GMAT Strategy

Hello everyone!

I am new to the forum so apologies in advance if I've posted this topic in the wrong section.

I am a recent college graduate (12/12) and I have a few more months before I start a job at Unilever. Instead of playing Tetris all day, I had an epiphany that perhaps I could/should give GMAT prep a try. I am in a position where I can get tuition reimbursement as long as I work part-time. My goal is to get into Stern for PT MBA within 4-5 years. I know that the GMAT score is valid for only 5 years...so my main question is...am I taking it too early?

Any other tips would be much appreciated!

I think it would be a better idea to take the GMAT closer to your application date - at best 1 year before the application or in the same year. It would also be a good idea to inquire directly at the school you want to apply to what recommendations they can make in this respect.

Thank you so much for your response!

Do you mind providing some insight as to why I should wait? Do schools want a fresh score?

Quite often schools want the student to have a score not older than 2 years - however, this is quite an individual thing. That's why the best idea is to contact the targeted school and ask what their preference is.

Totally makes sense. Just took your advice and gave NYU a call. The kind lady on the phone suggested I wait to take the GMAT...thanks so much for your help

Back to playing Tetris for me!