Will probably FAIL- should I still take it?

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I'm supposed to take the GMATs tomorrow morning and though I know I will be OK with the verbal, I will definitely FAIL the quantitative. Since I cannot get my money back at this point does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do? Take the test anyway or simply not go?

Also, if I did fail the GMAT, what are my chances of being accepted anyway? I have superior references, already a business exec., graduated magna cum laude in '04. Has anyone been accepted to MBA programs with failed GMAT scores???

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by GMATOct08 » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:54 am
Just you are getting a cold feet. Go for it. You will fair. Even if you fail, learn from the experience.

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by sevenperfumes » Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:07 am
Sorry to ask such a dumb question, but if I do really bad should I submit my scores anyway?>???

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HI bro

by saege » Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:22 am
It would be better if you submit the scores .If you cancel the score :

1. you will not be able to view your exam result

2. your score report will have the test labelled as cancelled if you do a 2nd test.

But dont want to disheart you go ahead and win . Here is a blog of a guy who won an admission with scholarship even when his GMAT score was 560 .
https://www.scorechase.com/gmat/referenc ... s-gmat-560

GMAT is only one factor.
DO see this video for your inspiration . Tks for ngufo for hinting this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

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by Tarmac » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:55 am
You can't fail a GMAT.
"Many a GMATer was made or broken during the last 30 minutes of the exam."

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by uncbeers » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:11 am
The way I see it you have already spent $250 whether you take it or not...just as well go do it. Maybe you will be pleasantly surprised or maybe you will be better prepared for round 2 (if necessary). Interested to see how you do.