Hi,
I just took the GMAT, and I got a 740, consisting of a 43 (70%) on the quantitative section and a 49 (99%) on the verbal section. I just graduated from a top ten Ivy League school with a 3.86 GPA in Philosophy, and I took a bunch of quantitative courses: Calculus (A), Economics (A), Introduction to Statistics (A+), Introduction to Accounting and Finance (A+), and Chemistry (A). I am starting a job in June at a top ten investment bank in equity research, and I don't plan on applying to b-school for at least a couple of years.
Given my quantitative coursework and quantitative job, should I retake the GMAT with the hope of reaching 80% on the quantitative section? (I prepared a lot for the test already, and I do think I could do better than 70% but I am by no means a certain 80%.)
Thanks,
Josh
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Dear Josh,
Congratulations on your score! With an overall 740, I'm not sure it would be worth the investment to retake the GMAT. I believe your transcript and professional work experience do demonstrate your quantitative aptitude. Thus I do not believe there will be a question of your ability to succeed in the classroom. However, it is ultimately up to you on whether you feel you need to retake the GMAT.
Regards,
Lisa
Congratulations on your score! With an overall 740, I'm not sure it would be worth the investment to retake the GMAT. I believe your transcript and professional work experience do demonstrate your quantitative aptitude. Thus I do not believe there will be a question of your ability to succeed in the classroom. However, it is ultimately up to you on whether you feel you need to retake the GMAT.
Regards,
Lisa
