GMAT Score 690-should I retake?

[RuchaV830]

Hi,
I took my GMAT yesterday and scored 690 (Quant - 45, 63 Percentile; Verbal - 40, 91 Percentile) with overall Percentile 87. My target score was 700+ and with good preparation and growing improvements also I could not achieve it. I am now little bit confused about the next step. As already some application deadlines are closer for 2nd and even 3rd round, I am not sure whether to go with this score or retake the exam. My breakup of the score does not show 75+ Percentile in Quant and I am biology bachelors(Learning level of Maths upto 12th Std.). Again, I am from India where majority of students get very good quant percentile (which is not the case with me). I am unsure about the necessity of retaking of the exam and improving the quant score. I would really appreciate if someone can guide me regarding the decision.

Regards,
Rucha

[mbamissionjenK]

Hi Rucha,

Well a lot of your question depends upon the schools you are considering! If your score is well below the average at the schools you are interested in, then your chances will be that much more difficult. So if you are really set on schools that seem a bit out of range and you are able to re-take, then that might be a good idea since schools will take your highest score. Good luck!