680 (Q50 V31)- Retake before applying for R2?

Question

Hello guys,
My brief background: I am an Indian Male 28 yr old with >6 yr (till date) work experience in Management consulting.

I need some help in deciding if I should retake GMAT exam.
GMAT 1 (02 July’22) : 620 (Q49 V25)
 GMAT 2 (02nd Aug’22) : 700 (Q50, V35) 
GMAT 3 (05th Sept’22): 690 (Q50, V30) (Not sure but I think a bad test day)
I was devastated last week when I saw a 690 on 3rd attempt even after putting significant efforts. I was scoring around 700-710 in official mocks. But since score can vary by +-30 points, I doubt if 680 (2nd Attempt) is the best I could have done.

I am targeting  R2 application round (Dec‘22-Jan’23)

Target B-schools:  McCombs, Kelley, Kenan Flagler, Tepper, London Business school, Oxford, Cambridge, W.P. Carey, Olin (I know I would have to filter some out)

Though Avg. GMAT Score for most of the schools mentioned above is 680- 690, I am wondering if I should retake GMAT because I  have to rely  on scholarship (atleast partial)

I have seen students getting full scholarship at WP Carey or Olin schools, but I want to know if 700 is too low a score for scholarship consideration in general.

My GMAT Prep has reached a saturation point since I am preparing for about 6 months.  Given the time constraints, should I put more efforts to reach atleast 720 level or focus my energy towards drafting applications?

Please help.

pintukr · Answer

I think you are attempting GMAT exams too frequently. Need to take a short break, thereafter analyse the ESR, with a focus to churn out weak areas.

An attempt just prior to R2 deadlines (two to three months hence) is advised.

All the Best.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider working with a study buddy and on your solving approach. May boost your score. Had a 6-hour student with a Q50 V31 who went to a Q50 V40 in about 30 days (retake). There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub. If you are into discord at all, there's a group link on the GMAT Knight blog.

All the best with whatever you decide.

All the best with whatever you decide.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi shubiiz,

First off, a 680/Q50 is a strong Score - and it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, another retest might not be necessary. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though - and since you know the specific 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 (and the more time that you have to act on that advice, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

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

It's worth noting that your overall 'ability level' over the last few months might closer to a 650 (meaning that the two 620s were at the 'low end' of your range and the 680 was at the 'high end'). If that's that case, then you might need to work on a number of different areas before you would be able to consistently score in the 700s. If you ultimately do plan to retake the GMAT, then you should post back here (or you can feel free to PM me directly) and we can discuss how you might best proceed with your studies.

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

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

EducationAisle · Answer

Since you have been consistently scoring relatively low on Verbal, curious to know how you have been preparing for Verbal and which section in Verbal has been specifically bothering you.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi shubiiz,

I can understand why you are beginning to get burned out, so regarding whether to retake, I'd love to know the scores breakdowns of your official practice exams. Can you provide that information? In the meantime, here is a helpful article:

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