{"id":2450,"date":"2026-07-30T11:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=2450"},"modified":"2026-07-30T16:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T16:59:34","slug":"whats-a-good-gmat-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/whats-a-good-gmat-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#039;s a Good GMAT Score?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice\u2014or, at least, a score that won\u2019t keep you out. Here\u2019s how to determine the score you\u2019ll need to be competitive at your target schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Excellent GMAT score: 685+ (96th percentile)<\/li><li>Good GMAT score: 655 (approximately 91st percentile)<\/li><li>Average GMAT score: 555 (for all test-takers)<\/li><li>Top-10 MBA programs average GMAT scores range from 645 to 695<\/li><li>GMAT scores are valid for 5 years from the test date<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How is the GMAT Scored? Understanding the New GMAT Score Range (205 to 805)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each section of the GMAT (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/gmat-test-quantitative-section\/\">Quant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/whats-tested-on-the-gmat-verbal-section\/\">Verbal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/gmat-test-integrated-reasoning\/\">Data Insights<\/a>) has its own score and the three section scores are combined into a Total score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-subtle-light-gray-background-color has-fixed-layout has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Test section<\/th><th>score range (low to high<\/th><th>increment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Total (Quant + Verbal + Data Insights)<\/td><td>205 to 805<\/td><td>10 points<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>60 to 90<\/td><td>1 point<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal<\/td><td>60 to 90<\/td><td>1 point<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Insights<\/td><td>60 to 90<\/td><td>1 point<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the new GMAT score range (205 to 805) is essential for modern applicants because it shifts away from the old classic test scale. Each subsection gets a unique score in 1-point increments whereas total scores increase in 10-point increments and always end in a 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business schools typically care the most about your Total score, but they may care about some of your sub-scores (depending on the school); here are the score ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-col-ffffff-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/what-is-the-gmat-focus-edition\/\" style=\"background-color:#9e1539\">Coming Soon: GMAT Superscoring<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is an Average GMAT Score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmac.com\/\">GMAC<\/a>, the average GMAT score for all test-takers is approximately 555<strong> <\/strong>(on a scale of 205 to 805, which is the max score). However, for candidates targeting top-10 MBA programs, a competitive average score ranges from 645 to 695.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What are the Average GMAT Scores for Top-10 and Top-20 MBA Programs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Average GMAT scores are almost the same for top-10 business schools and top-20 business schools, as you can see in the table. Overall, top-10 and top-20 programs are highly competitive, so the GMAT score averages at these schools are high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-subtle-light-gray-background-color has-fixed-layout has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Program Tier<\/th><th>Total score<\/th><th>quant<\/th><th>verbal<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Top-10 programs<\/td><td>645 to 695<\/td><td>79+<\/td><td>83+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top-20 programs<\/td><td>615 to 695<\/td><td>77+<\/td><td>81+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are coming from certain overrepresented demographics (for example, bankers, management consultants, and engineers), a top-ranked school may want to see an 85+ from you on the Quant section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is a Good GMAT Score for MBA Programs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By any measure, a Total score of 685 is an excellent GMAT score and a score of 655 is a very good GMAT score. (If you\u2019re used to the old-GMAT scoring scales, a 685 is the equivalent of about a 730 on the old scale and a 655 is the equivalent of about a 700 on the old scale.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are simply wondering what is a decent GMAT score to keep your application competitive without necessarily breaking the top 95th percentile, a score in the &#8220;Good&#8221; range of 625 to 665 is a highly respectable target for many great programs. Ultimately, it really depends on where you want to apply. Your GMAT score is competitive if it is at or above a particular school\u2019s average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most schools publish both average scores and the full range or \u201cmiddle-80%\u201d range (the range of scores that most of their admitted students fell into, omitting outliers at the very top and bottom of the range).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your GMAT is just one component in your overall application. If you have other attributes that really stand out, then your overall application may be competitive even if your GMAT score is not at or above the school\u2019s average. (After all, by definition, a lot of people are admitted to a school with scores that are below average for that school.