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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?

Thanks,

Daniel

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.

Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, Accepted.com
www.Accepted.com

Thanks for the reply, that was a thorough and thoughtful explanation.