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22 Aug 2016, 11:49
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Hello,
I took the GMAT recently and scored a 660 (Q49, V32, IR 7, AWA 6) after 2 months of prep and working full time. This came as a disappointment and surprise, since on my 4 GMAC practice exams I was consistently scoring ~710's (Q49, V40). I accepted this as test day nerves or a verbal fluke, and quickly rescheduled another test for 3 weeks later. I just took that test yesterday, and walked away with a 710. I would normally be very happy, but the uneven breakdown is a bit concerning (Q45, V42, IR 8), and I would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer.
Will this low of a quant score (60th percentile) seriously hurt my chances if i'm only applying to top 15 schools? I believe i've proven my quantitative proficiency through my consulting work experience, engineering undergrad background, and the Q49 I got on my first attempt (although I understand school's only consider the highest score you submit), but i've read some programs have informal 'cutoffs' around the ~70th percentile.
It hurts to even ask this question, since the thought of more studying while working and traveling transcon every week is miserable, but do you guys think I should consider another re-take to get a Q score closer to the 80th percentile, if i'm only applying to top 15 schools?
For context:
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Work experience: 4 years well known mid tier strategy consultancy
Undergrad: 3.3GPA, BS in Industrial Engineering, honors graduate
I took the GMAT recently and scored a 660 (Q49, V32, IR 7, AWA 6) after 2 months of prep and working full time. This came as a disappointment and surprise, since on my 4 GMAC practice exams I was consistently scoring ~710's (Q49, V40). I accepted this as test day nerves or a verbal fluke, and quickly rescheduled another test for 3 weeks later. I just took that test yesterday, and walked away with a 710. I would normally be very happy, but the uneven breakdown is a bit concerning (Q45, V42, IR 8), and I would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer.
Will this low of a quant score (60th percentile) seriously hurt my chances if i'm only applying to top 15 schools? I believe i've proven my quantitative proficiency through my consulting work experience, engineering undergrad background, and the Q49 I got on my first attempt (although I understand school's only consider the highest score you submit), but i've read some programs have informal 'cutoffs' around the ~70th percentile.
It hurts to even ask this question, since the thought of more studying while working and traveling transcon every week is miserable, but do you guys think I should consider another re-take to get a Q score closer to the 80th percentile, if i'm only applying to top 15 schools?
For context:
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Work experience: 4 years well known mid tier strategy consultancy
Undergrad: 3.3GPA, BS in Industrial Engineering, honors graduate
22 Aug 2016, 12:29
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I wouldn't be totally panicked about this if the rest of your profile is stellar, and you do an awesome job communicating that through your application.
While the GMAT can be a way to separate yourself, it is also the admissions way to assess your ability to do the work. For the latter, 45 is on the margin but ok.
They are not going to think that you're going to flunk out of the math courses. Plus you have an industrial engineering with decent grades, so with that background so it appears you've done a little bit of math in your time.
Your percentile is low because there are a whole lot of people who are really great at math taking the exam.
I'm curious to learn about where you heard the 70% cut off number.
If you have the option to reapply next year, then you might want to just go for it. That is code for if you are under 30.
You would be in a different position going in with a 740. But with Trans Continental travel I can understand how that would be a major onus to really study for this again.
I would recommend that you really focus on doing an awesome job with the essays, your resume, and coach to your recommenders around anecdotes that separate you. You have to nail the app.
By the way, you had not mentioned it but I forgot to ask. If you are Asian or Indian then retake the exam absolutely, without question.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
While the GMAT can be a way to separate yourself, it is also the admissions way to assess your ability to do the work. For the latter, 45 is on the margin but ok.
They are not going to think that you're going to flunk out of the math courses. Plus you have an industrial engineering with decent grades, so with that background so it appears you've done a little bit of math in your time.
Your percentile is low because there are a whole lot of people who are really great at math taking the exam.
I'm curious to learn about where you heard the 70% cut off number.
If you have the option to reapply next year, then you might want to just go for it. That is code for if you are under 30.
You would be in a different position going in with a 740. But with Trans Continental travel I can understand how that would be a major onus to really study for this again.
I would recommend that you really focus on doing an awesome job with the essays, your resume, and coach to your recommenders around anecdotes that separate you. You have to nail the app.
By the way, you had not mentioned it but I forgot to ask. If you are Asian or Indian then retake the exam absolutely, without question.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
22 Aug 2016, 23:24
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Thanks for sharing your dilemma. I think the decision to retake is really based on your profile, as stated above if you are Asian/Indian I would recommend retaking. Many of the top 15 programs are in the midst of skyrocketing GMAT scores as well which won't bode well. If you are targeting the bottom of the top 15 you are probably fine but the top half you may have some trouble
