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When should I take the GMAT?

by ohmymariaaa » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:50 am
Hello everyone!

I am new to the forum so apologies in advance if I've posted this topic in the wrong section.

I am a recent college graduate (12/12) and I have a few more months before I start a job at Unilever. Instead of playing Tetris all day, I had an epiphany that perhaps I could/should give GMAT prep a try. I am in a position where I can get tuition reimbursement as long as I work part-time. My goal is to get into Stern for PT MBA within 4-5 years. I know that the GMAT score is valid for only 5 years...so my main question is...am I taking it too early?

Any other tips would be much appreciated!
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by Kasia@EconomistGMAT » Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:01 am
I think it would be a better idea to take the GMAT closer to your application date - at best 1 year before the application or in the same year. It would also be a good idea to inquire directly at the school you want to apply to what recommendations they can make in this respect.
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by ohmymariaaa » Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:01 am
Thank you so much for your response!

Do you mind providing some insight as to why I should wait? Do schools want a fresh score?
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by Kasia@EconomistGMAT » Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:09 am
Quite often schools want the student to have a score not older than 2 years - however, this is quite an individual thing. That's why the best idea is to contact the targeted school and ask what their preference is.
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by ohmymariaaa » Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:14 am
Totally makes sense. Just took your advice and gave NYU a call. The kind lady on the phone suggested I wait to take the GMAT...thanks so much for your help :)

Back to playing Tetris for me!
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