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Should I take GMAT as scheduled or reschedule?

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by jayneeniskeen » Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:39 pm
Hi everyone,

I've been studying for the GMAT since June this year, rigorously for about 3-4 hours a day, including the weekends. I recently started my Princeton Review course and I'm going into my 4th/7th week. My test is scheduled for September 29th, but I'm not scoring anywhere close to 700. At the rate I'm improving, I think that I can get in the 650 range by the end of this month.

Should I reschedule to a later time so that I can leave more time to improve to 700? Or should I take the test to see what I get and then take it a second time if I'm unhappy with my score? At least, I'll have a score on file besides putting it off. I also think my work schedule will be more intense in October and November.

It seems that all the schools I'm interested in take the highest score, so taking it a second time won't hurt right?

Also, I'm working two full-time 40 hour jobs and I have really great work experience. Do I even need to aim so high??

Any past experiences with applying or retaking the exam will be extremely helpful. Thanks!!
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by aim-wsc » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:46 am
....ummm...
in most of the cases post-poning a date never helps much... :?
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by beatthegmat » Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:07 pm
Agreed. Just go for it, especially if this is your first time. Business schools do not look down on retakes.
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