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Repeat GMAT Test Taking
Based on the most recent data published by the GMAC, approximately 21% percent of GMAT tests are taken by repeat test-takers who have taken the test more than once within a year. If the data is segmented further, it shows that out of tests that score within the mean Total GMAT score range of 500 to 540, the percentage accounted for by repeat test-takers is approximately 28%. The average gain between the first test and the second test is about 30 points. That means repeat test taking may result in either an increase or decrease. An important side fact: about 20% of GMAT tests are taken for the purpose of submitting scores to a non-business graduate program.
Since each person is allowed to repeat the test up to five times a year and most repeat test takers test two or three times within a year, we can make some easy assumptions. Assume 1) the total number of GMAT tests taken per year is 135,000 (rounded up from the 2005 data), 2) all tests required for non-business school graduate programs are taken one time only and also account for 20% in the score range of 500 to 540, and 3) all repeat GMAT test takers take on average 3 times a year, the above data implies that the number of repeat MBA-related test takers should represent just 10.6% of total MBA-related test takers or just 15.2% of MBA-related test takers with score of 500 to 540. This equates to a total repeat MBA-related test takers of about 14,310 a year.
This conclusion is in agreement with Manhattan Review’s advice to our own students:
We generally recommend you to prepare well, stay focused, and then ace the GMAT in your "once and only" try. That way you can optimize the result without stretching yourself for an extended period. Also that way you don’t need to worry about recovering from bruised "ego", exhausted soul, tighter purse string, and a swamped schedule. Most of our students achieve their desirable score on their first try. All of our teachers and management team members scored in the 99th percentile on their first try. You too can become another Manhattan Review success story!
However, if you have taken the GMAT on your own before studying with us, based on our students’ feedback, the score increase after preparing with Manhattan Review ranges from 60 to 120, depending on the course chosen and the extent of self-preparation. For a repeat GMAT test taker, we certainly hope that you will not become one of those students who improved the score by a mere average of 30 points. We truly believe a combination of taking our course and private tutoring will help you increase your score significantly!
Recent Student GMAT Score Reports
Date: July 12, 2006
I took the GMAT crash course last year in August in Zurich (it was the weekend of those terrific floods in Switzerland...), and I remember the instructor telling us to let you know how I did. Sorry it took so long! I got a 680, which was good for 90th percentile, and it got me an 80% scholarship at the school that was my first choice.
Thanks so much for the assistance. On more than one occasion I heard my instructor's voice in my head during the exam. It helped immeasurably!
The strategies, tactics, and the overall mindset he prescribed made all the difference.
Thanks again! Please pass on my thanks and appreciation to my instructor.
Warm regards,
Chris
Date: July 26, 2006
I scored a 770 on my GMAT! I could not have done this without the fantastic help of Manhattan Review's prep course and tutoring. Thank you Manhattan Review!
Best,
Jennifer
Sincerely,
Manhattan Review Team
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