GMAT 730 BUT IR(4) and AWA (4)

Question

Ive scored a 730 (Q50;V39) on my GMAT but my AWA and Ir scores are both 4. Should I retake it?

GMATinsight · Answer

I think for ivy leagues you would face some challenge because of your lower IR and AWA

So if Ivy Leagues are the target then YES is the answer to your question

AndrewN · Answer

Hello,  eshaan917 . I would say that we need more context to offer an informed opinion. I have worked with clients who have earned low-to-middle IR or AWA scores and still earned spots at top-tier schools, but there are plenty of considerations that go into an admissions decision, such as demographics, work experience, essays, and even extracurriculars. A 730 is a fine total score, one that would be competitive at most programs. A 4 IR/AWA is decent enough. But if you come from, say, an Indian IT background and have little real-world experience, then you may want to take the exam again, depending on where you hope to apply. (You could always pose the same question to an admissions expert in the Profile Evaluations forum to see what sort of feedback you get.)

In short, a score alone, no matter how great or poor, will not guarantee you a spot in any program. You did well on the part of the GMAT™ that matters most. That we can say for sure.

- Andrew

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi eshaan917,

First off, a 730/Q50 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. Since many Business Schools have publicly stated that they don't use the IR score as part of the application process, you have nothing to worry about there. In addition, many Schools are satisfied as long as your AWA is a 4.0 or higher - so you likely don't have a problem there either. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi eshaan917,

While I think you are probably fine with your GMAT score, I guess the question I have for you is if you were to retake the GMAT, do you think you could pretty easily replicate your 730 overall score while scoring higher in AWA and IR?

GMAT 730 BUT IR(4) and AWA (4)

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