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Hi, I am Priyanka Singhal. I took GMAT twice : GMAT 1 score - 670 (V-29, Q-50, IR-7, AWA-6) and GMAT 2 score - 720 (V-38,Q-50,IR-1,AWA-5.5)

10th : 83% 
12th : 86%
B.Tech in Computers from NIT Kurukshetra with cgpa 9.5/10.
I have a work ex of 3 yrs in CDOT (A semi-psu organization) as a Research Engineer.

I am planning to apply in ISB, NUS, Fuqua. I got low IR score in GMAT 2 and I dont know if the score is going to affect my applications.

I want to know if I should take GMAT again or start applying with this score. Also which other business schools should I target for?

StratusDonna · Answer

prisingal · Answer

Thank you Sir . I am thinking of applying in R2. Should I explain my low IR score in the optional essays?

99Colleges · Answer

Hi Priyanka,

IR is less important (no one knows how much) than overall GMAT score and its two components (of which   Quant usually holds more importance  ). As pointed out by Donna, your earlier IR too will give confidence to the adcom. Moreover, you’ve consistent good Quant score in both your attempts, which again will offset the poor IR in second attempt.

I think you’re fine to go ahead with this score.

prisingal · Answer

Thank you

So I am going to start preparing for my applications then.

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

I would continue applying your overall performance on the GMAT is what is most important here. You performed better in IR on your other GMAT which the school will see so do not worry too much about this and waste further time re-taking. Focus on your apps and get into school!

prisingal · Answer

Thanks for clearing my doubt about my low IR score. I will start with the application process soon.

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