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Updated on: 05 Jan 2016, 10:54
Originally posted by formerconsultant on 05 Jan 2016, 10:18.
Last edited by ENGRTOMBA2018 on 05 Jan 2016, 10:54, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by ENGRTOMBA2018 on 05 Jan 2016, 10:54, edited 1 time in total.
Moved the topic to the correct forum.
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Hi,
I retook the GMAT yesterday (in time for all my schools' application deadlines) and scored a 740 total, but still got 44Q (57th percentile for the latter, but 97th percentile for total). I got 7 (81st percentile) on IR.
I believe the rule of thumb is typically to briefly address in the optional essay why your score does not accurately reflect your skill if you get below 60th percentile on either section.
Should I do so, even though my overall score is quite high? I have solid things to say (I was a consultant for 6 years, built 10+ financial models, majored in Econ with quant coursework beyond basic requirements), but (a) I'm wondering whether it's highly unnecessary and thus to go into it would show I lack perspective and (b) I'm already talking about my current unemployment in the essay, so don't want to make it a laundry list.
Additional context: both my recommenders will be briefly mentioning my strong analytical skills in their recs. I got a 710 on my first GMAT, with 40Q (46th percentile).
Thanks!
I retook the GMAT yesterday (in time for all my schools' application deadlines) and scored a 740 total, but still got 44Q (57th percentile for the latter, but 97th percentile for total). I got 7 (81st percentile) on IR.
I believe the rule of thumb is typically to briefly address in the optional essay why your score does not accurately reflect your skill if you get below 60th percentile on either section.
Should I do so, even though my overall score is quite high? I have solid things to say (I was a consultant for 6 years, built 10+ financial models, majored in Econ with quant coursework beyond basic requirements), but (a) I'm wondering whether it's highly unnecessary and thus to go into it would show I lack perspective and (b) I'm already talking about my current unemployment in the essay, so don't want to make it a laundry list.
Additional context: both my recommenders will be briefly mentioning my strong analytical skills in their recs. I got a 710 on my first GMAT, with 40Q (46th percentile).
Thanks!
05 Jan 2016, 10:52
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Hi formerconsultant,
Since you posted this in another Forum on this site, I've pasted over my response from there:
First off, a 740 is an outstanding score (it's well above the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
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Since you posted this in another Forum on this site, I've pasted over my response from there:
First off, a 740 is an outstanding score (it's well above the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
06 Jan 2016, 22:16
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formerconsultant
Q44 should be quite acceptable to most schools. Whether explanation is required will depend on the school to which you are applying and the rest of your profile (which does seem to strengthen your Quant position)
I would suggest you to get a free profile evaluation done here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#-school/
