I’m still not quite understanding the GMAT format (sry, new to the process)... what is the point of IR and Essay if your score is only based on Verbal and Quant? I keep doing badly on IR and want to know if it’s even worth it to try to practice there

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Nobody cares about IR. Just get a 5 and you will be fine.

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It’s whatever.

The advise I have been given is you need a certain minimum score for those sections. Just so it doesn't look weird. But yes the main score is not inclusive of those two sections

What’s a minimum acceptable score for AWA/Essay? For top 20.

There is no defined minimum; it’s not a reported metric.

Wharton looks at the IR as they have determined that it is the best indicator of 'success' in their program.

In terms of the AWA, do your best. If you crap out on it or don't even try, it sends a message to admissions committee that if something doesn't 'count' then you aren't going to put forth your best effort.

Needless to say, this is NOT the type of student that top schools want in their programs.

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