Is 650 a good GMAT score?

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    Nidhi Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    3 days ago

    Although it puts you above the average test-taker, a GMAT score of 650 is regarded as good and might not be competitive for the best business schools. In general, a score of 650 falls within the 75th percentile, indicating that you outperformed roughly 75% of test participants. A 650 can make you a strong contender for admission to many mid-tier business schools, particularly if your employment history, extracurricular activities, and academic record are all noteworthy. However, since highly competitive programs at prestigious business schools like Harvard, Stanford, or Wharton usually require scores in the 700s and more, a score of 65

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    Aprant Agarwal | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    650 - 690 is a good score, however, if you score above 700 then it is great and it also enhances your chances of securing admission to a top B-school. However, a good GMAT score is not the only criterion for securing admission to a top MBA college. Students need to build a holistic profile that should have a decent balance of work experience, academic excellence, extracurricular activities, etc. Nonetheless, a good GMAT score will definitely help you in improving your candidature. Make sure to cover every aspect of the GMAT syllabus with the correct resources.

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