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Why the GMAT Is So Important
Although the Graduate Management Admissions Test is only one piece in the MBA puzzle, it is the one most correlated with admissions success. The GMAT has proven to be a strong predictor of success in business school, so admissions officers trust it as a reliable measure of a candidate’s academic potential. In addition, MBA programs have grown increasingly quantitative. The math section of the GMAT is often the only indication of a candidate’s ability to work with numbers in an academic setting. Moreover, the GMAT is the only part of the application that is uniform among all candidates, so it proves to be a useful yardstick, especially for candidates who attended obscure universities.
Use a High GMAT Score to Its Full Advantage
A GMAT score of 700+ can demonstrate high aptitude, making those candidates more attractive to potential employers and, consequently, to admissions officers. Rather than letting your score speak for itself, we can help you show the committee how your results support your candidacy in specific ways. For instance, we have helped engineers use a high verbal score to prove that they are more than just one-dimensional number crunchers. With the right wording, non-native English speakers can show that an above average score on the Analytical Writing Assessment is strong evidence of their ability to effectively communicate in the classroom. With our expertise, we can help you take full advantage of your high GMAT score.
Overcome a Low GMAT Score
For most candidates, the GMAT is also the most feared part of the MBA application process. The average GMAT score at the most competitive schools is in the 95th percentile, so the stakes are high. Though few schools announce it publicly, many of the top programs strongly favor students who score above the 80th percentile in both verbal and math. Fortunately, Veritas offers the most effective GMAT prep course ever created if you need to improve your score. If, on the other hand, you recorded a low GMAT score and choose not to repeat it, all is not lost. We have helped many clients overcome low scores on an individual section, or overall. We will help you point to other parts of your application (undergraduate success, subsequent coursework, or vocational expertise) that serve as better indicators of your business school potential.
No other part of your application can match the simple declarative statement the GMAT makes. Veritas is better positioned than any other MBA admissions consultancy or test prep company in the world to help you make the most of this crucial part of your candidacy.
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