How bad is 5 on IR, with 760 Scaled (Q50 V42)?

Question

Just took the online GMAT today, somehow managed to completely botch the IR section

Is the IR score a red flag/stick out like a sore thumb? Worth it to retake? Assuming target of M7 schools Rough Profile: Not the best GPA (3.3), electrical eng undergrad degree from U of Maryland College Park (big state school), 2.5 YE at B4 consulting firm (although I'll probably work at least another year or two before applying)

Yogananda · Answer

Hi Mate,

It will not matter much, as your GMAT scores are good.
Go ahead with your applications.

gonerias · Answer

Hi qtip97,

I had a 740 (Q50, V41) with IR 4. I am from engineering background and have a 6 yrs experience in oilfield. I applied to 5/7 M7 schools and got admit from 3/5 already, awaiting 2 more (got interview from MIT too which is so much data comprehension oriented). In my honest opinion, your score is really quite decent (atleast better than mine) and doesn't really need a retake. I think you can do either of the following:

- Retake (if you have ample time) but if the overall score is below 760, do not accept it. The current overall score of 760 is too good to be ruined.
- Use the current score to apply to M7 colleges and in the "explain any extenuating circumstances" section of application that almost every college has, explain that the comparitively low IR is not really representative of your data comprehension abilities and how you use and interpret data constantly in your every day work (I am guess your consulting work requires extensive use of data).

Good luck!

GMATinsight · Answer

It's not bad at all.. Go ahead with application

GeneralEducation · Answer

qtip97

Integrated Reasoning is to evaluate information presented in multiple formats from multiple sources. These skills are necessary to succeed in our data-driven world. In fact, IR >4 would be acceptable without being a red flag.
You can go ahead and apply for your desired (right fit) schools with your current GMAT scores.

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello qtip97 , An IR 4 is considered borderline so you are still above that.

That aside, you have a very good GMAT score and should not worry about the IR at all! All the best!

AdeftConsulting1 · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question here, about this I would say that overall you have exceptional score but IR score is a decent score so need not worry about this just start preparing for the application and essay just make sure that you will be able to form your story with projects and with work experience, so here I would suggest you don’t go for again GMAT know you have series of things to concentrate you have to stress that now you need to build the profile, get your strategy aligned with the right course/college and also put stress on, your post-MBA goals.

How bad is 5 on IR, with 760 Scaled (Q50 V42)?

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