Hi. I recently scored 565 on GMAT Focus with 81 as quant score. As this score is below most averages for MBA in Canada (rotman, ivey, smith), should I submit this score in my application or get a GMAT waiver through my CFA? Please suggest.

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Can you retake it?

Well it’s too low to submit it, I wouldn’t submit anything under 650.

If you have the option for a waiver through your CFA, that might be the better route since your score is below the averages. But if the schools value the GMAT more, it could be worth retaking to get a more competitive score. Maybe reach out to admissions to see how they weigh the CFA vs. GMAT.

I would use the waiver then. Ask if it's going to have serious penalties, but honestly I think it's gonna be a better choice than sending in a bad score.

there’s no scenario where 565 will help your application. best to get gmat waived with cfa to avoid gmat score actually hurting your chances. gl

Get waiver or try taking GRE

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