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>GMAT Score Ranges: Average, Good, and Excellent Scores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering, what is the best GMAT score for your MBA application? Well, the best GMAT score is the one that aligns closely with the past score records of your desired graduate programs. Below is a good overview of how to break down the different ranges of GMAT scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>tier<\/th><th>total score<\/th><th>quant<\/th><th>verbal<\/th><th>data insights<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Excellent<\/td><td>675+<\/td><td>82+<\/td><td>86+<\/td><td>81+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good<\/td><td>625\u2013665<\/td><td>79\u201381<\/td><td>83\u201385<\/td><td>78\u201380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average<\/td><td>535\u2013615<\/td><td>75\u201378<\/td><td>80\u201382<\/td><td>74\u201377<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Below Average<\/td><td>Below 525<\/td><td>74 or lower<\/td><td>79 or lower<\/td><td>73 or lower<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Quickly Improve Your GMAT Score from 645 to 685?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you understand how to improve your GMAT score fast, start by considering these two groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Those who know all of the underlying content and strategies but are hitting a wall on score<\/li><li>Those who still have some work to do to master all of the content and strategies.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In either case, the two best opportunities to improve your score <em>quickly<\/em> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Addressing careless mistakes<\/li><li>Tightening up your time management strategies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These two areas are critical for anybody to master, but especially so when trying to jump from 645 (86th percentile\u2014great) to 685 (96th percentile\u2014outstanding!). If you know all the \u201cstuff\u201d but are hitting a wall on execution, you might be able to make the jump in 3 to 4 weeks, studying about 10-12 hours a week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have some systemic knowledge \/ content gaps, you will likely need more time to get from 645 to 685. In this case, still start by addressing careless mistakes and time management to see how far those areas will lift your score. Then, take stock of your strengths and weaknesses to see which content areas you still need to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you realize you made a careless mistake, do these three things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>step<\/th><th>figure out<\/th><th>example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><em>What<\/em> was the mistake?<\/td><td>I was supposed to add 3 to each side but instead I subtracted 3.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><em>Why<\/em> did I make it?<\/td><td>I was rushing. I saw \u201c\u20133\u201d in the equation and just forgot to flip it around in my head to +3. Also, I\u2019ve made this mistake before.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>What <em>new habit(s)<\/em> can I build for the future?<\/td><td><strong>First<\/strong>, I\u2019m going to train myself to write down +3 instead of just doing it in my head.<br><br><strong>Second<\/strong>, I was behind on time, which probably contributed. So I need to figure out how to make my time management better overall so I\u2019m not rushing and causing careless mistakes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people already do step 1 (<em>What<\/em> was the mistake), but not many people do step 2 (<em>Why<\/em>?) correctly, and very few people do step 3 (build new habit) at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For step 2 (<em>Why<\/em> did I make the mistake?), it\u2019s not enough to say, \u201c I was rushing\u201d or \u201cI was mentally fatigued.\u201d Really dig in and figure out the exact mechanics of the mistake. You\u2019re likely to discover that there were multiple other things leading to that ultimate error. Plus, if you dig all the way in, you\u2019ll start to notice patterns over time that will help you with step 3: What <em>new habits<\/em> can I build to avoid making this mistakes in future?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not going to get better at quadratic equations or critical reasoning problems without practice. In the same way, you\u2019re not going to minimize careless mistakes without building new habits. Everything you study is really about building new, better habits than the habits you currently have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second big opportunity for quick score gains is really mastering your time management, both on individual problems and in each section as a whole. You\u2019re almost certainly spending too long on certain harder problems and costing yourself points on easier ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the GMAT, missing <em>easier<\/em> problems is the real score-killer. Someone who already has the skill to score 685 can easily drop 20 to 50 points just based on bad timing decisions alone. This is so central to your ability to get a great score that we\u2019ve written an entire article about it: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/time-management\/\">Everything You Need To Know About GMAT Time Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What GMAT Percentiles are Good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A GMAT percentile indicates the percentage of test-takers you scored higher than. The short answer to which GMAT percentiles are good: <strong>GMAT Percentiles don\u2019t matter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A percentile is a ranking measure. For example, if your score is in the 90th percentile, then you scored better than 90% of the people taking that test within a certain timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentiles change from year to year, though, depending on the pool of people taking the exam. Scores, on the other hand, don\u2019t change\u2014the skill level needed to earn a certain score is always