{"id":16284,"date":"2025-09-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=16284"},"modified":"2026-01-23T20:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:29:40","slug":"what-is-a-good-gmat-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a good GMAT score? Find yours in 5 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">12<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to apply to a top business school, achieving a good GMAT score is crucial. This article provides a straightforward five-step guide to help you figure out and achieve your best GMAT score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understanding GMAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT, administered by GMAC, is a pivotal computer-adaptive test for MBA admissions. It evaluates analytical, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills, playing a crucial role in business school applications, assessing readiness for advanced studies in business and management. Starting February 1, 2024, the GMAT has been upgraded to the new edition, although scores from the previous version (GMAT 10th Edition) will remain valid for 5 years from the date of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><strong>So what exactly is considered a good score? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, a good GMAT 10th Edition (GCE) score falls within the range of 700 (87<sup>th<\/sup> Percentile) to 740 (97<sup>th<\/sup> Percentile) which translates to 645 (87<sup>th<\/sup> Percentile)- 695 (97<sup>th<\/sup> Percentile) on the new GMAT Focus Edition (GFE), while a score of GCE 740\/GFE 695 or higher is deemed excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Read this article to understand <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-focus-edition-score-chart-and-percentiles\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT scoring system.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deciphering GMAT Average Scores : Regional Insights for Business School Admission<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/average-gmat-scores-us-europe-business-schools-america\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United States<\/a>&nbsp;: <\/strong>GCE 713 \/ GFE 665,  Range: GCE 670 \/ GFE 615 to GCE 737 \/ GFE 685<\/li><li><strong>Europe<\/strong> : GCE 679 \/ GFE 635,  Range: GCE 642 \/ GFE 595 to GCE 714 \/ GFE 665<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/top-business-schools-for-mba-in-canada\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Canada<\/strong>:<\/a> GCE 520 \/ GFE 495 to GCE 780 \/ GFE 755<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-in-australia-top-b-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;: GCE 600 \/ GFE 545 to GCE 695 \/ GFE 635<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-fa6ddd6f-c9d4-4f05-afb6-97a14094bcf0\">\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Note on GMAT Focus Edition (GFE) Data:<\/strong> This blog provides translated information on GFE average scores, accepted scores at top business schools, and subsectional scores from GMAT 10th Edition (GCE) data. As of now, specific GFE data is not available. Our translations aim to give insights into expected scores since GCE is phased out and GFE has become the primary GMAT format.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good GMAT score varies from person to person and depends on the target business schools. Therefore, what we need to understand first is <strong>that \u2018good\u2019 is a relative term.<\/strong> One score might be good for one business school but might not be suitable for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, evaluating the average GMAT score of admitted students at your prospective business school serves as an initial benchmark. However, this is only the beginning of the process. In the wake of the GMAT focus edition, designed to emphasize specific skills, this article guides you through the steps to identify the optimal GMAT score for your individual circumstances in just five steps. We also delve into the factors that should be considered to comprehend &#8211; What truly is a good GMAT score?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we help you decide the best GMAT score for you and how to derive one in just 5 steps. We also discuss the factors that you need to consider to know &#8211; What is a good GMAT score?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-dfe4b12e-5e96-49eb-89c8-e486d0eb5283\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"> Here\u2019s the outline of the article: <\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-toggle\">\n                        <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle\">\n                        &nbsp;[<a class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle-link\" href=\"#\">hide<\/a>]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#0-what-is-a-good-gmat-score\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is a good GMAT score?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#1-total-gmat-score-percentile-ranking-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Total GMAT score &#8211; percentile ranking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#2-gmat-sectional-score-and-percentile-chart\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT: Sectional Score and Percentile Chart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#3-average-gmat-score-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GMAT score<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#4-factors-to-consider-to-determine-a-good-gmat-score\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Factors to Consider to determine a Good GMAT score<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#5-turn-these-factors-into-your-plan-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turn these factors into YOUR plan<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#7-score-required-for-top-business-schools\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Score required for Top Business Schools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#8-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-the-united-states-of-america\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in the United States of America:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#9-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-europe\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in Europe:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#10-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-australia\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in Australia:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#11-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-canada\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in Canada:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#13-score-required-for-mba-scholarships\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Score required for