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Retake GMAT after MBA?

by jennysbelly » Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:59 am
Hello all,
I came here as resource when I was studying for my GMAT. I got a 700 on my GMAT in November 2009. I started the Lehigh University part time MBA in January 2010 and switched to full-time in August 2010. I've been a teaching assistant and will be completing my MBA with a concentration in Finance in May.

Throughout this time, I've gotten more interested in topics in business and have been considering applying for my PhD. Due to my husband's work, I may be moving to Austin, TX after graduation, and obviously McCombs would be a dream school. I know that McCombs uses GMAT to screen potential applicants -- should I retake it to try to get higher before my applications. It seems silly being that I'm almost done with my MBA, but I may be location limited and McCombs would be a dream school.

Thanks,
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by throughmba » Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:51 am
I dont think GMAT retake is required. Your score is good enough.
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by FutureWorks » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:40 am
Hi jennysbelly,

Your gmat score is good enough plus it will be valid this year and the next. So, you should definitely use the same score and apply :)

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by Jon@Admissionado » Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:35 am
I'm gonna ditto all that. don't retake!
Instead use your time to make a crazy good application.
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by IJR » Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:01 am
Your GMAT is above the average for McCombs, so there's no need to retake.