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youngandrestless: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 17; Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:42 pm

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by youngandrestless » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:58 pm

Hi Stacy,

Is a GMAT 650 taken twice (1st Q=36,V=42) and 2nd ironically (Q=47,V=31) good enough for INSEAD.

Considering that I scored well on V(42) in 1st attempt and Q(47) on 2nd attempt, should I consider taking 3rd time to try (Q47 and V42)? How will schools look at my current scores.

Thanks in advance
Rahul

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Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:58 pm

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by Lisa Anderson » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:15 am

Dear Rahul,

The short answer is I don't know if the 650 is good enough because I have not read your application. If the GMAT is your only weakness, then it is possible you could be admitted.

I would not retake the GMAT again unless you did some intense prep work (like a prep course) to give you the best chance at improving your score. The school lists the current average at 703 and the bottom of the range at 601. So while you are not outside the mid-80%, you are quite a ways below the average. Consequently, the rest of your application needs to be quite strong to balance out the score.

If you believe your application to be strong and will balance your 650, then it might be worth applying with your current score.

Best of luck,
Lis

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