Well its about time I asked a question in this section .
I was wondering about how long can a GMAT score be used. I am right now studying for my Masters in UK, I intend to work for some more years and get some international experience and also complete my CFA, FRM before I apply for my MBA (I have been also thinking about a PhD). I was thinking about giving my GMAT early next year (2010) after my Masters. I have already given the GMAT once and have a score of 730 but that was 2 years back and it will not be valid by the time I apply for my MBA/PhD and hence I want to give it again before my maths skills get rusty.
So if I do give my GMAT early next year would the top schools in US still accept it 4 years down the line or would they insist on me giving the GMAT again. I know that officially the GMAT is valid for 5 years but have heard from different sources that top schools prefer that the GMAT not be older than 2 years, is this true ?. Should I go ahead with this plan or would it be advisable to wait and attempt it a little later.
Query regarding GMAT
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- aabsih
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Hi Gabriel,
As you said,the official GMAT scores are valid for five years. However, it is a good idea to look at the specific requirements of the Universities you would apply i.e. some will only accept a score that was attained within the last two years; others accept 5 year old scores. Hence, what you heard is true.
The only thing I cannot comment on is consistently scoring high on the GMAT. If you score a similarly high score on the GMAT next year, perhaps top schools would consider that sufficient to predict future scores. I believe an admissions consultant is better suited to answer your questions (see the other sections in this forum).
Good luck with your preparation and all.
aabsih
As you said,the official GMAT scores are valid for five years. However, it is a good idea to look at the specific requirements of the Universities you would apply i.e. some will only accept a score that was attained within the last two years; others accept 5 year old scores. Hence, what you heard is true.
The only thing I cannot comment on is consistently scoring high on the GMAT. If you score a similarly high score on the GMAT next year, perhaps top schools would consider that sufficient to predict future scores. I believe an admissions consultant is better suited to answer your questions (see the other sections in this forum).
Good luck with your preparation and all.
aabsih