80-80 split

So, just got back from the GMAT and wondering if I should retake. I got a decent score, but I didn't break 80% on quant.

Is a 750 with a 72nd percentile (45) quantitative score adequate for top business schools?

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ibleedexcelthis is a crazy score. you must have absolutely crushed the verbal to get a 750 with a quant score of 45. what was your verbal score?

it is actually possible though. You gotta get 51 V.

 
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ibleedexcelthis is a crazy score. you must have absolutely crushed the verbal to get a 750 with a quant score of 45. what was your verbal score?

it is actually possible though. You gotta get 51 V.

Apparently you only need a 48 V. Based on my score on the GMAT I took yesterday. I got a 45 q and 48 v and it was a 750.

 

verbal was a 48.

To all who responded: Thanks, don't know what I was so worried about.

As far as prep is concerned: I prepped about a month using the official gmat book (shit is like mauve, probably you know the one) was hitting 47/48 quant on the official tests but I didn't sleep well last night so... fuck it.

 

Agree with the comment that if you majored in engineering, comp sci, stats, whatever or if you are doing something quant focused now (not like mgmt consulting) then a low quant score on the GMAT won't look so bad.

 

What about that + lower tier BB banking?

My undergrad degree is in straight Econ so, not really impressive as far as quant is concerned.

 
NYCbandarWhat about that + lower tier BB banking?

My undergrad degree is in straight Econ so, not really impressive as far as quant is concerned.

I think that you're fine, especially with econ and banking experience. Bottom line is, most schools want to make sure that you can handle the number stuff.

I was referring more to the people who were maybe history/english majors who may be consultants or something less quantitative.

 

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