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Hi everyone,

I completed two GMAT tests.
#1 4 weeks ago: 620, Q47 (61%), V29 (56%), IR 3 - Cancelled Score
#2 some days ago: 640: Q42 (43%), V35 (76%), IR 7

I cancelled the first GMAT back then, should I reinstate the score to improve my chances (due to higher Quant score?). My remaining profile is strong and I have an IT background - as such even more surprising quant results. What would you recommend when applying to INSEAD?

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Hi everyone,

I completed two GMAT tests.
#1 4 weeks ago: 620, Q47 (61%), V29 (56%), IR 3 - Cancelled Score
#2 some days ago: 640: Q42 (43%), V35 (76%), IR 7

I cancelled the first GMAT back then, should I reinstate the score to improve my chances (due to higher Quant score?). My remaining profile is strong and I have an IT background - as such even more surprising quant results. What would you recommend when applying to INSEAD?

Best Regards
Patrick
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Hey Patrick, I believe that you can check the average GMAT score for people from your country's pool. Then I think you have a significantly higher score in verbal, quant is fine as long as your background covers that up. A V29 is much less than a V35, keep the current scores, you have a good IR score in that too, but if your score is still less, retake the GMAT, there is no harm in it. Harvard was asked how many is too many, they said 5-6
So I think taking another attempt, that can get you in the 650+ range might just help.

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Hi phammer,

It really depends on where you want to go to school. I personally think the 640 is a better score and it has a solid V35 that shows you are in the top 25% of all verbal takers. Where are you going to be applying?

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Hi phammer,

It really depends on where you want to go to school. I personally think the 640 is a better score and it has a solid V35 that shows you are in the top 25% of all verbal takers. Where are you going to be applying?

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I am applying to INSEAD. Today.
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Then I would highly recommend that you use the higher score. The average GMAT is over 700 so you need to use the higher one to be competitive.
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Hi everyone,

I completed two GMAT tests.
#1 4 weeks ago: 620, Q47 (61%), V29 (56%), IR 3 - Cancelled Score
#2 some days ago: 640: Q42 (43%), V35 (76%), IR 7

I cancelled the first GMAT back then, should I reinstate the score to improve my chances (due to higher Quant score?). My remaining profile is strong and I have an IT background - as such even more surprising quant results. What would you recommend when applying to INSEAD?

Best Regards
Patrick
Hey Patrick, I believe that you can check the average GMAT score for people from your country's pool. Then I think you have a significantly higher score in verbal, quant is fine as long as your background covers that up. A V29 is much less than a V35, keep the current scores, you have a good IR score in that too, but if your score is still less, retake the GMAT, there is no harm in it. Harvard was asked how many is too many, they said 5-6
So I think taking another attempt, that can get you in the 650+ range might just help.

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Where do you actually see the average GMAT for your country? Can you advise? Never have heard of that before.

Can't actually retake as I have to submit my application for INSEAD today. Only thing I did was explain why I had such a bad grade and showing comittment to retake GMAT before MBA would start in January.
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Hi everyone,

I completed two GMAT tests.
#1 4 weeks ago: 620, Q47 (61%), V29 (56%), IR 3 - Cancelled Score
#2 some days ago: 640: Q42 (43%), V35 (76%), IR 7

I cancelled the first GMAT back then, should I reinstate the score to improve my chances (due to higher Quant score?). My remaining profile is strong and I have an IT background - as such even more surprising quant results. What would you recommend when applying to INSEAD?

Best Regards
Patrick
Hey Patrick, I believe that you can check the average GMAT score for people from your country's pool. Then I think you have a significantly higher score in verbal, quant is fine as long as your background covers that up. A V29 is much less than a V35, keep the current scores, you have a good IR score in that too, but if your score is still less, retake the GMAT, there is no harm in it. Harvard was asked how many is too many, they said 5-6
So I think taking another attempt, that can get you in the 650+ range might just help.

I f my posts were helpful, please don't hesitate to hit the like button as a gratitude

Where do you actually see the average GMAT for your country? Can you advise? Never have heard of that before.

Can't actually retake as I have to submit my application for INSEAD today. Only thing I did was explain why I had such a bad grade and showing comittment to retake GMAT before MBA would start in January.
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Well GMAT club has almost everything, ask an admissions consultant from forum, they will guide you,

Also, if there's any score I'd apply with, it would be the 640.

Why don't you apply in 15 days??? Give GMAT again get a 680-690

I believe you will have a better chance.
What are the deadlines?
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Well GMAT club has almost everything, ask an admissions consultant from forum, they will guide you,

Also, if there's any score I'd apply with, it would be the 640.

Why don't you apply in 15 days??? Give GMAT again get a 680-690

I believe you will have a better chance.
What are the deadlines?[/quote]

The deadline is today.
I had a longer discussion with my girlfriend and company on the MBA. It was very competitive to get the full MBA sponsorship and one year off. I received the confirmation for the scholarship and 1 year leave only 1 week ago so I had to prep all in parallel. INSEAD is also already running round four.
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Then I'd say apply with a 640 score. Don't worry about quant. You have an IT background, it should persuade them that there was an error, a 3 point error is considered on GMAT. Chill... And keep preparing, do give another attempt as the case may be.

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Keep putting in hard work.. best of luck..

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Well GMAT club has almost everything, ask an admissions consultant from forum, they will guide you,

Also, if there's any score I'd apply with, it would be the 640.

Why don't you apply in 15 days??? Give GMAT again get a 680-690

I believe you will have a better chance.
What are the deadlines?
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The deadline is today.
I had a longer discussion with my girlfriend and company on the MBA. It was very competitive to get the full MBA sponsorship and one year off. I received the confirmation for the scholarship and 1 year leave only 1 week ago so I had to prep all in parallel. INSEAD is also already running round four.[/quote]


Hi Phammer,

The full MBA sponsorship should strengthen your case, although applying R4 with a low GMAT score will have its own challenges. Hope the rest of your application is solid.
Keep us posted on the result.