How important is the IR section of the GMAT if your main score is good?

I recently took the GMAT and scored 770. However, I didn't do so well in the IR section (5/8). Is this bad for admissions into B-School? I also am interested in MBB post B-school and don't know if they care about the IR score (I read somewhere they prefer 6 or higher)

I'd rather not re-take it honestly. Studying for it sucked the life out of me and I'm happy it's over. I wouldn't want to do it unless the 5/8 really holds me back.

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Your IR score will have literally no impact, at all, on B school or MBB acceptances.

As a remark--quick google search can confirm this, and it honestly sounds like you're trying to flex the 770 more than actually asking for advice.

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