CaliforniaKid Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I got a 51 in both sections, and I was under the impression that 51 is about the highest you can get. I've searched all over the internet, and people are getting 51/48s and still getting 790s, and the few people I found who got 51/51 got an 800. I actually struggled really early with the math (I think I had a couple of tough sample questions) but then smoothed out and ended it on a roll, and I absolutely killed the verbal - I'd be willing to bet that I missed at most 1 verbal question. Math I definitely missed at least 1-3, although they might have been sample questions. So anyway, what's the deal here? Why didn't I get an 800? I checked Columbia and Stanford's 2009 class profiles and both of them have a maximum score of 790... I checked Berkeley and Harvard and a bunch of others as well, but they only give middle 80% ranges so I can't tell whether or not they have any 800s. Can anyone provide some insight? I know I might come off as frivolous worrying about the difference between a 790 and an 800, but I got a 760 the first time I took the test and retook it SPECIFICALLY because I wanted to get an 800, and now I feel like I failed. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooldude929 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 May be, you wanna call MBA.com and check it. I'm wondering how you did Q51 and V51. Never heard of such numbers before. Would you mind to spare few mins to write debrief, which helps so many people out here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikSharma Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I think it could be a GMAC software bug, the system was never designed to handle a 51/51 split...haha!! Its a wicked score man, how'd you pull it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 MBA.com phone support was awful... it is all outsourced to India and I don't even know if they know what the test is on. After like 10 minutes on the phone the lady still thought I was trying to tell her that I was in the 51st percentile. Then, she said that scores can go up to 60, even though I KNOW from reading these forums and from talking to others that that isn't the case. There are several people in the other forum who are getting like Q51/V49 and getting 790s, but everybody that I've managed to find who got a 51/51 got an 800. I also checked out Columbia and Stanford's incoming class, and neither class had a single 800... I tried to look at a lot of other schools as well, but most only provide a middle 80% which isn't helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 I don't really have that much help to give... I had a PR private tutor for 3 weeks this summer (14 hours) and studied about 2 hours a day and got a 760 (50/47). I only ended up using about 10 out of the 14 hours with my tutor, since I went through the material so quickly. I was disappointed, because I knew I had screwed up early on in the math section and had kind of panicked, and I felt that if I took it again I could get an 800. I've been busy with a ton of other stuff lately, so I scheduled my test so that I could study over Cal's bye week. I studied for about 2 weeks ~1-2 hours a day and took it Thurs afternoon. I used the orange GMAT book, which was so/so, and the Kaplan 800 book which I think really, really helped me on the verbal section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooldude929 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Oops.. Send them an official complaint, in a formal mail and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Yeah, they haven't responded to my email yet. I'll do it as soon as I get my official report which should come Mon or Tues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinspain Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Keep in mind that the section scores are rounded to the nearest integer. Perhaps you scored 50.6 on each. 790 is a fantastic score, so I would not spend any more time wondering about it and simply bask in your achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrataul Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Agree a full 100 with Kevin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 It's very possible that I was very close to 50 on the math, but I am certain that I got the highest possible score on the verbal, whether it be a 51 or whatever. Has anyone gotten an 800? Do you know if there are special circumstances or anything? For example, I know if you get an 800, you aren't allowed to retake the test for 5 years, even if you want to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going4it Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 790 is a sick score! I congratulate you my man. From what I have heard, you are better off keeping your 790 than trying for the 800. When applying to top MBA schools, they are looking more for well-rounded individuals. You should focus on rounding out your profile instead of proving to yourself that you can get more than a 760. For example, Stanford has bragged about rejecting all 800 applicants in the past years as they tend to have an arrogant character. If you plan to get that 800, you better make sure that your personality, leadership, work experience, and UGPA score an 800 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijay vishnu Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Our great Gmat teacher in this forum, 800Bob has got perfect score(800) with Q51,V51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 How can I contact 800Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_mkumar Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 You can get his mail id from EAS Milan website...He is a tutor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitabhinav Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I think yes ...u have failed and u should give it again.. prob u will get 810 this time.. just kidding man..hehehe please tell us how did u manage that..:hmm::tup: best of luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 I posted a debrief in the post-test forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narinder82 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Chill out Man. Have beer and enjoy the life. 790 is as good as 800. It's outcome which matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narinder82 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Chill out Man. Have beer and enjoy the life. 790 is as good as 800. It's the outcome which matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdamn Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 51 on each implies you were in the 99th percentile.... I think for an even 800, you need to have all your Q's correct.. You yourself said that you think you answered some of them wrong!! Good Work!! Best of Luck for the apps. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdamn Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 In case you need to see the percentile breakdowns, check the sample report on mba dot com Sample Score Report Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcIndia Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I don't think there is any difference in 790 & 800 score as for as admission to top b school is concerned. However, if someone wants to check his ability on this standard test , then it is different issue. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okGMAT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Read this book: "Managers not MBAs", by Henry Mintzberg. Although I doubt he is the ultimate college admissions guru, he does know what he is talking about. He states that business schools will happily redirect you to a PhD program before admitting you into their MBA program if you've a less than desirable personality to go along with your high score. Besides, 790 is above 99%tile. Concerning yourself with 10 points is rather trivial. If you have any doubt in your mind say, "well maybe I missed one or two. 800 is perfect, and missing one or two is close, but is not perfect." Congrats on the exam. I can only dream of achieving such a wonderfully high score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvish2007 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I agree with Kevin on the previous page! Congratulations on your brilliant score. I think that now you should stop fretting about 800 and then go on and apply to all to all the top schools. All the very best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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