Standardized test scores and Consulting

What makes you think they know about your GMAT score?

Sojourner,

Many times they ask about it. I have had consulting firms specifically ask to see my GMAT score.

Sub 700 might be a tough sell, but 1) you are not in business school so they probably won't ask for your GMAT score (you are still an undergrad right?) and 2) you are at a target with a 3.9, they shouldn't have many doubts about your intellectual capabilities (unless you haven't taken many quantitative courses)

theATL,

Thanks and yes I am still an undergrad- a rising senior. I took the GMAT but got a sub 700 (not by a lot), but I've gotten excellent grades in all my finance, accounting, and statistics courses. I was curious because BCG specifically asks for standardized test scores with breakdowns and wasn't sure if anything below exceptional would deter me from an interview.

Young Money,

A 3.9 should eliminate all doubts (especially if this is a strong target i.e. top 10-15 school). Also, I am guessing you have strong SAT scores as well, so a 3.9, strong SATs, and even a 680 or so shouldn't be a problem.

A 680 (just guessing on the score here) is about 85%, it won't stand out positively or too negatively, so in my opinion it shouldn't be a problem.

Sojourner,

When you graduate from business school firms will ask you about your GMAT, that is what I was referring to. That is why I made sure to ask the OP whether or not he/she is an undergraduate, because then they wouldn't know if you have taken the exam.

Depends on which position you're applying for. For the pre-MBA position, GMAT doesn't matter so much since most applicants haven't taken it. For a post-MBA, it depends on how much below 700 you are (680 is more or less viewed in a similar light to a 700)

Is a 660 pushing it? I plan on taking it again and putting in a lot of prep time. My break down is 44 Quant (69%) and 37 Verbal (80%), overall 82%. I was extremely frustrated with the math and am positive I can score higher, hopefully in the 85%+

in my experience, coming from undergrad to consulting, you need to show standardized test scores. They usually ask for SAT and/or ACT. However, if you bombed that test, then you can show them your GMAT instead.

I would re-take the GMAT, but it depends on your goals, etc. If you have to tell them the scores before you re-take, then tell them whichever makes you look better (SAT vs GMAT).