690 with IR 7

Question

I recently wrote the online GMAT and scored a 690 with Q49, V35 and IR7. I am planning to go for another attempt after about a month and will try to score 710+. I am wondering that if I score something around 710 with an IR score of 4 or 5 (which I have been scoring on most of the mocks) then which score would be considered better, a 690 with IR 7 or a 710 with IR 5.
Also, I wanted to understand from the experts that is my score good enough to be considered for a healthcare MBA in the top B schools.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Probably fair to say 710+ IR5 > 690 IR 7

bb · Answer

Hi. The IR score does not really matter but you can include both scores on your report (report both of them) so that the schools do see your IR score in case they are wondering...

As to the admissions questions, I don't know what a healthcare MBA is..... MBA is MBA. The requirements are not different if you are planning to be a consultant vs. healthcare vs. non-profit. You have to pull your weight. you can try the WAMC tool or review the decision tracker for admissions results to various schools.

I can tell you that based on our research from a few years ago, if one was from India and competitive demographics, the average GMAT scores tended to be much higher than for the other admits and that's due to the competitiveness of the applicants. You can see that in the decision tracker results.

-B

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi RahulSha,

First off, a 690/Q49 is a fantastic Score, so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Many Business Schools have publicly stated that they do not use an applicant's IR score when evaluating an application, so you likely have nothing to be concerned about in that regard. However, if you're interested in what a specific School/Program thinks about the IR score, then you should research that School directly (you might also consider contacting the School to ask).

Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi RahulSha,

I think 710 is the better of the two scores. Let us know how things go.

RahulSha · Answer

Thanks  gmatknightDOTcom  ,  bb  ,  EMPOWERgmatRichC  and  ScottTargetTestPrep  for the valuable inputs and suggestions.

GyanOne · Answer

Hi  RahulSha

Thanks for posting. You should go with your score of 710+, when you do achieve it. As this is in the future, you can work harder and try and get a higher IR score too (no reason to assume you would only be able to get an IR 5 in a future attempt).

Whether your score would be suitable for healthcare MBA programs depends on the programs you are targeting, and other aspects of your profile such as work experience, extra-curriculars, grades, and other factors. Please post more details to enable that evaluation.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi RahulSha,

Congrats on scoring a 690. Regarding the retake and the importance of IR scores, you can go through the articles below to understand better.

Should you retake GMAT?

Do IR and AWA Scores Matter on GMAT?

I hope it helped. Feel free to get in touch if you have any more queries related to the study strategy or GMAT.

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