MBA Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#14-estimated-roi-on-the-gmat-score\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Estimated ROI on the GMAT score<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#15-what-is-a-good-gmat-score-a-5-step-guideline\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is a Good GMAT Score? A 5-Step Guideline<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#16-1-self-assessment\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. Self-Assessment:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#17-2-identify-your-target-business-schools\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. Identify your target Business Schools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#18-3-research-your-target-business-schools\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. Research your target business schools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#19-4-refine-the-list-of-target-business-schools\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. Refine the list of target business schools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-good-gmat-score\/#20-5-arrive-at-a-good-gmat-score-for-you\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Arrive at a good GMAT score for you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>A high GMAT score can set you apart from the competition and help you get an admit at your dream business school. Start your GMAT Preparation with the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">most reviewed online GMAT prep company<\/a>. 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By scoring high on the GMAT, you are assuring the admission committees that you have the <strong>potential to not only \u2018get in\u2019 but also \u2018get through\u2019 the rigorous MBA program.<\/strong> &nbsp;It\u2019s one of the reasons why the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-application-process-gmat-score-evaluation-factors-importance\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT has the highest weightage<\/a> in your MBA application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is a good GMAT score?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GMAT 10th Edition<\/strong> (<strong>GCE) Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New GMAT (GFE)  Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average GMAT Score<\/strong><\/td><td>550+<\/td><td>525+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Good GMAT score<\/strong><\/td><td>700+<\/td><td>645+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Excellent GMAT score<\/strong><\/td><td>740+<\/td><td>695+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT 10th Edition (GCE) score ranges from 200 to 800, and each section (Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Assessment) contributes to the overall score. Understanding the percentile ranking associated with your score is crucial, as it indicates how well you performed compared to other test-takers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-focus-edition-score-chart-and-percentiles\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">, The GMAT Focus Edition (GFE) score ranges from 205 to 805<\/a>. And each section (Verbal, Quantitative and Data Insights) contributes to the overall score).&nbsp;According to GMAC, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-focus-edition-syllabus\/#22-how-to-study-for-gmat-focus-edition\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT Focus edition aims to assess<\/a> better \u201chigher-order critical reasoning and data literacy\u201d skills crucial for tomorrow\u2019s business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A noteworthy GMAT performance acts as a reliable predictor of your success in the initial year of business school. As of the latest data from 2023, two-thirds of GMAT test takers receive a Total Score between GCE 400\/GFE 415 and GCE 600\/GFE 555.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply to a business school, you are competing against your peer. Thus a high score will set you apart. As pointed out by Ariba, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-insead\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an INSEAD MBA student<\/a>, \u201cOne of the things that you start realizing is a lot of business schools have an international quota. So, if you have a lot of applicants from say India with an amazing application, then one way to filter out is the GMAT.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, to understand how high you should score on the GMAT, you also need to understand the GMAT percentile ranking, which will let you know how you did on the exam as compared to other test-takers. For example,<strong> an 88% percentile ranking means that you got a higher or equal total score than 88% of your peers and a lower overall score than 11% of other GMAT test-takers. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can save upto 60+ hours of GMAT preparation by creating a structured GMAT study plan? Take a look at this video and learn how to create an effective GMAT study plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ftgtAl_3C0?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer rel=0; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-total-gmat-score-percentile-ranking-\">Total GMAT score &#8211; percentile ranking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s examine the percentile ranking breakdown for the overall scores including individual percentiles for each subsection for students preparing for the GCE &amp; GFE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"765\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"GMAT Concordance Table\" class=\"wp-image-49994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4.png 765w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-618x675.png 618w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-260x284.png 260w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-400x437.