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araymond45
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Hello out there!
This is an incredible forum. I was hoping someone could give me a general sense of what I can improve on before applying to B-school.
I recently took the GMAT and scored a 690 ( Q44-66th percentile and V40-89th percentile). These are not official yet so I don't have my AWA score.
I took the MGMAT prep course which was helpful. In practice tests I never scored above a 650 so I was really shocked to have gotten such a serious bump on test day, though I am usually much better under pressure. I am not a Quant person, and when I took the diagnostic test for the first time I was only in the 34th percentile ( based on my memory of high school so many years ago!). Never scored as high on quant until test day.
My first question is this-should I retake the GMAT? I am aiming for top 20 schools, and I know although my score is high, my quant percent is low. I am at least in the middle 80% of most average gmats. BUT I am scared if I retake the test my quant might be even lower. Do schools truly disregard a terrible score ( 650 ish with Quant around 50th percentile)? Or does that potential low score taint my 690. The last thing I would want is to not do well the second time in Quant and for that quant it to call into question my first ( fluke) score. I am curious if I could do better, as perhaps the 700 club is actually in reach after I had assumed it wouldn't be, but don't want to take the risk if it will jeopardize my first score.
Secondly, I know I will need to do some leg work to boost my profile. I am a nontraditional candidate ( woman, liberal arts undergrad, international politics major, no math since AP calc in high school, international non-profit and large firm technology background). I am mulling over the dual degree options with either an MBA/MA ( international politics) or MBA/MPP focus. I am interested in CSR and social entrepreneurship and have strong work experience. I figure I should take stats or calculus before applying to school. Any other tips to boost my app as stronger in the Quant dept-especially if I don't retake?
I have some time, not looking to enroll until Fall 2013, so I'm in the next year of apps cycles.
Thanks all!
This is an incredible forum. I was hoping someone could give me a general sense of what I can improve on before applying to B-school.
I recently took the GMAT and scored a 690 ( Q44-66th percentile and V40-89th percentile). These are not official yet so I don't have my AWA score.
I took the MGMAT prep course which was helpful. In practice tests I never scored above a 650 so I was really shocked to have gotten such a serious bump on test day, though I am usually much better under pressure. I am not a Quant person, and when I took the diagnostic test for the first time I was only in the 34th percentile ( based on my memory of high school so many years ago!). Never scored as high on quant until test day.
My first question is this-should I retake the GMAT? I am aiming for top 20 schools, and I know although my score is high, my quant percent is low. I am at least in the middle 80% of most average gmats. BUT I am scared if I retake the test my quant might be even lower. Do schools truly disregard a terrible score ( 650 ish with Quant around 50th percentile)? Or does that potential low score taint my 690. The last thing I would want is to not do well the second time in Quant and for that quant it to call into question my first ( fluke) score. I am curious if I could do better, as perhaps the 700 club is actually in reach after I had assumed it wouldn't be, but don't want to take the risk if it will jeopardize my first score.
Secondly, I know I will need to do some leg work to boost my profile. I am a nontraditional candidate ( woman, liberal arts undergrad, international politics major, no math since AP calc in high school, international non-profit and large firm technology background). I am mulling over the dual degree options with either an MBA/MA ( international politics) or MBA/MPP focus. I am interested in CSR and social entrepreneurship and have strong work experience. I figure I should take stats or calculus before applying to school. Any other tips to boost my app as stronger in the Quant dept-especially if I don't retake?
I have some time, not looking to enroll until Fall 2013, so I'm in the next year of apps cycles.
Thanks all!
