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Low Verbal on the GMAT? If you receive your GMAT scores and are caught off guard by a low verbal score, there are steps you can take to improve this score. It is suggested to improve your English to read prolifically. It does not matter what you choose to read. You can read fiction … Read more
Ask Kate: If verbal is low, proofing English proficiency may be necessary in a GMAT retake. Hi Kate, My question is also about my GMAT score like most people here. I got 700 (Q49,V35), which was surprising to me since I was always better in Verbal than Quant in any other exams I … Read more
Hi Kate, Thanks for the detailed post on the scoring and scaling! I took the GMAT in early May and scored a 680 (Q49, V34, IR6, AWA6). – this is my first attempt I am a non-native speaker. However, I was surprised with my verbal score because my English skills are pretty good. Also, I … Read more
If you want acceptance into the top MBA programs, a good quant and verbal score is a must. Hi Kate, Would love your opinion on my score as well as my chances on getting in to the top 10 schools. This is my third attempt of the GMAT- first attempt 600, second attempt … Read more
A Low GPA and GMAT Score: Where To Go From Here Kate, I was recently accepted to the McCombs School of Business at UT-Austin. I will be entering the Part-Time program. I have 4 years work experience, a 3.3 Undergrad GPA in Aerospace Engineering (Texas A&M), currently work as a Software Engineer at … Read more
My GMAT score was 670, with Q49 and V33. English is not my native language, so it was a little challenging. That was my 2nd attempt – I screwed with timing in the first one. How would think that can rate for business schools? Hi Irina, the score won’t prevent you from attending business school, … Read more
Does a high quant balance out a low verbal? Hi Kate, Thank you for your article. I’m surprised to learn that a 50Q/35V is a rare space since that’s been my consistent range of scores. In light of the bad 35V number, I’m pleased to read here that a 47+ quant is favored … Read more
Getting a good GMAT score means knowing how to study well. Hi I have GMAT and scored a Quant 44 and verbal on 30, resulting which my scores are shattered. This is my first take.i plan for a second intake, However, I am looking forward to improve on my TIME management. Please help … Read more
Ask Kate: Due to a low quant, a GMAT retake may be necessary for top business schools. I just took the GMAT and received an integrated reasoning score of 8 (92nd percentile), quantitative score of 47 (67th percentile), and verbal score of 44 (98th percentile). My overall score was 730 (96th percentile). Does the … Read more
When applying to MBA programs, a GMAT retake may make all the difference. Hi Kate. I recently took the GMAT and bombed out on my verbal (despite English being my first language). I mismanaged my time and think I was penalized heavily for running out of time, resulting in a 31. Quants … Read more
If You Want to Score Well on the GMAT, You’ve Got to Have a Decent Verbal Score. A low verbal score will put a hard cap on your total GMAT score. Scoring less than 34 on the verbal portion of the test will prevent you from reaching 700 overall no matter what. If verbal … Read more
Here’s the scoop, almost no student prepares him/herself sufficiently for the Verbal section. Please, be smart. Be strategic. Your score is won and lost on the Verbal battlefield. Question Types in the GMAT Verbal Section Critical Reasoning These questions measure the ability to draw conclusions from short arguments. The arguments are much shorter than Reading … Read more
Student scores a 660 on the GMAT with a low quant. Is it time to retake? Hi Kate, First, thank you so much for the great advice. I scored 37 Verbal, 44 Quant (660), 5.5 Analytical Writing and 8 Integrated Reasoning. My target school is Emory’s One-Year MBA program. I come from a liberal … Read more
Should You Retake The GMAT After A 700 Score? I just took the GMAT for the first time and received a 700 but not with a particularly balanced score (Q 40, V 44). I was a Business and Psychology major in college with a 3.55 GPA overall and good grades in several math-based … Read more
Low GMAT Score With Low Verbal: What Now? Hi Kate, I recently took the GMAT and received an overall score of 680 with : Q47 /V35, and IR 5/12 . I am hoping to apply for top 5-10 full time MBA Programs. I have an MS from Univ of Michigan Ann-Arbor in Mech … Read more
Doing Well In Math On The GMAT Is Essential To Your Scores. I took my first shot at the GMAT today after about 150 hrs of study and scored 640 (42Q 35V). I am pretty disappointed because I scored a 620 (40Q 34V) on my very first Gmatprep practice test. I am certainly going … Read more
Sometimes You Have To Retake The GMAT More Than Twice. Hi Kate, Thanks for your eval! I took the GMAT twice – in December scored 650 (Q39, V41, IR3, AWA6). Went in for a retake this week and scored a 690 (Q46, V38, IR6, AWA6). I’m concerned that this score is sub-700 and … Read more
Do You Need To Improve Your Verbal Before A Retake? I got q39/v20. I’m totally dejected. Don’t know how to improve my verbal score. I’m strong in quants but dont know how it went down to 39. Please help me out. Well, first, I’ve never known someone strong at quant to score a … Read more
Your MBA application is just as important as your GMAT score. I recently took the GMAT (second attempt) and I scored a 650, 47Q/34V and both were 70th percentile. I am targeting schools in the 15-25 range. Should I be concerned about my score? Hi SB, Your verbal is weak, but you’ve taken … Read more
Hello Kate, I took GMAT for second time and scored 620. The breakdown is Q48/V28. The GMAT results are not too different from when I took it the first time. I have a Masters in Aerospace Engineering with 3.8 GPA and a 8 years of work experience. What word of advice do you have for … Read more