Hi Guys,
I just returned from my second GMAT attempt; scored a 680 (Q-44,V-39). My first attempt had been about 6 weeks ago when the score was also a 680(Q-40, V-42).
I was hoping to up the score to at least a 710. I am aiming to apply to the top 15 US BSchools including Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Stern, Columbia and Chicago Booth). Am not sure about how to take this. Although, the Quant score has gone up a bit (which I am happy about) the reduction in the verbal score has caused my overall score to remain the same. I scored a 6.0 on the AWA last time around and am hopeful of scoring the same this time around too. Would this be enough to make up for the reduction in the verbal score?
By the time I apply (Oct 2011 for entry in 2012 programs), I should have about 5 years of experience working as a consultant within the financial services sector. I also have decent under grad - (first class with distinction from India) and post grad scores - (A first (distinction) from the UK).
Would welcome any feedback on whether I should pursue a third attempt or work more closely on essays and recommendations.
Cheers,
K
I just returned from my second GMAT attempt; scored a 680 (Q-44,V-39). My first attempt had been about 6 weeks ago when the score was also a 680(Q-40, V-42).
I was hoping to up the score to at least a 710. I am aiming to apply to the top 15 US BSchools including Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Stern, Columbia and Chicago Booth). Am not sure about how to take this. Although, the Quant score has gone up a bit (which I am happy about) the reduction in the verbal score has caused my overall score to remain the same. I scored a 6.0 on the AWA last time around and am hopeful of scoring the same this time around too. Would this be enough to make up for the reduction in the verbal score?
By the time I apply (Oct 2011 for entry in 2012 programs), I should have about 5 years of experience working as a consultant within the financial services sector. I also have decent under grad - (first class with distinction from India) and post grad scores - (A first (distinction) from the UK).
Would welcome any feedback on whether I should pursue a third attempt or work more closely on essays and recommendations.
Cheers,
K
