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[Advice Needed] Whether to Send 2nd GMAT Score 09 Oct 2025, 09:31
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I just finished up taking my 2nd GMAT exam yesterday, and am conflicted about whether to send my 2nd score to M7 universities.

My first exam: V82/Q83/DI84 - 665
My second exam: V85/Q81/DI82 - 655

I showed consistent strength in DI, but V and Q scores fluctuated. For context, I hold an undergraduate engineering degree from a top 5 U.S. engineering school with a GPA of around 3.7, so I believe my quantitative skills can be supported, albeit with lower scores. Additionally, at the time of application in 2 years, I will be working at a Tier 2 consulting firm and will have ~2 years of work experience. I am not planning to take another GMAT exam.

The total scores are very similar, and the sub-scores support the idea that I have high ceilings in V and DI. Any thoughts/feedback on what to do based on what admissions committees may think of this?
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[Advice Needed] Whether to Send 2nd GMAT Score 09 Oct 2025, 13:23
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I would not think sending your second score would make a big difference. While V85 vs. V82 is a significant difference percentile-wise, the AdCom would probably care more about your interview performance than the 3-point difference in Verbal section.

Just to add - you might want to re-consider your application timing. If you apply in two years, that would give you three years of work experience at matriculation, which is significantly lower than the average at M7's.

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I just finished up taking my 2nd GMAT exam yesterday, and am conflicted about whether to send my 2nd score to M7 universities.

My first exam: V82/Q83/DI84 - 665
My second exam: V85/Q81/DI82 - 655

I showed consistent strength in DI, but V and Q scores fluctuated. For context, I hold an undergraduate engineering degree from a top 5 U.S. engineering school with a GPA of around 3.7, so I believe my quantitative skills can be supported, albeit with lower scores. Additionally, at the time of application in 2 years, I will be working at a Tier 2 consulting firm and will have ~2 years of work experience. I am not planning to take another GMAT exam.

The total scores are very similar, and the sub-scores support the idea that I have high ceilings in V and DI. Any thoughts/feedback on what to do based on what admissions committees may think of this?
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[Advice Needed] Whether to Send 2nd GMAT Score 09 Oct 2025, 23:59
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I just finished up taking my 2nd GMAT exam yesterday, and am conflicted about whether to send my 2nd score to M7 universities.

My first exam: V82/Q83/DI84 - 665
My second exam: V85/Q81/DI82 - 655

I showed consistent strength in DI, but V and Q scores fluctuated. For context, I hold an undergraduate engineering degree from a top 5 U.S. engineering school with a GPA of around 3.7, so I believe my quantitative skills can be supported, albeit with lower scores. Additionally, at the time of application in 2 years, I will be working at a Tier 2 consulting firm and will have ~2 years of work experience. I am not planning to take another GMAT exam.

The total scores are very similar, and the sub-scores support the idea that I have high ceilings in V and DI. Any thoughts/feedback on what to do based on what admissions committees may think of this?
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Hi cryptics,

The 10-point difference between your scores is negligible for M7 programs. Since your undergraduate engineering degree (GPA 3.7) already demonstrates strong quantitative ability, either score is acceptable. Most applicants in your situation simply submit the higher score (665).

Sending both scores is also fine if you want to show consistency, but it won’t materially affect your candidacy. Admissions will focus far more on your academic record and consulting experience than this score difference.

If you would like to strengthen your positioning and application strategy, I recommend scheduling a free consultation to develop a targeted plan for these programs.
You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.
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I just finished up taking my 2nd GMAT exam yesterday, and am conflicted about whether to send my 2nd score to M7 universities.

My first exam: V82/Q83/DI84 - 665
My second exam: V85/Q81/DI82 - 655

I showed consistent strength in DI, but V and Q scores fluctuated. For context, I hold an undergraduate engineering degree from a top 5 U.S. engineering school with a GPA of around 3.7, so I believe my quantitative skills can be supported, albeit with lower scores. Additionally, at the time of application in 2 years, I will be working at a Tier 2 consulting firm and will have ~2 years of work experience. I am not planning to take another GMAT exam.

The total scores are very similar, and the sub-scores support the idea that I have high ceilings in V and DI. Any thoughts/feedback on what to do based on what admissions committees may think of this?
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Adcoms focus on consistency and sectional balance, not minor point differences. A 10-point variance between 665 and 655 can be statistically negligible. No adcom will read that as “one’s worse than the other.” They’ll see two near-identical performances, strong verbal and quantitative ability, consistent DI, and might move on. You can send both the scores, it should be fine.

They’ll triangulate your quantitative readiness from 3 signals:
1) Engineering degree from a top school (3.7 GPA)
2) Quant and DI percentiles (both 80+)
3) Professional context (consulting)

The total score (mid-650s) is slightly below the M7 class averages; your academic and professional context should offset that concern. If your essays, recommendations, and resume reflect consulting-level analytical rigor and communication clarity, your slightly lower GMAT won’t be a deal-breaker. However, because you’ll be applying to hypercompetitive pools (consulting + U.S. undergrad = heavily represented), your GMAT is not helping; it’s neutral. So, the question becomes, Do you have compensating strengths?

(If you’ve already selected automatic score reporting at test time, don’t worry, both will appear, but it won’t hurt you.)

~2 years of work experience is on the lower side. Focus on how you can strengthen your future application.

Career Trajectory: Seek tangible project ownership, ideally measurable business outcomes (cost saved, revenue growth, process optimization). Take on client-facing or team-lead roles early; adcoms want evidence of leadership, not just analysis.

Extracurriculars / Impact: Engage in something meaningful outside of consulting (mentorship, volunteering, community initiative).

Recommenders: Build strong relationships with managers who can quantify your contributions, early thought here pays off later.

Network with M7 alumni: Start informational calls with alumni to help later with your “Why School” essays.

Essay Strategy: Start thinking about personal differentiation. In the consulting pool, the “why MBA / why now” and the “personal story” essays become decisive.

Good luck!