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21 Jan 2012, 12:16
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Hi ,
I have taken GMAT twice and have scored 660 both the times (GMAT-1: Q-47, V:34; GMAT-2: Q-49, V-31)
I have 2.5 yrs of WE in automobile major (sales and now business development).
GPA: 8.4/10 (B.Tech Mechnical)
Please suggest if I should go for a retake? I really want a 700+ score. I need some work in CR and RC.
I gave my second attempt with 2 months prep after my my first take.
Though I have applied in a few schools this year, (Boston Univ, Vanderbilt, Michigan Broad and Arizona State Univ, NUS)
I doubt if I ll get through. Any suggestions on college selection are welcome as well.
In cases like mine, what would be wise to do ? Retake or no retake?
I have taken GMAT twice and have scored 660 both the times (GMAT-1: Q-47, V:34; GMAT-2: Q-49, V-31)
I have 2.5 yrs of WE in automobile major (sales and now business development).
GPA: 8.4/10 (B.Tech Mechnical)
Please suggest if I should go for a retake? I really want a 700+ score. I need some work in CR and RC.
I gave my second attempt with 2 months prep after my my first take.
Though I have applied in a few schools this year, (Boston Univ, Vanderbilt, Michigan Broad and Arizona State Univ, NUS)
I doubt if I ll get through. Any suggestions on college selection are welcome as well.
In cases like mine, what would be wise to do ? Retake or no retake?
22 Jan 2012, 20:45
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Hi ExoticaBoson,
My suggestion would be to wait and see how you do with the applications you have already submitted. I suggest this for three reasons.
1. Logistics.
You don't know if you will be able to get the new score to the schools you applied to in time. They may not accept scores after the deadline, or if they do, you may not be able to take the test before they review your application.
2. Probability of improvement is low
I cannot guarantee anything, but unless you study a lot over a reasonable period of time, it is unlikely that your score will change significantly. If you really want to improve your score, take a prep course.
3. You may get in anyway. (Actually, this should be #1!)
Your score of 660 with a 49 in quant is perfectly respectable The score is within the range for
Vanderbilt https://www.owen.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt/admissions/mba-admissions/class-profile.cfm
BU https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/bostonu.html
Michigan State Broad https://mba.broad.msu.edu/home/profile/
Arizona State https://wpcarey.asu.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/class-profile.cfm
NUS https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/singapore.html
So relax, at least until you hear how things go on the rest of your application -- which will depend probably more on your work experience, GPA, and quality of your essays.
Best regards,
Betsy Massar
Author of Admitted: An Interactive Workbook for Getting Into a Top MBA Program
https://www.admittedmba.com
My suggestion would be to wait and see how you do with the applications you have already submitted. I suggest this for three reasons.
1. Logistics.
You don't know if you will be able to get the new score to the schools you applied to in time. They may not accept scores after the deadline, or if they do, you may not be able to take the test before they review your application.
2. Probability of improvement is low
I cannot guarantee anything, but unless you study a lot over a reasonable period of time, it is unlikely that your score will change significantly. If you really want to improve your score, take a prep course.
3. You may get in anyway. (Actually, this should be #1!)
Your score of 660 with a 49 in quant is perfectly respectable The score is within the range for
Vanderbilt https://www.owen.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt/admissions/mba-admissions/class-profile.cfm
BU https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/bostonu.html
Michigan State Broad https://mba.broad.msu.edu/home/profile/
Arizona State https://wpcarey.asu.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/class-profile.cfm
NUS https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/singapore.html
So relax, at least until you hear how things go on the rest of your application -- which will depend probably more on your work experience, GPA, and quality of your essays.
Best regards,
Betsy Massar
Author of Admitted: An Interactive Workbook for Getting Into a Top MBA Program
https://www.admittedmba.com
sometimesitsnows01
22 Jan 2012, 22:42
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ExoticBoson
Depending on your essays and what not you could very well get into all those schools. I have a 660 on my GMAT and I got into Vanderbilt, and got an interview with ASU and got accepted with a great scholarship package to Tippie. I would discredit yourself!
