First off I wanna start by apologizing if it is in the wrong section.
I have taken my GMAT Test 3 times till date and my scores have been:
1. June 2010 - 650 (Math - 45 Verbal - 34)
2. May 2012 - 660 (Math -46 Verbal - 35)
3. August 2012 - 640 (Math - 41 Verbal - 38)
Now the third time around, I goofed up. I didnt keep an eye on the timer, and therefore ran out of time for 5 Math questions. I had to leave it unanswered. I know I can do better and score atleast 48, and improve my score to around 690 or 700.
I wanna know if it is bad to take the GMAT a fourth time. I am willing to try it, and I simply feel that I cannot do it to myself, going into an application process with a low GMAT score, when I know I can do better. Another reason for it is because I am an Indian Software Professional, and I know I need all the help I can get from my GMAT score. Can you please advice if it is advisable to try it a fourth time?
Thanks!
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Re: Dilemma
You may wish to post this in another section, but I am happy to offer my perspective! You are correct that as an Indian male IT candidate, the GMAT score becomes a little more important. It is a bit of a tough call, so I can't offer a definitive answer, but here are some thoughts that might help.
If you really think you can score a 690/700, it is probably worth retaking, even though taking it four times is not ideal. The fact is, however, that your score has increased or decreased by no more than 10 points between each test, so my gut is saying that the outcome the fourth time around might be similar :/
You want to be careful not to show the adcom that you are overly stubborn. At the same time, your score will really determine which range of schools you will be targeting, so if you score well, the schools may see it as a 'persistence pays off' sort of thing. If you don't score that well, then you're applying to lower tier schools anyway.
Also, if you are applying this year, you want to be careful to make the right time trade offs. If it's going to require a lot of prep on your end, that is precious time away from the apps themselves.
Sorry I do not have a great answer for you, but I think it really depends on how confident you are in your ability to dramatically improve your score. If you're really confident and can afford the time it will take, then go for it. On the other hand, the data suggests that dramatic improvement is unlikely, in which case it would not be worth the time. So... the question is, do you go with the data or with your gut?? That is a question you'll have to answer yourself.
Good luck with this tough decision,
Mili Mittal
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If you really think you can score a 690/700, it is probably worth retaking, even though taking it four times is not ideal. The fact is, however, that your score has increased or decreased by no more than 10 points between each test, so my gut is saying that the outcome the fourth time around might be similar :/
You want to be careful not to show the adcom that you are overly stubborn. At the same time, your score will really determine which range of schools you will be targeting, so if you score well, the schools may see it as a 'persistence pays off' sort of thing. If you don't score that well, then you're applying to lower tier schools anyway.
Also, if you are applying this year, you want to be careful to make the right time trade offs. If it's going to require a lot of prep on your end, that is precious time away from the apps themselves.
Sorry I do not have a great answer for you, but I think it really depends on how confident you are in your ability to dramatically improve your score. If you're really confident and can afford the time it will take, then go for it. On the other hand, the data suggests that dramatic improvement is unlikely, in which case it would not be worth the time. So... the question is, do you go with the data or with your gut?? That is a question you'll have to answer yourself.
Good luck with this tough decision,
Mili Mittal
Senior Consultant
http://www.mbamission.com
Read the mbaMission Insider's Guides (16 individual school titles)
Download mbaMission’s Free Personal Statement Guide
Visit the mbaMission Blog
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