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1. Why there is option to cancel the GMAT score? I paid for it, so isn't that always better to keep the score since that something I pay for?

2. Also, I know the score is good for 5 years, let's say, if I am not satisfied with my first score, I take the second test, can I then choose the second score to submit to the schools I apply?

3. Is it a fact that, if school finds you take many GMAT scores, it would adversely affect your "quality of the score" because the schools might think a multiple-attempts 700 is worse than a one-time 700 score? (So maybe this is why you might want to cancel your not so satisfying GMAT score?)

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1. It is there for you to use it in case you think said score doesn't reflect your actual ability. I would personally cancel it under 3 situations:

- Your score is way too low (below 550 in my opinion)
- Your score is lower than that of your last attempt.
- You have already tried several times and still haven't reached your goal. I would want to minimize the number of attempts displayed in my score history.

2. It is not as simple as that. When you submit your scores, your entire score history, minus the ones you cancelled, is sent.

3. Some schools state on their application instructions/requirements that ONLY the latest GMAT score will be considered - It is up to you to trust that info (I wouldn't). Other schools may state that they will consider your entire score history, and YES, it is only logical to assume they will not think a great number of attempts is something positive.

Edit: Based on your questions, I'd say you're looking for reasons to be relaxed on test day. I wouldn't worry about the number of attempts up to the 3rd, so yeah, I don't think you've got any reason to worry other than TIME (you can only take an exam every 31 days) and MONEY (exam fee is $250).
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Hi soimba0413,

Business Schools generally don't care if you retake the GMAT, as long as you're showing some type of improvement in your scores. And to correct a point in SamirAbrahao's post - you only have to wait 16 days between retests (not 31 days).

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Hi soimba0413,

Business Schools generally don't care if you retake the GMAT, as long as you're showing some type of improvement in your scores. And to correct a point in SamirAbrahao's post - you only have to wait 16 days between retests (not 31 days).

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https://www.mba.com/us/the-gmat-exam/gma ... cores.aspx

"Since you are likely going to be speaking with your target schools before taking the GMAT exam, you should check their websites or ask about any policies or preferences they might have regarding GMAT score reporting. Some schools like to see all scores from all sittings of the GMAT exam, other schools are fine seeing only your best score. To use Score Preview to your best advantage and present your best application, you should understand these policies at your target schools."

It is also worth noting that there could be a difference between reported policies and actual policies. It is best to always expect the worst at all times.
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Thank you very much for all the replies! I will try my best at my first then, decide what to do!
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How would an MBA admission committee interpret a GMAT score cancellation?

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How would an MBA admission committee interpret a GMAT score cancellation?
Cancellations are not reported to schools anymore, so schools will never get to know :)
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