Retaking GMAT - 3rd time

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Retaking GMAT - 3rd time

by Homer4 » Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:32 am
Hi,

I took my first GMAT two and a half years ago and scored a 570. This summer, I retook the test and scored a 620.

In both the cases, I did not seek any professional help. I was wondering would it be a good idea to take a third attempt given that most of the schools will be opening their applications soon and I plan to start a B-school in fall 2016?

I have worked with a leading MNC in electrical industry (1.5 year), a public policy think tank (3.5 years) and in India and have also held leadership position for a leading NGO in India. I am permanent resident of US and would only be applying in US.

I am planning to apply to top 15 program with focus on social enterprise and consulting .

Do you guys think a re-attempt would make sense and not be viewed as negative on the application?

Would really appreciate a feedback.

Thanks.
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by MartyMurray » Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:14 pm
Many people take the GMAT multiple times and generally schools do not see that as a negative and, in fact, tend to focus on the highest score attained.

So, especially if you intend to prepare more thoroughly and score even higher this time, totally go ahead.

Having said that, I personally am curious what, if anything, you did to prepare before you took those tests, and what, if anything, you are planning to do differently this time.

I guess I, like other GMAT freaks on this forum, always want to see people get more skilled, get faster, score higher, etc. So I am wondering if you have a good plan for making that happen.
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