Should I send my scores even if I'm not applying right away?

[hollyhirt]

I just graduated from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and I am planning on taking the GMAT in July. I'm not going to school right away, but since my scores are good for 5 years I decided to take the test now. Should I send my scores to the schools I am hoping for down the road or is it a waste of time for both of us?

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear hollyhirt,

Yes, you can go ahead and send your scores to any schools you think you might apply to later. Schools receive scores all the time and they file them away for 5 years. In the event you do apply, then you will just want to verify the admissions office has them, which will save you the hassle of ordering the scores later. Of course, you do not have to send the scores if you do not wish to. It is really whatever you feel most comfortable with.

Good luck,
Lisa