Do PE firms validate GMAT or SAT scores for offers ?

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No. Also, oddly enough, average GMAT score at a PE firm is 800.

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Are you planning on lying about your scores? If you are, don't. Your reputation and integrity are the most precious assets you have. Protect them.

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I think where you have worked, the type of role, and where you went to Undergrad and/or MBA (and scholarships) will help validate your scores.

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*humble brag incoming*

They don’t and I always wondered if they thought I was lying when I said I was an 800/2400 💀

I have a ACT 28 and I lied about 31 and got an offer at a MM

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