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by goblue2010 » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:13 pm
Hello

Is there an advantage to taking the GMAT only once and getting a 700 over taking the GMAT twice, first having gotten a 590 and then a 700?

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by Cindy Tokumitsu » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:54 am
Hello,

I really don’t think so. I can’t imagine it making a material difference, for example an adcom person saying or thinking, “Well, I’d like to consider this applicant but look at that first GMAT.” It would never affect a decision, I believe. You earned the 700 – anyone can have a bad day, or be ill prepared, or have a case of nerves for the 590. But you can’t just “luck out” and get a 700, you have to actually earn it. It reflects your ability, whereas the 590 could reflect numerous things other than your ability.

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by goblue2010 » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:39 am
Thanks for the reply, that was a thorough and thoughtful explanation.
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