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What is the value of balanced GMAT scores? 18 Jul 2006, 09:30
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Hi Guys,

I wonder does the score breakdowns matter that much?
Got 670 - Q50(95), v31(61). AWA 3.5
I know, my Verbal and AWA are horrible, but overall score is not that bad.

How would the adcom typically consider such unbalanced score?
Please note, I'm going to apply to top20-30 US business schols.

i'm almost sure that I can reach 34-35 on Verbal which gives me additional 20 points at most, but will it make much difference?

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What is the value of balanced GMAT scores? 18 Jul 2006, 23:25
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awa score seems low if adcom likes to read (and most of them do!), you're in trouble...
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What is the value of balanced GMAT scores? 18 Jul 2006, 23:36
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I don't see much point in retaking the exam in this case- your time would be better spent on making sure that the essays are strong.