Jeremy123456 wrote:
I'm taking the GMAT for the first time. The schools I'm applying to have a 700 avg score or higher. If I get lower than that, should I still submit it or cancel?
I have a second test date scheduled so I'm going to retake the test regardless, but who knows if I'll end up scoring lower on the second one. Which is why I ask... How much lower than your target school's avg GMAT score warrants cancelling it? 20 points? 50 points? Never?
Follow up question: If a school sees two scores, one within their range and one below it, does the one below have any negative affect?
If not, I feel like I might as well submit this first test regardless, just so I have something on the board. After all, it could be my highest one.
I'd keep it even if it's significantly below 700, and then try to get a better score on the retake. It's always nice to see an improvement, and I think schools also like to see an applicant give it another shot if the first score was not competitive.I have a second test date scheduled so I'm going to retake the test regardless, but who knows if I'll end up scoring lower on the second one. Which is why I ask... How much lower than your target school's avg GMAT score warrants cancelling it? 20 points? 50 points? Never?
Follow up question: If a school sees two scores, one within their range and one below it, does the one below have any negative affect?
If not, I feel like I might as well submit this first test regardless, just so I have something on the board. After all, it could be my highest one.
That said, if for any reason you are uncomfortable with (say) a 600 on your score report, keep in mind that a cancellation can always be undone.