How important is the Graduate Management Admissions Test? Particularly, how important is the quantitative section of the GMAT?
The GMAT is important. And we consider both the verbal and the quantitative section important. In a perfect world, there will be a balance between the verbal and the quantitative scores. Looking at the student’s academic record, together with the GMAT, helps us get a sense of the potential to handle the academic rigors of the program. If a person’s GMAT isn’t as strong, we’ll look to see if there’s enough strength in the academic record, and vice versa. But, again, the GMAT is one factor among many. Q: What was the lowest GMAT score that you admitted in last year’s class? A: Last year I believe it was 500. Q: Without divulging personal information about the candidate, can you tell me some of the things that stood out about the person that compensated for the below-average score? A: In the case of the person that I’m thinking of, they interviewed, they stayed in close contact with us, they really demonstrated their interest, and were able to demonstrate a lot of success in their employm
