Greetings,
Just took the GMAT last Saturday and scored a so/so 610. Problem was the quantitative. I've always had problems with math, and is probably one of the the main reasons I ended up as a corporate lawyer to avoid having to deal with numbers.
Scored in the 89th percentile in the verbal but a horrendous 44th percentile in the quantitative.
2 part question relating to the above:
1) to what extent will top MBA schools look at each individual section in their assessment? ie How will they view a good overall score of say 650, if it consists of a near perfect verbal section and a very poor quantitative section?
2) to what extent will schools view taking the GMAT more than once as a negative? I am specifically interested in applying to UCLA (Anderson) and USC (Marshall).
I am positive that I will be able to get top-notch reference letters, am confident in writing good essays, and have 4 years work experience in Canada's top corporate firm. Any guidance on whether I should take the GMAT over would be much appreciated. At this point I am leaning towards re-writing it.
Many thanks!
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Dear MBALA2009,
I would highly encourage you to retake your GMAT after spending considerable time preparing for the quantitative section. While the overall score is important, all programs are looking at the individual sections scores as well with the quantitative section being significant. Perhaps there is a prep course or instruction you could receive prior to retaking the test?
A large part of any MBA program is quantitative in nature, and thus admissions committees must feel you are capable of succeeding in the classroom based on your application, specifically from your GMAT, transcript, and any quantitative work experience. If your first attempt was in the 44th percentile for quant, I am confident with some additional prep work you can get it up to close to the 50th percentile. Retaking the test is not a negative, especially if you show improvement.
Good luck,
Lisa
I would highly encourage you to retake your GMAT after spending considerable time preparing for the quantitative section. While the overall score is important, all programs are looking at the individual sections scores as well with the quantitative section being significant. Perhaps there is a prep course or instruction you could receive prior to retaking the test?
A large part of any MBA program is quantitative in nature, and thus admissions committees must feel you are capable of succeeding in the classroom based on your application, specifically from your GMAT, transcript, and any quantitative work experience. If your first attempt was in the 44th percentile for quant, I am confident with some additional prep work you can get it up to close to the 50th percentile. Retaking the test is not a negative, especially if you show improvement.
Good luck,
Lisa
