Will it be too late to apply?

[Guest]

Hi
I have been studying for the GMAT for the past few months now but due to my work schedule I have had to delay the test a few times. I am schedule to take the test on Sept 4 and I would like to apply for round one deadlines. However due to my inconsistent study schedule I do not feel fully prepared and my practice scores are 550-620. I feel if I reschedule the test for the last week in September I will be able to improve my score and will be able to take more practice tests. If I delay the test for the last week in Sept., do you thing I will have sufficient time to complete my application by the due date? The schools I am targeting are NYU, Columbia, and Yale, which all have deadlines Mid October to early December. Will it be too late to apply for round 1 if I reschedule the exam to lat September (9/28?) Thanks

Your valuable insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Guest]

Thanks for your inquiry.

We actually just addressed this issue on our blog the other day.

http://www.mbamission.com/blog/2007/09/01/mission-admission-round-1-vs-round-2/

Candidates tend to feel as though they are at a disadvantage if they apply in Round 2, but the truth is that there is very little advantage to Round 1 (see the link). I would strongly suggest that you study for the GMAT and focus on raising your score, instead of rushing both. I am certain of one thing: you will be far better off with a high-quality application in Round 2, than a haphazard application in Round 1.

Sincerely,
Jeremy Shinewald
MBA Mission

http://www.mbamission.com
646-485-8844
Skype: MBAMission

Hi
I have been studying for the GMAT for the past few months now but due to my work schedule I have had to delay the test a few times. I am schedule to take the test on Sept 4 and I would like to apply for round one deadlines. However due to my inconsistent study schedule I do not feel fully prepared and my practice scores are 550-620. I feel if I reschedule the test for the last week in September I will be able to improve my score and will be able to take more practice tests. If I delay the test for the last week in Sept., do you thing I will have sufficient time to complete my application by the due date? The schools I am targeting are NYU, Columbia, and Yale, which all have deadlines Mid October to early December. Will it be too late to apply for round 1 if I reschedule the exam to lat September (9/28?) Thanks

Your valuable insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.