Should I reinstate a lower overall score with higher quant?

Question

I have a 720 score that I kept with Q44. I have a previously cancelled 670 score with Q46. Should I reinstate that 670 so schools can see that I got a higher quant score?

MG4MBACrystalBall · Answer

Jeremy123456 , here is our perspective on whether you should   cancel or reinstate the GMAT score  .

TheJaffeAdvantage · Answer

I would advise retaining the 720 score with a 44 quant. While it is true that the quantitative portion is more important than the verbal portion, the difference between your total scores is much greater than the difference between your two quant scores. Furthermore, you should consider the GMAT totals and the quant scores are used differently.

The TOTAL GMAT is used for two reasons:
1) Ensure you have the academic ability to succeed in the program
2) Help with the rankings. Overall GMAT scores are considered in a school's ranking

The QUANT score is used to ensure you have the quantitative ability to succeed. There are many ways to show you have analytic prowess other than the GMAT: math classes in university, analytics projects at work, additional quantitative courses you take.

While I would need to understand your overall application to provide definitive advice, my general take is to retain the 720 and show your quant abilities in other ways.

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ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello Jeremy123456 , Thanks for writing in. You must definitely retain the GMAT 720 as schools place a lot of importance on the overall GMAT score. Besides, there is a good 50 point difference between the two scores and the 720 will help establish your ability to adjust to the demands of a rigorous business schools program

Hope this helps. All the best!

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi  Jeremy123456 ,

Thank you for writing up the question where most of the applicant get stuck. Maybe this can  should help you to retake your GMAT or not .

Should I reinstate a lower overall score with higher quant?

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