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I took my first GMAT in August '11 and somehow managed to get a 700 (Q47, V39), which was the highest I had ever managed to score in my practice tests, so I was pleasantly surprised at this outcome. Of course I thought I could do better with some more studying, so I proceeded to study for a few more months and try again. I just took my second GMAT yesterday and ended up with a very disappointing 60-point drop to 640. I think my mind just wasn't there this time around, and more than anything I wanted to get the test done. To say the least I was extremely disheartened.
So now I'm left with a couple questions:
1. Should I take the test a third time and try to break 700 or be happy with the 700 and focus on my extracurriculars/work experience? (I don't think I'd be able to study on my own for a third round, though. I've taken the 6 MGMAT CAT tests twice, 2 GMATPrep tests twice, gone through all the MGMAT books, PowerScore CR Bible, Total GMAT Math, and I've done the OG problems and the the MGMAT Question Banks.)
2. I've read everywhere that most/all schools take your highest score, but will that second score will be looked down upon by the adcom?
A little more about me:
I am aiming for a top 10 school (Kellogg, Columbia, Wharton, Haas, Fuqua).
I'm only 2.5 years out of undergrad so I don't plan on applying until at least 2012 or 2013.
I graduated with a 3.5 GPA in Business Economics, currently working in media, and have a marketing leadership position with a non-profit organization.
Appreciate any advice! Thanks!
So now I'm left with a couple questions:
1. Should I take the test a third time and try to break 700 or be happy with the 700 and focus on my extracurriculars/work experience? (I don't think I'd be able to study on my own for a third round, though. I've taken the 6 MGMAT CAT tests twice, 2 GMATPrep tests twice, gone through all the MGMAT books, PowerScore CR Bible, Total GMAT Math, and I've done the OG problems and the the MGMAT Question Banks.)
2. I've read everywhere that most/all schools take your highest score, but will that second score will be looked down upon by the adcom?
A little more about me:
I am aiming for a top 10 school (Kellogg, Columbia, Wharton, Haas, Fuqua).
I'm only 2.5 years out of undergrad so I don't plan on applying until at least 2012 or 2013.
I graduated with a 3.5 GPA in Business Economics, currently working in media, and have a marketing leadership position with a non-profit organization.
Appreciate any advice! Thanks!
23 Dec 2011, 02:29
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Try again if u are targeting for top schools
26 Dec 2011, 08:34
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You didn't post your q/v splits and I would be interested to see what these show.
Also, you mention that the 700 was your best ever score? By how much?
I guess what I am trying to say is that the decision to retake for a third time should be based not only on where you want to apply, but also on how representative you feel your scores are in showing your actual gmat ability.
For example, I scored a 740 (second try) even though my true GMAT ability is probably in the 700-720 range. A happy fortunate "accident" that I will take. Just as many folks can be unlucky on exam day, sometimes we can be lucky too and get a score that is higher than what we might have gotten had we been presented with a different problem set. Please do not interpret that I am saying you did not "deserve" your 700 or that you could not repeat it - this is not at all my intention. I am attempting to point out one area for consideration in the decision of whether or not to take exam 3.
Bottom line (in my humble opinion):
700 is a great score which will make you competitive with many programs. Only retake if you are very confident you can achieve 730+ next try. If I were an adcom I would prefer seeing 700, 640 to seeing 700, 640, 670.
Best wishes!
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Also, you mention that the 700 was your best ever score? By how much?
I guess what I am trying to say is that the decision to retake for a third time should be based not only on where you want to apply, but also on how representative you feel your scores are in showing your actual gmat ability.
For example, I scored a 740 (second try) even though my true GMAT ability is probably in the 700-720 range. A happy fortunate "accident" that I will take. Just as many folks can be unlucky on exam day, sometimes we can be lucky too and get a score that is higher than what we might have gotten had we been presented with a different problem set. Please do not interpret that I am saying you did not "deserve" your 700 or that you could not repeat it - this is not at all my intention. I am attempting to point out one area for consideration in the decision of whether or not to take exam 3.
Bottom line (in my humble opinion):
700 is a great score which will make you competitive with many programs. Only retake if you are very confident you can achieve 730+ next try. If I were an adcom I would prefer seeing 700, 640 to seeing 700, 640, 670.
Best wishes!
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