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Current GMAT okay for applications in several years?

by toddg » Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:18 pm
Hello,

I am a college senior graduating this spring with a full time job lined up. I plan on working for at least 3 years before applying to business schools. I would prefer to take the GMAT this semester as I will have time to study for it. With the new version of the GMAT becoming the standard in June 2012 will my test score have as much weight several years from now when I am applying to a top school? I know the scores are valid for five years but I would hope that having an old GMAT score would not hinder my acceptance chances.

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by thunderdan » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:15 am
Since the scores are valid for 5 years, they will be as such considered equally for admissions as well. You do not need to worry about the new format taking some kind of preference over the older when it sun-sets in June 2012.
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by David@VeritasPrep » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:20 am
First of all, congratulations on graduating AND having a job lined up. Tough to do these days.

And let me sat that you have a great plan! You absolutely should take the GMAT now while you have time to study for it, and you are in that sort of academic test taking mind set.

As well, there is certainly a chance that GMAC will find a way to raise their prices again in a few years.

As "thunderdan" has mentioned above, no need to be concerned about the new Integrated Reasoning section. The GMAT is not changing the core 200 - 800 score and it is not messing with the Quant and Verbal sections so schools will be able to compare your scores to other applicants who took the test later than you.

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by toddg » Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:07 am
Thank you to the both of you for getting back to me. In light of your feedback I have decided to stick my plan and study for the GMAT this semester.

I know this may not be the ideal sub-forum but what are your thoughts on the following study prep tools for 7 weeks of studying?

-Grockit
-OG
-An additional book for the verbal (I'm an engineer and I feel the verbal section will be my weakness)

I am open to all suggestions. I will be doing a self-study plan and not a course.

Thanks.
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