GMAT 670 - need to make a decision

by **karthik** Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:41 pm

I just took the GMAT and scored a 670 (V45, V37). This is a little disappointing for me, since I know I got just a little behind on the verbal..I have been able to score over 37 a few times during my prep and I know with just a little better time management at the end, I could push up my score 10-20 points. My quant is about fine, I have never been about to score near 50 in that area.

My target schools are Kellogg and Chicago for the part time program, and I am tantalizingly close to their average accepted GMAT score -- about 690. I am wondering if I shoudl retake the GMAT and try to score a little higher -- I have never been one to score in the mid 700s, but I felt like I could at least touch the 700-710 mark.

Any suggestions on what a good approach would be? I dont want to lose all my prep and have to re-do it again, I am wondering if I should try again in a month. or just let it go and focus on my apps.

Karthik

by **StaceyKoprince** Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:53 pm

Caveat: my specialty is the exam, not admissions. You should also go ask your question in the admissions consulting folder, as they are the experts in this area.

The test has a standard deviation of 30 points, which means there isn't a statistical difference between your score of 670 and a 690. The admissions officers do know that.

When are the deadlines? And how much of the apps do you have done? Apps take a huge amount of work, so if prepping for the test again would take time away from your apps, then I'd stick with your score and concentrate on the apps.

If you do go post in the admissions consulting folder, make sure to give them your background (work experience, undergraduate major and GPA, anything else relevant), as that may make a difference in their advice. If you have a great background otherwise, then you may be fine already.