Hello guys,
I have a question, while applying for GMAT, I believe, we get to specify 5 colleges for applying.
My question is, Is it a must that I have to specify the 5 colleges, while applying for GMAT? OR is it possible that, I can inform GMAC to send my GMAT score to a particular college, after taking the GMAT?
Thanks and regards,
Nikhil
Is it a MUST to select 5 colleges while applying for GMAT?
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Hi kulksnikhil:kulksnikhil wrote:Hello guys,
I have a question, while applying for GMAT, I believe, we get to specify 5 colleges for applying.
My question is, Is it a must that I have to specify the 5 colleges, while applying for GMAT? OR is it possible that, I can inform GMAC to send my GMAT score to a particular college, after taking the GMAT?
Thanks and regards,
Nikhil
It is NOT necessary to specify 5 MBA programs when you are taking your GMAT. You can certainly do so after you've taken the test, but you must pay a fee for each school you send your scores to.
The advantage of specifying the 5 schools during the day of your test is that it is free.
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It is a little awkward submitting your scores to 5 schools prior to taking the test--but unfortunately, that's how GMAC has set up the system. This is the only opportunity you have to submit scores to schools for free.f2001290 wrote:Eric
I have few queries on this topic.
1. How can I choose 5 schools without my score in hand.
2. Does selecting a school in GMAT mean applying for it.
Selecting a school to receive your score does NOT mean you are applying for it!
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Just an additional question to the above.
I'm taking the GMAT next week, but I don't plan to apply to B-schools for another year or two.
If I select the 5 schools now, does that mean I don't have to pay for these schools to verify my scores _year(s)_ down the line?
I'm taking the GMAT next week, but I don't plan to apply to B-schools for another year or two.
If I select the 5 schools now, does that mean I don't have to pay for these schools to verify my scores _year(s)_ down the line?
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That's correct.thumpin_termis wrote:Just an additional question to the above.
I'm taking the GMAT next week, but I don't plan to apply to B-schools for another year or two.
If I select the 5 schools now, does that mean I don't have to pay for these schools to verify my scores _year(s)_ down the line?
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They should provide you the codes.
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Hi everyone,
When the score reports go out to the 5 schools I selected, do the schools only see the scores/percentiles or do they also get to see:
what other schools I'm sending my scores to ?
my responses to the gmac questions ?
When the score reports go out to the 5 schools I selected, do the schools only see the scores/percentiles or do they also get to see:
what other schools I'm sending my scores to ?
my responses to the gmac questions ?
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I don't think schools can see what other schools you're applying to...but they will see your AWA responses.dynAmit wrote:Hi everyone,
When the score reports go out to the 5 schools I selected, do the schools only see the scores/percentiles or do they also get to see:
what other schools I'm sending my scores to ?
my responses to the gmac questions ?
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Eric, thx for your reply.
I emailed PearsonVUE again(tried couple times before with no response) and the following is their response to my question:
When the score reports go out to the 5 schools I selected during the exam, do the schools only see the scores/percentiles or do they also get to see:
1. what other schools I'm sending my scores to ?
2. my responses to the gmac/background questions or just the "self-reported test taker information" that appears on the score report that was mailed to me ?
PearsonVUE:
"Each school will not be able to view any of that information you are inquiring about. They will only see the actual scores, when you tested, and basic candidate details."
I emailed PearsonVUE again(tried couple times before with no response) and the following is their response to my question:
When the score reports go out to the 5 schools I selected during the exam, do the schools only see the scores/percentiles or do they also get to see:
1. what other schools I'm sending my scores to ?
2. my responses to the gmac/background questions or just the "self-reported test taker information" that appears on the score report that was mailed to me ?
PearsonVUE:
"Each school will not be able to view any of that information you are inquiring about. They will only see the actual scores, when you tested, and basic candidate details."
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Thanks for sharing this official response.
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How much is the fee to send it afterwards?
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Correct - once you send the scores to a school, they have them on record until the scores become invalid (after 5 years).
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You may request for additional reports to be sent to schools through the GMAT website at www.mba.com.There is an additional charge of US$ 28 for each additional report requested.
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