviously I was extremely proud and excited having vastly improved on the 650 I scored 5 years earlier. But now, I am beginning to consider whether I should retake the exam to improve my quant score.
I am applying in R2 to Wharton, Kellogg, and Booth, so there is not enough time to retake before admissions deadlines, nor am I terribly worried about the score for admissions purposes (maybe I should be?). But, looking ahead to recruiting, I have begun to wonder if a Q47 could be a hinderance in recruiting for investment banking or strategy consulting (BCG, Bain, McKinsey). Below are my scores on the GMATPrep tests:
- GMATPrep 1 - Attempt 1: 750 (Q47, V47)
- GMATPrep 1 - Attempt 2: 770 (Q49, V47) - No noticeable overlap/repeats
- GMAT Prep 2 - Attempt 1: 770 (Q49, V47)
I believe with a little additional prep work in quant (and hopefully less nerves given my 750 performance last attempt), I could improve to Q48 or Q49 without a drop in my verbal. Nothing in my prep work has led me to believe Q50-Q51 could be possible, so I could only hope for a 1 to 2 point improvement over my current score if I were to retake.
Possible mitigating factors:
- A's in quant heavy undergrad and graduate courses: from Finance to Non-Linear Optimization to Calculus II to numerous programming classes (C++, Oracle PL/SQL, Java, SQL)
- Reasonably high overall GPA in undergrad/grad concentrations in accounting
- Coming from top accounting / consulting firm (think green dot)
- Passed CPA exam and CFA Level I
Thoughts?
Note: If I would have seen this post 6 months ago, I would have probably thrown up a little bit in my mouth, but I promise I mean to offend no one with my post.
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Schools: CBS '19 (WL) HBS '19 (D) Haas '19 (A) Kellogg '19 Stanford '19 (D) Wharton '19 (D) Booth '19 (A) Sloan '19 (D)
GMAT 1: 640 Q44 V34
GMAT 2: 700 Q42 V44
GMAT 3: 680 Q44 V39
GMAT 4: 740 Q49 V41
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11 Dec 2011, 09:24
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I wouldn't!
By the way - Congratulations for your wonderful score! And good luck with your applications! I think you should better invest your time in writing essays than re-do the GMAT. Your score is wonderful, but for your target schools it doesn't that much of a difference if you improve it to let's say 770. Better focus on the other application docs, because essays really make the difference with top-tier BS.
I can also share some experience with management consulting (though in Europe), where I have been told, that GMAT is a nice to have feature, but not too important for recruiters. So again - I think your 98 percentile is just EXCEPTIONAL! I don't know how thinks are with investment banking, but I would assume them to be just like MC.
Regards and good luck!
By the way - Congratulations for your wonderful score! And good luck with your applications! I think you should better invest your time in writing essays than re-do the GMAT. Your score is wonderful, but for your target schools it doesn't that much of a difference if you improve it to let's say 770. Better focus on the other application docs, because essays really make the difference with top-tier BS.
I can also share some experience with management consulting (though in Europe), where I have been told, that GMAT is a nice to have feature, but not too important for recruiters. So again - I think your 98 percentile is just EXCEPTIONAL! I don't know how thinks are with investment banking, but I would assume them to be just like MC.
Regards and good luck!
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I agree with bgpower.
What you have thrown out there is impressive. In my opinion, your GMAT score is fantastic. I really do not think that higher score would have made a difference because you have proven your high academic potential, consistency, etc. You should put time in the applications/essays since it will make a greater impact.
I believe that you are smart enough to score even higher. But keep in mind that everyone wants more if they know they could have more. Be careful. I think that the only benefit you can get out of higher GMAT score is that you will be more competitive for scholarships.
Good luck to you, I think you have amazing chances.
What you have thrown out there is impressive. In my opinion, your GMAT score is fantastic. I really do not think that higher score would have made a difference because you have proven your high academic potential, consistency, etc. You should put time in the applications/essays since it will make a greater impact.
I believe that you are smart enough to score even higher. But keep in mind that everyone wants more if they know they could have more. Be careful. I think that the only benefit you can get out of higher GMAT score is that you will be more competitive for scholarships.
Good luck to you, I think you have amazing chances.
