Retake GMAT and send scores to schools..

[mba_applicant_2009]

Hi Lisa,

I have already submitted most of my applications for Round 2 with a 680 GMAT. I am planning to retake the test this month end (i.e if I feel I can score >=720). Incase I do manage to prepare well and get lucky with a good score, will the schools to which I have applied consider my latest score (once I send them my new official scores).

I am asking this specifically because NYU Stern has mentioned in its website that one should take the GMAT before the deadline date. But does that mean that the schools will not consider the new score if the GMAT is taken on any date after the deadline date (Round 2 deadline in my case).

Please let me know.

Best Wishes,
Mannu

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear Mannu,

There is variance on what schools will or will not accept in terms of application updates. I would advise you to check with each school on whether or not it will take a new GMAT score after your application is submitted. Generally speaking, schools with large applicant pools (>1000 applications) will not accept a GMAT score after you submit. If the school does not specify on its website if you can send an updated GMAT score, then I would suggest emailing the admissions office for clarification.

Good luck,
Lisa