that same skill level. As a result, most schools don\u2019t scrutinize percentiles; they generally focus on scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Calculate Your Target GMAT Score Based on Business School Class Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a school like Stanford, which has an average GMAT score of about 685 on the new GMAT, your GMAT score is competitive if it is 685 or higher. A score at or above the school\u2019s average is a positive attribute for your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Stanford\u2019s full range is about 585 to 785. Since the average is 685, most admitted students probably fell into about the 645 to 725 range (+\/\u2013 40 points from the average)\u2014so you are probably still in an acceptable position if your score is 645 or higher. A score from 645 to 675 isn\u2019t necessarily a positive, but it won\u2019t keep you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about that person who got into Stanford at the bottom end of the range, around 585? That person likely had something else pretty extraordinary on their application, and Stanford determined that the 585 was good enough in that person\u2019s case. If this applies to you, then you may be able to get away with a goal score at the lower end of a school\u2019s range. (This is pretty rare, though.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the websites of the schools you\u2019re interested in and note down their reported score averages (and ranges, if available), as well as their average GPAs. If a school is still reporting its averages on the old GMAT scale, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-exam\/scores\/understanding-your-score\">official mba.com Score Concordance Table<\/a> (at the bottom of that page) to convert to the new scoring scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your GPA is higher than a school\u2019s average, you may be able to get away with a GMAT score that\u2019s a bit lower than that school\u2019s average. If your GPA is lower, then you may want to aim for a slightly higher GMAT score to offset the GPA statistic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, it\u2019s perfectly fine to apply to some reach schools, aka schools for which your statistics aren\u2019t highly competitive. It\u2019s common for people to apply to three categories of schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Safety (1\u20132 schools):<\/strong> My stats are more than good enough for this program <em>and<\/em> the school admits a significant percentage of applicants; I will probably be admitted.<\/li><li><strong>Regular (2\u20134 schools)<\/strong>: My stats are competitive for this program; I have a good chance to be admitted.<\/li><li><strong>Reach (1\u20132 schools)<\/strong>: My stats are within range for this school, though on the lower end, or the school admits only a tiny percentage of applicants. But I\u2019m going to try and we\u2019ll see what happens<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if Stanford is on your list, alongside Anderson (UCLA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anderson.ucla.edu\/degrees\/full-time-mba\/admissions\/class-profile\">615 median GMAT<\/a>) and similar schools, then you might want to set your goal score at 645 (the lower end of Stanford\u2019s \u201cprobably good enough\u201d range) and consider Stanford your reach school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the collective data to set your goal score\u2014and then get started on your studies. (Take full advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\">free study resources<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Long are GMAT Scores Valid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GMAT scores are valid for 5 years from the date of that test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Long Does it Take to Get GMAT Scores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see your unofficial scores on the test screen as soon as you finish your exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GMAC, the organization that makes the GMAT, says that your official scores are typically available within 7 business days of your test date but they could take up to 20 business days. In our experience, your scores are usually available in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/\">mba.com<\/a> account within about 2 to 5 business days of the exam date. (Though it can take longer, so don\u2019t panic if your scores do take longer.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Can I Cancel My GMAT Score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can no longer cancel your GMAT scores\u2014but that\u2019s okay. They now allow you to send only the test scores that you want to send; you don\u2019t have to send your whole testing record. So, if you\u2019ve taken the exam twice, you can send just the scores from your first test or just the scores from your second test, your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Can Schools See Canceled GMAT Scores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools will only be able to see the scores that you shared with them. For example, if you\u2019ve taken the exam twice, you can send just the scores from your first test or just the scores from your second test, your choice. (You can no longer actually cancel your scores\u2014since you can just choose which set of scores to share.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Will Schools Know about GMAT Accommodations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools will never know that you received accommodations when taking the GMAT. You may later want to apply for accommodations at the school, but you don\u2019t need to do that until after you are admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Do I Find My GMAT Score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find your official GMAT scores in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/\">mba.com<\/a> account\u2014just log in to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Does the GMAT Still Help for Test-Optional Schools?