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Any school you apply to will be able to see all of your scores. That includes your Quant and Verbal subscores. I know you didn't ask about this specifically, but I'll also mention - in case anybody's wondering - unlike some other standardized tests, the GMAT doesn't let you 'mix and match' your highest Quant and Verbal from different tests.

When you studied for your second attempt at the test, what did you do? I've seen a pattern like this before, and it often shows that the student focused almost entirely on Quant in hopes of bringing their Q score up, to the exclusion of Verbal. But Verbal is more important than a lot of people think - probably even more important than Quant, in some senses! :)


Thanks for the reply. Yes, I definitely feel like I neglected Verbal in my studies this time around. Focused mostly on Quant, and only read over my notes from my first sitting. Only Verbal practice I did was through the practice exams I took, but I was getting V scores around 41-43. Ultimately, I think that showed on test day...I was rushed towards the end, and guessed on the last 3 or so...too much time reading some of the passages, etc.

I guess my question was hinting towards if someone on the admission committee would subjectively be able to see the individual high Quant and Verbal scores and be fine w/ it...I know there is no real way to tell.
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Any school you apply to will be able to see all of your scores. That includes your Quant and Verbal subscores. I know you didn't ask about this specifically, but I'll also mention - in case anybody's wondering - unlike some other standardized tests, the GMAT doesn't let you 'mix and match' your highest Quant and Verbal from different tests.

When you studied for your second attempt at the test, what did you do? I've seen a pattern like this before, and it often shows that the student focused almost entirely on Quant in hopes of bringing their Q score up, to the exclusion of Verbal. But Verbal is more important than a lot of people think - probably even more important than Quant, in some senses! :)

Cooley,

The BS I applied to specifically told me they favor quant over verbal. T'was an application for a Master of Business Analytics program though.
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First sitting was 690 Q40 V44.

This time around I walked out with a 670 Q46 V36. I little disappointed, but was happy about my improvement in quant.

Questions: I did not cancel my score (due to the increase in Quant). Should I cancel my score? How will an adcom view a decrease in GMAT from attempt 1 to attempt 2? Will it matter at all? Will they be able to see the improvement in Quant? If/when they see my scores, they will see both my 690 V44 and 670 Q46?

Thoughts: I will re-take the exam hoping to put together my best Q and V from past performances. Is this the right move?

Will I be ok applying to top 15 w current scores?

They see the score you send and the best of the two. 670 690 are both almost similar so I don't think you've got anything to worry about.

Focus on your essays and applications and build a really strong one and apply round 1. Hope to see you in your preferred college next year!

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