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Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2018, 04:35
Hey Folks,

Sorry for asking this question again but since I am in a dilemma, so I have to ask this question again.

I have given GMAT and got 650 on the first attempt (V33,Q47). After giving the exam, I was expecting 49 in Quant but after seeing the score in Quant I was heartbroken. Although, the average score I was getting in Verbal was about the same in my mock tests. The quant was on higher side around 50 in mocks. I was expecting the overall score around 690-700. I have sent my score to the following universities:

* Harvard
* Penn State University
* Rotterdam University
* ISB
* INSEAD

Now the question I am facing is that whether I should reattempt for a better score or I should go on with the admission procedure. I am looking for some good universities having the same or more reputation than the ones listed above. I will appreciate any kind of help that I can have in this respect.
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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2018, 05:18
erraj wrote:
Hey Folks,

Sorry for asking this question again but since I am in a dilemma, so I have to ask this question again.

I have given GMAT and got 650 on the first attempt (V33,Q47). After giving the exam, I was expecting 49 in Quant but after seeing the score in Quant I was heartbroken. Although, the average score I was getting in Verbal was about the same in my mock tests. The quant was on higher side around 50 in mocks. I was expecting the overall score around 690-700. I have sent my score to the following universities:

* Harvard
* Penn State University
* Rotterdam University
* ISB
* INSEAD

Now the question I am facing is that whether I should reattempt for a better score or I should go on with the admission procedure. I am looking for some good universities having the same or more reputation than the ones listed above. I will appreciate any kind of help that I can have in this respect.



Hey I'm no expert but looking at the schools that you have sent your scores to and assuming you'd apply to the same it's better to have a higher gmat score to increase your chance of admission.
Also a higher gmat score doesn't necessarily guarantee admission it is always better to be with +- 20 points of the Average gmat score of the school.

Average scores for

* Harvard - 729
* Penn State University - 661
* Rotterdam University - 500 for some nationalities 700 for other. If you're from India its definitely 700
* ISB - 707
* INSEAD - 708

Now with the above data (from google search) it is better you retake with a target of scoring 720 unless you have a stellar profile and top notch recommendations and great academics

Hope this helps

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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2018, 05:40
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erraj wrote:
Hey Folks,

Sorry for asking this question again but since I am in a dilemma, so I have to ask this question again.

I have given GMAT and got 650 on the first attempt (V33,Q47). After giving the exam, I was expecting 49 in Quant but after seeing the score in Quant I was heartbroken. Although, the average score I was getting in Verbal was about the same in my mock tests. The quant was on higher side around 50 in mocks. I was expecting the overall score around 690-700. I have sent my score to the following universities:

* Harvard
* Penn State University
* Rotterdam University
* ISB
* INSEAD

Now the question I am facing is that whether I should reattempt for a better score or I should go on with the admission procedure. I am looking for some good universities having the same or more reputation than the ones listed above. I will appreciate any kind of help that I can have in this respect.



Hey I'm no expert but looking at the schools that you have sent your scores to and assuming you'd apply to the same it's better to have a higher gmat score to increase your chance of admission.
Also a higher gmat score doesn't necessarily guarantee admission it is always better to be with +- 20 points of the Average gmat score of the school.

Average scores for

* Harvard - 729
* Penn State University - 661
* Rotterdam University - 500 for some nationalities 700 for other. If you're from India its definitely 700
* ISB - 707
* INSEAD - 708

Now with the above data (from google search) it is better you retake with a target of scoring 720 unless you have a stellar profile and top notch recommendations and great academics

Hope this helps

Regards,
HK



Thanks Hatakekakashi. On my profile, I have an experience of around 3 years in operations and management. I have done B.Tech from not so reputed institute with an aggregate of 79%. On the recommendations part, can't say whether the ones I have are the stellar ones but they are good ones. :-)
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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2018, 05:42
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Thanks Hatakekakashi. On my profile, I have an experience of around 3 years in operations and management. I have done B.Tech from not so reputed institute with an aggregate of 79%. On the recommendations part, can't say whether the ones I have are the stellar ones but they are good ones. :-)



Okay, well 3 years 650 is tough i think but do look at options you have with that score

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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2018, 05:50
Thanks Hatakekakashi. Will surely look for the options in this first before the reattempt. :)
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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2018, 19:42
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erraj wrote:
Hey Folks,

Sorry for asking this question again but since I am in a dilemma, so I have to ask this question again.

I have given GMAT and got 650 on the first attempt (V33,Q47). After giving the exam, I was expecting 49 in Quant but after seeing the score in Quant I was heartbroken. Although, the average score I was getting in Verbal was about the same in my mock tests. The quant was on higher side around 50 in mocks. I was expecting the overall score around 690-700. I have sent my score to the following universities:

* Harvard
* Penn State University
* Rotterdam University
* ISB
* INSEAD

Now the question I am facing is that whether I should reattempt for a better score or I should go on with the admission procedure. I am looking for some good universities having the same or more reputation than the ones listed above. I will appreciate any kind of help that I can have in this respect.
Your first attempt is not very likely to be your best, and if you were able to get Q50s on your GMATPrep tests, you should be able to get a Q50 on the actual GMAT.

I'd definitely give the GMAT another shot if I were you.
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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   14 Feb 2018, 09:47
Take it again. Especially since you feel you can score more. Things are super competitive for Indians. And a higher GMAT score helps.
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Re: Unsure of taking retest or start applying for admissions!! [#permalink] New post   14 Feb 2018, 10:25
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erraj wrote:
Hey Folks,

Sorry for asking this question again but since I am in a dilemma, so I have to ask this question again.

I have given GMAT and got 650 on the first attempt (V33,Q47). After giving the exam, I was expecting 49 in Quant but after seeing the score in Quant I was heartbroken. Although, the average score I was getting in Verbal was about the same in my mock tests. The quant was on higher side around 50 in mocks. I was expecting the overall score around 690-700. I have sent my score to the following universities:

* Harvard
* Penn State University
* Rotterdam University
* ISB
* INSEAD

Now the question I am facing is that whether I should reattempt for a better score or I should go on with the admission procedure. I am looking for some good universities having the same or more reputation than the ones listed above. I will appreciate any kind of help that I can have in this respect.


Hi there,

Looking at the universities you are planning to apply, I would NEVER prefer to go with this score.

Try to push your score to 700+ and if you are from a large demographic area, make sure anything below 750 is not going to help.

All the best :)
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