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GMAT Quant Score Lower with New Percentiles 14 Dec 2014, 02:25
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I took the GMAT in 2011 (almost 4 years ago) and scored a 710 (Q44, V44). The 44 Quant was a 68% when I took the test and I could live with it. I have corporate finance work experience, an economics degree, and thought my background could overshadow this relatively low quantitative score.

I just checked the new GMAT percentiles and now my Q44 puts me in the 58th percentile! This is a drop of 10% - from 68% in 2011 to 58% today.

Should I be seriously concerned about this, as I am planning to apply in R2? Also, which percentile will admissions see - the 68% corresponding to when I took the exam of the 58% showing today? I am targeting the top-20 schools.

Thanks for the help!
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I took the GMAT in 2011 (almost 4 years ago) and scored a 710 (Q44, V44). The 44 Quant was a 68% when I took the test and I could live with it. I have corporate finance work experience, an economics degree, and thought my background could overshadow this relatively low quantitative score.

I just checked the new GMAT percentiles and now my Q44 puts me in the 58th percentile! This is a drop of 10% - from 68% in 2011 to 58% today.

Should I be seriously concerned about this, as I am planning to apply in R2? Also, which percentile will admissions see - the 68% corresponding to when I took the exam of the 58% showing today? I am targeting the top-20 schools.

Thanks for the help!
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Q44 of four years back displays the same ability as Q44 of today. The reason the percentiles have changed is that many more people display that ability today than did 4 years ago. It doesn't take away from your ability but since many more people are getting it, it does reduce the impact. Anyway, Quant 44 is a bit low for the top schools but you have a great Verbal score. Overall 710 is about average for the top ten schools. If you were fine with it before, there is no reason to worry now. Apply in R2 and you can think about retaking if need be - say if you are wait-listed in the school of your choice etc.