scored 650 (Q:48, V31, IR2),

[techavi]

Hi Experts,

I scored 650 (Q:48, V31, IR2) in my third attempt; this is better than last score (610: Q49; V25). I have 7+ years work experience as engineer in leading product companies with decent academic background.
I need some advice whether I should give one more attempt to score better GMAT or apply with this score itself as deadlines for this year are already so close.

Additional information:-
I feel I can score better with few points increment in verbal and one ore two points increment in quant.
I did not get enough time (less than 10% of my prep time) to prepare for quant this time.
All my focus was on verbal and that worked too, But I had less than 10 minutes to
answer Last 10 questions in verbal.

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Hi techavi,

You're asking a question that is completely dependent on a variety of OTHER factors, including:

1) The school(s)/Program(s) that you're applying to.
2) The strength of your overall application.
3) How you "stand out" relative to other applicants.

Academically, a 650/Q48 is a really good score (it's right around the 80th percentile), so retaking the GMAT might not be necessary. You might want to talk with an Admissions Expert about the Schools that you're planning to apply to and the details about your overall application.

Do you know what specific Business Schools you're planning to apply to and when you're planning to apply?

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

[brianlange77]

There's no magic answer to your bigger questions, but I will offer that it sounds like there's probably an opportunity for better study plan development and better time management.

A few links from my old friend Stacey with some good tips on all fronts.

https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... an-part-1/
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... an-part-2/

https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... anagement/

Good luck!!

-Brian

Hi Experts,

I scored 650 (Q:48, V31, IR2) in my third attempt; this is better than last score (610: Q49; V25). I have 7+ years work experience as engineer in leading product companies with decent academic background.
I need some advice whether I should give one more attempt to score better GMAT or apply with this score itself as deadlines for this year are already so close.

Additional information:-
I feel I can score better with few points increment in verbal and one ore two points increment in quant.
I did not get enough time (less than 10% of my prep time) to prepare for quant this time.
All my focus was on verbal and that worked too, But I had less than 10 minutes to
answer Last 10 questions in verbal.

[interviewbay22]

Hello

The most important question here is - what are your target schools for MBA. While a 650 is good enough for most schools, it is no good for any of the top schools. Whether you should retake GMAT or not depends on that

Secondly - what was your undergraduate GPA? IF it was pretty good, you can go ahead with a 650; if not, you will have to retake the test.

Thirdly, your work experience is slightly higher than the average for most schools in the US but okay for schools in Europe. With more work experience comes more expectations. If you have substantial leadership experience and if you could prove to the adcoms that you would be an asset to the class, a 650 will do, because this is the most important aspect of any business school application.

Finally, diversity may also play a role. If you are from an underrepresented background, then it would be okay to apply with a 650. However, if you are not, your application may not have enough things to make you stand out in the pool and a high GMAT score will be necessary.

Hope this helps