GMAT query

[anksm22]

is it ok to take GMAT in november if you dont score well in october for next fall?

[David@VeritasPrep]

It depends on the application deadlines. You can certainly be ready for round 2 applications if you take the GMAT in November. However, the rest of your application needs to be done as well and that can take some time. So you will likely need to be working on your applications while you are getting ready to take the GMAT (if you need to take it in November).

Good luck on your October exam! November may not be necessary.

[anksm22]

Thank you...

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Hi anksm22,

You are allowed to take the GMAT up to 5 times within a 12-month period, but you must wait 31 days before taking the Test again. So it is possible to take the GMAT in October and November.

Most Business Schools have 3 application rounds, although there are exceptions (some schools have 4 rounds or "rolling admissions" while certain specialty programs might have just 1 round), so you have to do some research into the schools that you're interested in and find out the specifics for each. In general, Round 1 deadlines are usually in October, Round 2 deadlines are in December/January and Round 3 deadlines are in February/March.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

[anksm22]

I am aiming for R2 . I gave my gmat prep 2 exam today and scored 640. I have my exam on oct 7. Scored 49 in quant but just 28 in verbal. I have worked on my verbal a lot. Dont know where i failed.
My main issue is scholarship and anything near 640 doesn't seems good. If I retake the exam in mid nov , what are my chances for R2 application and scholarship if I aim for 700+ score. Would that be very late for applying?

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Hi anksm22,

I responded to your other post here:

https://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-in-4-days-t279962.html

Since you have some additional questions in this post, I'll do my best to provide some perspective.

Individual scholarships will each have their own requirements, deadlines, etc.; to acquire the information you're looking for, you'll have to do the necessary research (and perhaps contact whoever grants the scholarship with any questions you have).

While many applicants want to apply for Round 1, there's nothing wrong with applying for Round 2. The key issue is that you have one shot at a "first impression", so whenever you choose to apply, you want your application to be as amazing as possible. Business Schools know that some amazing applicants will apply in the later rounds, which is why there are always spots available (although the later Rounds usually have fewer open spots than the earlier ones).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

[anksm22]

if I dont get desirable score should i go for mid nov attempt if I am aiming for 2015 fall?

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Hi anksm22,

You have to define the REAL goal in this process:

1) If the goal is to make the Round 1 deadline, then you still can (but you might not get into your first choice school).
2) If your goal is to get a scholarship, then you have to determine if there's some flexibility in terms of which school you attend (since some schools might give you a scholarship while others might not).
3) If the goal is to get accepted at a particular school, then the deadlines do not matter and you have to do everything in your power to put together an amazing application (regardless of when you apply).

Once you've defined the goal, then you can look at the deadlines and plan your schedule accordingly. If you want to retest after your October 7th exam, then you could probably take the GMAT 2 more times before most Round 2 deadlines. You would probably have to invest in some new GMAT resources and learn to approach the Test with some new tactics though.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich