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Unbalanced GMAT Score- Low Quant, HBS Admissions Updated on: 29 Jan 2014, 21:05
Originally posted by DSGB on 12 Sep 2010, 21:11.
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Unbalanced GMAT Score- Low Quant, HBS Admissions 14 Sep 2010, 21:47
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I just got out of the GMAT a few hours ago and was deeply disappointed in my score. I got a 44 on both sections- V 97%, Q 68%. In the previous two weeks I had averaged 750, with a verbal usually from 46-47, and quant 47-48 (on the GMAT Prep tests, which I understand are the most accurate). So I know that 710 is generally a good, score, but given my preparation and indicators, I was not happy with my score. I am very concerned about my quant score, because I know that quant is more important to MBA programs.

I have my heart set on HBS and really wanted a score that would lend me a lot of confidence in admissions. I feel like a Q 47-48 would do the job (so my prep test scores gave me a good amount of confidence), but I am really worried about a Q 44, 68%.

I come from the middle class, white, male group of applicants. I just graduated from Brigham Young University's Accounting program with a 3.9 GPA. I will be working for LEK Consulting in LA for three years and then applying to business school. I have a ton of leadership and extracurricular experience, so I felt like a top GMAT score would shore up one of the last elements.

I am very seriously considering taking the GMAT again in a few weeks. Is that a ridiculous idea? Can I have confidence in applying to HBS with 68% Quant? How much do they emphasize this aspect of the GMAT score? My other top choices are Columbia, Yale, and Stanford. I also want to do a JD/MBA joint degree, does this have any impact on my questioning?

Please help me figure out if I should take the GMAT again!!!

Thanks so much!

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Jeremiah,

If you have 3 years until you intend to apply, you should retake the GMAT. You have every reason to believe your score should go up and lots of time to ensure that it does go up. Given your goals and your otherwise impressive profile, I can't think of a compelling reasons (other than simply not wanting to do it) not to retake the GMAT between now and when you apply.

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Wow nice score!!! If you are really confident, you can take the GMAT again. But i think based on your EC's your profile looks really strong. So its upto you to take it again, my suggestion is you take a few days off, and then take a decision. :)