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06 Dec 2020, 09:17
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Hi, I just had a quick question. I did my GMAT the first time and wasn't thrilled with my score, I scored in the early 600s. So I decided to do it again, but the second attempt actually went downhill fast. I panicked during my Quant section and my score actually dropped by 11 points. Anyway in this state of panic instead of cancelling my score I accepted it. I didn't realize that schools get to see all your scores, and now I'm worried that I'll be judged on the lower score even though it isn't indicative of my skills at all. I'm doing a third exam but now I'm a bit worried about the second score of mine. Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks!
06 Dec 2020, 09:33
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Hello, Wafas. I am assuming that that second score can no longer be cancelled, that it falls outside the 72-hour cancellation window. If not—if you took that test within the past 3 days—you can still cancel the score (for a fee, of course), and schools will not able to see it. Otherwise, your best bet is to make the third attempt count and earn a more desirable score. You can explain the second score at that point in just about any way you want (e.g., panic over something, flu, dog getting sick). You can read more about the cancellation process here, on the official website.
Best of luck to you.
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06 Dec 2020, 21:28
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Hi Wafas,
Business Schools generally do not care if you take the GMAT more than once - and AndrewN brings up a good point: you can 'explain away' that 2nd Score in any number of ways, so having that Score isn't something that you should worry about (especially if you earn a notably higher Score on your 3rd attempt). That all having been said, if 'your way' of studying left you open to having that type of reaction to the GMAT on your 2nd attempt, then you might need to make some significant changes to your studies (and Test-taking routine) so that you don't have that type of reaction again.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) When did you take your prior Official GMATs and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
2) How long have you studied in total? How many hours do you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used so far?
4) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to take your 3rd GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Business Schools generally do not care if you take the GMAT more than once - and AndrewN brings up a good point: you can 'explain away' that 2nd Score in any number of ways, so having that Score isn't something that you should worry about (especially if you earn a notably higher Score on your 3rd attempt). That all having been said, if 'your way' of studying left you open to having that type of reaction to the GMAT on your 2nd attempt, then you might need to make some significant changes to your studies (and Test-taking routine) so that you don't have that type of reaction again.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) When did you take your prior Official GMATs and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
2) How long have you studied in total? How many hours do you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used so far?
4) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to take your 3rd GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
07 Dec 2020, 20:22
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Hi Wafas,
If you can blow your 3rd GMAT attempt out of the water, I honestly don't think you have anything to worry about. Also, right now your main focus should be scoring as high as possible on your next GMAT, OK? If you need any advice regarding your next attempt, feel free to reach out.
Good luck!
If you can blow your 3rd GMAT attempt out of the water, I honestly don't think you have anything to worry about. Also, right now your main focus should be scoring as high as possible on your next GMAT, OK? If you need any advice regarding your next attempt, feel free to reach out.
Good luck!
