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So I just took the GMAT for the 2nd time and got a 710 Q49, V37. The 1st time I took it I received Q47 V36 and a 680.
My question is this--on practice tests, I was consistently getting Q49 V40--which equates to a 730. I am pondering retaking the test to merely improve my Verbal score.
Does anyone out here think it is worth it to retake the test?
Personally speaking, I don't see a reason for the retake. I don't believe there's much of a difference between 710 and 730. There's a post on this, should've already been stickied. I believe you won't find too much value in the re-take, let alone the time and the pressure you need to put into the preparation. I'd recommend you focus on the application now.
No downsides really except $250. Don't think the 710 to 730 is a big bump. Some end up getting less on their retakes, so that's the only other downside - wasted time.
Congrats on your 710..I was on the same boat like 4 months ago. I scored a 690 on my first attempt. After a years hiatus and over 4 months of preparation I took my GMAT again. I scored a 700 inspite of scoring above 750 on all my practice tests. I fought with the question " To retake or not" for about a month and finally decided to play with the cards I have been dealt with.
From my research I found out that the differnece between a 710 and a 730/740 is negligible. I think you will be fine if you are in the middle 80% of the GMAT scores in your target schools. In my opinion you shouldn't retake unless you are highly confident of scoring a 770+ which would help you out with scholarships in your schools
Good point - at this time the only difference will be a potential scholarship or pride of having a 99th percentile. Admission most likely wont' care for the difference.