Best time to give GMAT

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Best time to give GMAT

by soniya » Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:22 am
Can I know what will be the appropriate time to apply for gmat if I want to target fall 2010.I want to give it as late as possible but I want to be eligible fot the first round of admissions.Please suggest.TIA
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by Lisa Anderson » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:23 pm
Dear TIA,

Do you want to apply in fall 2010 or enter school in fall 2010? The GMAT official score report takes at least 3 weeks to get to the school from your test date. So, if the first round deadline is in the first week of October, then you want to take the test by the end of August to be sure the school has the score by the deadline. If you want to enter in fall 2010, then you will want to take your GMAT as soon as possible, but before September 10, to make the earliest first round deadlines.

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