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Topic: 6 GMAT attempts
PostWed Nov 04, 2009 10:03 am Reply with quote
Hi,

I need expert advise on query that i am puzzled with.

How does number of GMAT attempts impact application ?

I have attempted GMAT 6 times in last 2 years with highest score of 680 (V33/Q49)

I have a stellar work profile with 4+ work experience and very good academics. I graduated from one of the top engineering school of India.

I aspire to apply to top 10 b-school. Now i understand that I will atleast need 700+ in GMAT.

I inquired with Adcom of top schools and they told me that # of GMAT attempts doesn't make any difference. They simply look at top score. While they state on their website that they don't recommend more than 3 attempts because for most students scores don't improve.

What are your thoughts around it ?
In my case scores have improved because of increased preperation.

Do you recommend me to attempt GMAT once again ?
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PostWed Nov 04, 2009 3:59 pm Reply with quote
Hi Jack,

Thanks for your post. In general the rule of thumb is to take the GMAT no more than 3 times. However, it is reasonable to take it beyond 3 times if there is a significant improvement in the overall score. However, given you have already taken the test 6 times, I think you need to ask yourself if taking it a 7th time will put you over the 700 mark. If you are not confident that you can get a score of 700+, I strongly recommend that you begin to focus your time and energy on your applications.

Please send your resume to info@clearadmit.com for a free profile assessment.

Best,

Stacey
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PostSun Nov 15, 2009 6:56 am Reply with quote
Hi Stacey,

Thanks a lot for your quick reply !
I have emailed my resume to clearadmit for profile assessment 1.5 weeks, but I haven't received any reply yet.

Should I resend my resume !

Looking forward to hear your comments on my profile assessment !

Regards,
Jimmy

stacey wrote:
Hi Jack,

Thanks for your post. In general the rule of thumb is to take the GMAT no more than 3 times. However, it is reasonable to take it beyond 3 times if there is a significant improvement in the overall score. However, given you have already taken the test 6 times, I think you need to ask yourself if taking it a 7th time will put you over the 700 mark. If you are not confident that you can get a score of 700+, I strongly recommend that you begin to focus your time and energy on your applications.

Please send your resume to info@clearadmit.com for a free profile assessment.

Best,

Stacey
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PostMon Nov 16, 2009 11:59 am Reply with quote
Hi,

I just sent you an email. If you can reply to my email and provide me with your full name I can look you up in our system and figure out what happened and get you connected with someone right away.

Thanks for letting me know! I'm sorry about the delay.

Stacey
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