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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.

Hatakekakashi · Answer

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

erraj · Answer

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.

Hatakekakashi · Answer

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

Regards,
HK

erraj · Answer

Thanks Hatakekakashi. Will surely look for the options in this first before the reattempt.

AjiteshArun · Answer

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.

akpiper86 · Answer

Take it again. Especially since you feel you can score more. Things are super competitive for Indians. And a higher GMAT score helps.

abhimahna · Answer

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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