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by mkutlu » Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:30 pm
I have taken the GMAT exam for four times and my scores are as following:

09/2008 V-26 , Q-49 , total score: 610 , AWA: 4.0
10/2008 V-19 , Q-50 , total score: 570 , AWA: 4.5
12/2008 V-26 , Q-50 , total score: 640 , AWA: 4.0

These are my real exam scores. On the manhattan practice tests I was getting scores around (710 - 730). After my third GMAT exam I gave a break for my study on the exam and 1 year later I took my last GMAT exam with only 3 days of preparation and my score was:

03/2010 V-35 , Q-49, Total Score: 690 , AWA: 4.0

It was surprising to see the improvement on my score since I only studied in the last 3 days before the exam. I only took 1 manhattan pactice exam and I got V-36, Q - 48 and in total 690 on that practice exam. So my real exam performance revealed the same score that I got in my manhattan practice exam.

I think my performance was better compared to my previous exams because I had a better time management and less stress although I did not prepared for the exam.

Now with that score on hand, I wonder whether I should prepare for the test and try improve my score over 700 or is it enough for Stanford, Kellog, Wharton, Sloan or Chicago.

My GPA is 3.53 and my major is Industrial Engineering

In total I have 9 years of work experience , 5 year is in private sector and and 4 year in public sector. My work experience in public sector is focused on feasibility analysis, project finance and project management.

Considering my score and background, could you please give me an advice on what should I do?

Thank you for your help.
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by Stacey Oyler » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:58 am
Hi,

Thanks for your post. I'm impressed with the effort you have put into the GMAT thus far. In regard to your question about whether or not to retake the exam to apply to Stanford, Kellogg, Wharton, etc., I would suggest that you retake the exam. These schools have average GMAT scores of 720+. A good way to look at it is to think of a 700 as a nice, neutral score and anything above helps and anything below can hurt. Given your background I think it's fair to say that your peers in the applicant pool will likely have GMAT scores of 700+. The good news is that you seem to have figured out your weak spots and with some solid studying you can likely improve your score.

Best of luck!

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by mkutlu » Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:04 am
Thank you for your nice advices.

My best regards,
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by Stacey Oyler » Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:36 pm
You're welcome!

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