Administrative Review of GMAT Score

Question

Hi, I gave my exam yesterday morning and was able to get 710, but

received an email from GMAC that my score has been marked for administrative review. During the exam I was concentrating properly without any problem, the only thing I can think of is that my whiteboard was placed on side of the laptop. Is there I can do so that I can get my score? I am concerned as my deadline for HBS is on 28 and I am deciding, whether to give another GMAT if this score cancels for me.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Copy pasted:

"Probably good to not worry about it too much. These reviews appear to be happening more frequently recently. I had a student, for example, who reached out after giving an exam. They took a bit of verbal tutoring and gave a re-take within 10 days. Went from a V41 to a V45 and ended up with a 760. Their exam got put on Admin review and it took about 2 weeks for the score to become Official.

Hopefully, other than the waiting time, there'll be no issues you'll face."

*within 10 days -> 10 or 10ish days

mbahunter1299 · Answer

Thanks, helps calm the mind a little. But still in the future would probably give the exam at the center. Too much pressure with these reviews.

Archit3110 · Answer

well you cannot do much than just wait ... if you got 710 in online exam sure you can get same or better next attempt as well ...
do not stress much as mentioned in post above.. wish you the best.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

For scores over 700, an administrative review is actually quite normal. So, I don't think you have much to worry about.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi BhavyaBudhia,

First off, your 710/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. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so 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/

There's some anecdotal evidence that this type of 'administrative review' is happening more often with Test-takers who score 700+. Assuming that you did not actually break any of the standard Test-taking rules, then you will likely have your Official results released in 1-2 weeks (although it might take longer than that based on the backlog of Exams that need to be reviewed). In the meantime, you should reach out to an Admissions Expert to discuss your plans - and if it is determined that you ultimately "need" a much higher GMAT Score to apply to the Schools that you are interested in, then continuing to study would be necessary regardless of how long this administrative review went on.

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Rich

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mbahunter1299 · Answer

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your response. Just wanted to share that I got my result today🤩, 6 days after giving the exam. Got 6 in AWA.

Surprising that they gave the result quickly after administrative review, considering today is part of the Weekend. Still way better than the services of GRE (ETS).

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Gratz on the Official 700+

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