Does taking GMAT 3 times hurt?

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three's the charm?

by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Thu May 28, 2009 12:21 pm
Taking the GMAT multiple times shouldn't hurt you unless of course your scores don't improve. If you are showing improvement in your scores, even though a school will generally get all of them, they should only "consider" your top score. Hope this helps.
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by 4score20 » Thu May 28, 2009 3:45 pm
Taking the GMAT multiple times would not be viewed as a negative, assuming you show at least modest improvement in your scores. It could certainly show perseverance and determination.

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by gmat_dest » Thu May 28, 2009 11:00 pm
Thanks a lot guys,

My mind is set for one final spar at the monster!

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Fri May 29, 2009 4:02 am
May the force be with you.
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by joostinshu » Fri May 29, 2009 5:39 am
I am sitting for it for the 6th time today......

Admissions committees will want to know why you took it so many times... my response is that I always felt my scores were deflated for my ability.

Hopefully today's result will provide evidence that that statement is true.

Good luck with your studying!

Just some quick advice from a person that has been in your spot. Depending on how much you want to improve you might consider getting a tutor. I hired one 2 months ago and wished I would have done it before taking so many exams.