Hey everyone - I need some advice. I got a CBS interview with a low-ish test score compared to the average. Also applied to Wharton and wondering if I should retake the test this weekend and submit the score if it’s better? Based on past experience (R1 applicants), does anyone know if Wharton would even bother to look at the updated score? Decisions are out on the 19th. I work in a quant-heavy job if that helps. Thnx.

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I’ve heard that it’s possible to get an interview and then be waitlisted contingent on getting test scores up

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Also have heard higher test scores may help with scholarships, so it may be worth trying

Email the admissions office to see if Wharton would still accept it?

How many times have you taken the test? Any school will 'take' an update on your score if you have been invited to interview.

I'm not sure that Wharton would look at a new score in advance of sending out interview invites. I'm not sure which test you took but Wharton leans on the GMAT IR/DI score as the best predictor of 'success' in their program.

If you have already taken the test 3-4 times and haven't seen improvement then it might not be worth your time.

But if you have only taken the test once and are below the CBS average, they may be scratching their heads wondering why you didn't have the self-awareness to retake.

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