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Updated on: 30 Aug 2015, 21:43
Originally posted by hoodprincess on 22 Aug 2015, 08:26.
Last edited by hoodprincess on 30 Aug 2015, 21:43, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by hoodprincess on 30 Aug 2015, 21:43, edited 1 time in total.
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Hey,
So I took my GMAT today and scored a 690 (Q49, V34). In all honesty, I was quite shocked. I had consistently been scoring 730+ in all my practice tests.
Here are my scores:
1. GMATPrep1: 710 (Q49, V38)
2. GMATPrep 2: 740 (Q49, V41)
3. GMATPrep 3: 730 (Q49, V40)
4. GMATPrep 4: 770 (Q50, V44)
5. GMATPrep 1 (Retake): 750 (Q50, V42)
6. GMATPrep 2 (Retake): 760 (Q51, V41)
GMAT : 690 (Q49, V34)
To be honest, I found the Quant section very different from any practice materials I'd used, and even the GMATPrep tests. I think that affected my verbal scores, since I couldn't stop thinking about it. Also, Verbal section was very different from the kind of questions I'd practiced too - and in all my practice tests, I finished my questions on time. I really think this score does not reflect my real capability and the hard work I've put in. I was expected at least a 710, which was the score I got in my very first practice test when I had not even prepared that much.
But its just that, I'm a little concerned about the amount of time it will take, and am trying to decide whether its worth the retake.
Also, I'm a final year undergraduate student (non-engineering). I'm not looking to apply to MBA programs. Looking to apply for MSF programs at WUSTL, USC and UT Austin, and Masters in management programs at USC, Duke.
My college % is around 89-90 % (which is pretty good, I believe) and I have decent eca's too.
Is it worth the retake? Or should I concentrate on other parts of application instead? Please help me out.
So I took my GMAT today and scored a 690 (Q49, V34). In all honesty, I was quite shocked. I had consistently been scoring 730+ in all my practice tests.
Here are my scores:
1. GMATPrep1: 710 (Q49, V38)
2. GMATPrep 2: 740 (Q49, V41)
3. GMATPrep 3: 730 (Q49, V40)
4. GMATPrep 4: 770 (Q50, V44)
5. GMATPrep 1 (Retake): 750 (Q50, V42)
6. GMATPrep 2 (Retake): 760 (Q51, V41)
GMAT : 690 (Q49, V34)
To be honest, I found the Quant section very different from any practice materials I'd used, and even the GMATPrep tests. I think that affected my verbal scores, since I couldn't stop thinking about it. Also, Verbal section was very different from the kind of questions I'd practiced too - and in all my practice tests, I finished my questions on time. I really think this score does not reflect my real capability and the hard work I've put in. I was expected at least a 710, which was the score I got in my very first practice test when I had not even prepared that much.
But its just that, I'm a little concerned about the amount of time it will take, and am trying to decide whether its worth the retake.
Also, I'm a final year undergraduate student (non-engineering). I'm not looking to apply to MBA programs. Looking to apply for MSF programs at WUSTL, USC and UT Austin, and Masters in management programs at USC, Duke.
My college % is around 89-90 % (which is pretty good, I believe) and I have decent eca's too.
Is it worth the retake? Or should I concentrate on other parts of application instead? Please help me out.
22 Aug 2015, 11:17
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Hi hoodprincess,
With a 690/Q49, you have an outstanding score (it's just shy of the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Schools/Programs that interest you. Based on the general information that you've provided about your profile, my guess is that you would be considered a strong applicant at all of the Schools that you listed.
Since you're essentially asking Admissions questions, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
Although it's unnecessary, if you do decide to retake the GMAT, then we can discuss your studies, CATs etc. and talk through why you scored what you scored on Test Day.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
With a 690/Q49, you have an outstanding score (it's just shy of the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Schools/Programs that interest you. Based on the general information that you've provided about your profile, my guess is that you would be considered a strong applicant at all of the Schools that you listed.
Since you're essentially asking Admissions questions, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
Although it's unnecessary, if you do decide to retake the GMAT, then we can discuss your studies, CATs etc. and talk through why you scored what you scored on Test Day.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
22 Aug 2015, 11:54
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Thank you, I guess! It feels good to have someone tell you that you scored well - when you've pretty much been upset about it since the test
I'm just not satisfied with the score - considering I was scoring 750s on my Prep tests. I really think I bombed my Verbal section because I couldn't stop thinking about the Quant questions. But I want to apply for R1, and retaking the GMAT might just really affect the other components of my application, so I'm unsure. I'm only just planning to apply to masters of management programs that are keen on taking students directly from undergrad, and those are a select few at Duke, MIT, Kellogg, Ross, USC.
Would you suggest I retake the GMAT in an year or two if I intend to apply for a proper MBA program, in order to target the top 5?
Thanks!
