First attempt 580 and Second attempt a CRASH :-(

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xunil56: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:12 am

by xunil56 » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:10 pm

Hi,

I gave gmat the first time and score a 580 (41Q, 28V).

I gave the gmat again today and scored 460 (31Q, 23V)

My question is:
1) If i take 580 as my highest score and send it out to the schools, will they see the 460 score too ?

- xunil

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by beatthegmat » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:00 pm

Sorry to hear about your disappointing second GMAT performance. To answer your question: yes, schools will see all GMAT attempts in the last five years.

Are you thinking about retaking again? Good luck,

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xunil56: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:12 am

by xunil56 » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:42 pm

Thanks for the reply.

I am planning to apply for Part Time evening programs and was hoping that I would only provide the 580 score.

But if they are going to send the schools my previous attempts then I may have to retake the exam again, for this 460 to be an outlier.

- xunil.

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by VP_Jim » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:15 pm

Even though schools will see your second score, most schools (to my knowledge) will only take into account your highest score.

If you believe that you will improve significantly from your second attempt (or match your first score), and are set on retaking the exam, then it might be a good idea. However, if you are a little rusty in your preparation, you may want to consider contacting the schools that you're interested in to check with them on whether they're willing to overlook that second score as highly unusual performance on your part.

Good luck!

Jim S. | GMAT Instructor | Veritas Prep

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xunil56: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:12 am

by xunil56 » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:38 am

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the reply. Your advice is well taken. I will be contacting the schools regarding the scores.

I was hoping that since I have a very high GPA, a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from a reputed university in Chicago and 8+ years of experience (non-profit, consulting, healthcare) that this GMAT piece would be ok.

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