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JonSnow991
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GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V41
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I recently appeared for GMAT and got a score of 740 (97%)
Quant: 49 (73%)
Verbal: 41 (93%)
IR: 5 (47%)
AWA: 3 (4%)
During preparation, I didn't give much importance to the AWA section since I thought it wasn't essential, but I didn't expect such a low score. I wrote some valid points for the topic in 15 min and proceeded to end the exam.
I was rushing because I felt I had not done well on verbal (I couldn't attempt the last question because of time running out) and more so on IR, so my mental state was at its worst when I reached the AWA section. I just wanted to get done with it and see how badly I had done on the other sections.
I totally regret not giving enough time to it now. After reading some other posts, I'm scared that it might negatively impact my application. (My profile is also mediocre at best, I'm an Indian IT male)
My target MBA schools for USA are not in the top 10 (Questrom, Darden and a few more), but for Europe they are in the top 10 (LBS-MIM, HEC-MIM), and a few top MBA programs in Germany.
Following are my doubts:
Quant: 49 (73%)
Verbal: 41 (93%)
IR: 5 (47%)
AWA: 3 (4%)
During preparation, I didn't give much importance to the AWA section since I thought it wasn't essential, but I didn't expect such a low score. I wrote some valid points for the topic in 15 min and proceeded to end the exam.
I was rushing because I felt I had not done well on verbal (I couldn't attempt the last question because of time running out) and more so on IR, so my mental state was at its worst when I reached the AWA section. I just wanted to get done with it and see how badly I had done on the other sections.
I totally regret not giving enough time to it now. After reading some other posts, I'm scared that it might negatively impact my application. (My profile is also mediocre at best, I'm an Indian IT male)
My target MBA schools for USA are not in the top 10 (Questrom, Darden and a few more), but for Europe they are in the top 10 (LBS-MIM, HEC-MIM), and a few top MBA programs in Germany.
Following are my doubts:
- 1. Should I apply with this score or take another attempt at GMAT to get a respectable AWA score?
2. Should I submit for rescoring of the AWA? Are there any chances that it might help?
3. I am also planning to appear for TOEFL soon. Will a good score in that counter any negative impact caused by the low AWA score?
JonSnow991
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GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V41
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24 Sep 2023, 22:31
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Please help me out. Will a good score on TOEFL negate any negative impact caused by the AWA?
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Siddharth991
Hello Siddharth991,
Thanks for writing in.
If the possibility of improving your score exists, you may retake the test, especially, since you are looking at the likes of Darden and LBS; a better score (not just the AWA) will prove to boost your chances.
If the above possibility does not exist, you must address the low AWA score in the Optional Essay. No, a TOEFL will not help compensate for the AWA; the purpose of the AWA is to not only gauge your writing skills but also your critical abilities and line of thinking.
All the best!