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, submitting GMAT scores to test-optional schools can give your application an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Manhattan Prep \/ Kaplan\u2019s annual survey of more than 100 business schools, nearly 80% of test-optional schools said that a competitive GMAT score would still help a candidate\u2019s application, even though the test isn\u2019t required at that school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you get the best of both worlds with test-optional schools. See how you do on the exam, and then choose which schools will get your results. If your scores are competitive for certain programs, send your scores to those schools. And (if the school is test-optional) just don\u2019t send your scores to programs where they\u2019re not competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also significant possible benefits beyond the admissions decision itself. Many schools will consider GMAT scores when offering scholarships, fellowships, grants, or other financial incentives to attend that school, helping to lower your cost\/debt to attend graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Does GPA Matter if My GMAT is Low?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, your GPA matters, especially if your GMAT score falls below your target school&#8217;s average. MBA admissions committees use a holistic review process and your GMAT score is just one component of your overall application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What&#8217;s the Best Way to Prepare for the GMAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people study for the GMAT for 2 to 6 months. If you are looking for an especially high score (655+) or an especially high score increase (150+ points), plan to spend at least 4 months getting ready for the GMAT.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-tutoring\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, take advantage of free material to build up your fundamentals. Manhattan Prep\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/foundations-of-gmat-math\">Foundations of GMAT Math<\/a> live workshop and syllabus are completely free. You can also get free Kindle versions of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GMAT-Foundations-Math-Practice-Manhattan-ebook\/dp\/B07P5HFN7H?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mprep-gmat-kindle-product-page-20&amp;linkId=c8b2ff831b4bdc7e10d5c0fadbc1044d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Foundations of Math<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GMAT-Foundations-Verbal-Practice-Manhattan-ebook\/dp\/B07P5GCNSG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mprep-gmat-kindle-product-page-20&amp;linkId=ba8168c01be62f6abe854241f059aa5c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Foundations of Verbal<\/a> ebooks.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-tutoring\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a few weeks to work through whatever foundational material you need, then take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\">free official practice test<\/a> to learn your starting scoring level (our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\">Free Starter Kit<\/a> will get you ready to take that test, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/gmat-focus-time-management\/\">time management strategies<\/a>, and tell you where to access the free official practice test).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-tutoring\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At that point, you\u2019ll know the gap between your starting level and your desired goal score, and you can make your prep plans accordingly: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-prep-self-paced\">study on your own<\/a> or with a friend, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-courses\">take a course<\/a>, or work with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-tutoring\">private tutor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan\u2019s GMAT practice test has been consistently ranked by third-parties as the Best GMAT Practice Test.* But don\u2019t just take our word for it, hear what education experts have to say about what makes Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan\u2019s practice test stand out from the competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testprepinsight.com\/best\/best-gmat-practice-tests\/\">Test Prep Insight<\/a> rates Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan as being \u201cEditor&#8217;s Choice for Best GMAT Practice Test.\u201d \u201cManhattan Prep\u2019s GMAT practice tests are ideal for those looking for realistic practice exams.\u201d*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> *Editor\u2019s Choice for Best GMAT Practice Test: <a href=\"https:\/\/testprepinsight.com\/best\/best-gmat-practice-tests\/\">https:\/\/testprepinsight.com\/best\/best-gmat-practice-tests\/<\/a>. Test Prep Insight is a review and analytics site that is a Kaplan affiliate but uses an independent review process to evaluate exam prep products.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div id=\"text-76\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"70f62512b89832cc8e7fcd96b9d03245c2794cf0b7170fa257f26acec72436d9\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-77\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"71160db829b51adcc3539815988485f372b020407413c2957efe50cfe72ea639\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/gmat-instructors\">Stacey Koprince<\/a>. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep\u2019s content and curriculum department.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice\u2014or, at least, a score that won\u2019t keep you out. Here\u2019s how to determine the score you\u2019ll need to be competitive at your target schools. 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