710 (Q46, V42); Should I Retake?

Question

I just took the GMAT Online a couple of days ago and scored a 710 after only a month of prep. I didn't have the physical whiteboard to use and fell like I MAY have been able to push a couple more for quant; let's say for continuity's sake that wasn't in the equation.

I really only studied 3 days a week for around 3 hours at a time for about a month. I am a college student entering sophomore year, and recently took the SAT, so I felt that I could do well enough without the prep. I don't have much other experience to tout, except for some clubs I've joined.

I am very happy with this score, but I am wondering if I should retake.

I am hoping to apply to multiple schools, but most importantly the Masters of Science in Finance program at the University of Florida. I am wondering if this score would be sufficient for that school, or anything else in the upper echelon (Ivy or even a little lower).

Other schools would be Wharton, HBS, Notre Dame, Sloan, etc...

Thanks!

DisciplinedPrep · Answer

lordtyrell10  - First, hearty congratulations on getting a 710 on the GMAT provided we are in unprecedented times.

Having said that, I would advise you to take a look at GMAT Club's inhouse retake GMAT Retake Strategies available in the below link. In this master thread, you will find every information on GMAT retake, including strategies and success stories.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi lordtyrell10,

710 is a great score! Do you have an idea of the average GMAT scores at your desired schools?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi lordtyrell10,

First off, a 710/Q46 is an outstanding Score, so you could comfortably apply to any Schools that interested you (even if you won't be applying for several years). That having been said, Finance Programs tend to place a greater emphasis on an Applicant's Quant Scaled Score - and a Q46 (while a solid performance) won't impress anyone. That score implies that you were great on the "math" questions that you saw on Test Day, but you missed out on a block of 'strategy-based' points.

Since you have some specific Programs in mind - and you're a few years away from when you would apply - 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 you should work on in the coming years.

There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

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

If you do choose to retest, then we have to examine how you were studying for the Quant section before. Once you've decided on whether to retest or not, you should post back here (or you can PM me directly) and we can talk through your study options going forward.

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Rich

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