Is there a penalty for an old GMAT score? (720)

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by andrewkuhn11 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:53 am

Hello all - I graduated from top 20 university in May 2015 and took the GMAT in July 2015 (700 - V44, Q42). I then took the GMAT again in June 2016 (720 - V44, Q45). With the 720, I have a score I am confident to apply with, but want to ensure I optimize my application with adequate work experience (i.e. 3-4 years). Will there be any penalty if I apply in Fall 2018 with a GMAT score that is 2 years old? (Plan to enroll Fall 2019)

Thank you in advance for any advice!

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by DavidG@VeritasPrep » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:39 am

andrewkuhn11 wrote:Hello all - I graduated from top 20 university in May 2015 and took the GMAT in July 2015 (700 - V44, Q42). I then took the GMAT again in June 2016 (720 - V44, Q45). With the 720, I have a score I am confident to apply with, but want to ensure I optimize my application with adequate work experience (i.e. 3-4 years). Will there be any penalty if I apply in Fall 2018 with a GMAT score that is 2 years old? (Plan to enroll Fall 2019)

Thank you in advance for any advice!

How complicated the admissions process would be if GMAT scores were like machinery that depreciated over time! A two-year-old score is no less valid than a brand new one.

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by Donna@Stratus » Fri Nov 18, 2016 3:20 pm

andrewkuhn11 wrote:Hello all - I graduated from top 20 university in May 2015 and took the GMAT in July 2015 (700 - V44, Q42). I then took the GMAT again in June 2016 (720 - V44, Q45). With the 720, I have a score I am confident to apply with, but want to ensure I optimize my application with adequate work experience (i.e. 3-4 years). Will there be any penalty if I apply in Fall 2018 with a GMAT score that is 2 years old? (Plan to enroll Fall 2019)

Thank you in advance for any advice!

As long as the score is within 5 years it is fine for most programs. Both of your scores would still be valid for Fall 2019.

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