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GMAT Sections:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>GCE Sections<\/td><td>GFE Sections<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quantitative<\/strong> \u2013 Score range 6 &#8211; 51<\/td><td><strong>Quantitative \u2013 <\/strong>Score range 60 &#8211; 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verbal<\/strong> \u2013 Score range 6 &#8211; 51<\/td><td><strong>Verbal \u2013 <\/strong>Score range 60 &#8211; 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrated Reasoning<\/strong>&#8211; Score range 1 &#8211; 8<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-data-insights\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Insights:<\/a><\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Score range 60 &#8211; 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analytical Writing Assessment-<\/strong> Score range 0 &#8211; 6<\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us now look at the percentile rankings for the scores in each of the four sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-gmat-sectional-score-and-percentile-chart\">GMAT: Sectional Score and Percentile Chart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>GMAT Classic Edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Verbal Reasoning (GCE)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentile Ranking(%) (GCE)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantitative reasoning<\/strong> (GCE)<\/td><td><strong>Percentile ranking(%)<\/strong>(GCE)<\/td><td><strong>Integrated Reasoning<\/strong> (GCE)<\/td><td><strong>Percentile ranking(%)<\/strong>(GCE)<\/td><td><strong>AWA<\/strong> (GCE)<\/td><td><strong>Percentile ranking(%)<\/strong>(GCE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>51<\/td><td>99%<\/td><td><strong>51<\/strong><\/td><td>97%<\/td><td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td>90%<\/td><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td>87%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>46<\/td><td>99%<\/td><td><strong>46<\/strong><\/td><td>53%<\/td><td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td><td>79%<\/td><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td>56%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40<\/td><td>90%<\/td><td><strong>41<\/strong><\/td><td>34%<\/td><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td>64%<\/td><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>74%<\/td><td><strong>36<\/strong><\/td><td>22%<\/td><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td>47%<\/td><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td>4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>56%<\/td><td><strong>31<\/strong><\/td><td>14%<\/td><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td>31%<\/td><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td>1%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>37%<\/td><td><strong>26<\/strong><\/td><td>8%<\/td><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td>17%<\/td><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td>1%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>21%<\/td><td><strong>21<\/strong><\/td><td>5%<\/td><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td>8%<\/td><td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>9%<\/td><td><strong>16<\/strong><\/td><td>3%<\/td><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>2%<\/td><td><strong>10<\/strong><\/td><td>1%<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>GMAT Focus Edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Verbal Reasoning (GFE)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentile Ranking(%) (GFE)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantitative reasoning<\/strong> (GFE)<\/td><td><strong>Percentile ranking(%)<\/strong>(GFE)<\/td><td><strong>Data Interpretation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentile Ranking (%) (GFE_<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>90<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>89<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>89<\/td><td>97<\/td><td>89<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>88<\/td><td>99<\/td><td>88<\/td><td>95<\/td><td>88<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>87<\/td><td>99<\/td><td>87<\/td><td>94<\/td><td>87<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>86<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>86<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>86<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>85<\/td><td>96<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>89<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>84<\/td><td>91<\/td><td>84<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>84<\/td><td>98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83<\/td><td>86<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>96<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>94<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>81<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Only the scores of the Quantitative and Verbal sections are considered for the total GMAT(GCE) score, which ranges between 200 and 800. 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According to the GMAC, over 100,000 unique students took the GMAT test in 2022. If we include the repeat attempts, this number translates to a total of approximately 150,000 test attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of these, only 13% of the students score GCE 700\/GFE 645 or more, only 1% score GCE 760\/GFE 715 or more, and 87% usually fail to get what is considered a good GMAT (GCE) score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to GMAC, here is the average GMAT score based on test-takers between the period of January 2019 to December 2022:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>GMAT Section<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average GCE Score<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average GFE Score <\/strong><strong>(approx.)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative score<\/td><td>41.3<\/td><td>77.71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal score<\/td><td>27.51<\/td><td>78.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrated Reasoning score<\/td><td>4.65<\/td><td>NA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical Writing Assessment score<\/td><td>4.43<\/td><td>NA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Insights<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>74.41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Score<\/td><td>574.51<\/td><td>546.01<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, <strong>a good GMAT score depends on the business school you are targeting and what you are aiming for.<\/strong> Even a score of GCE 600\/GFE 555 would be considered low at some schools. Business schools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wharton-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wharton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/stanford-gsb-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/kellogg-mba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kellogg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/uc-berkeley-haas-mba-facts-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UC-Berkeley<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Columbia<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mit-sloan-mba-class-profile-employment-reports\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MIT Sloan<\/a> have average scores GCE 725\/GFE 675 on the GMAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Please read this article to know &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/which-business-schools-will-accept-the-gmat-focus-edition\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which business schools will accept the New GMAT Focus Edition? <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us now look at <strong>the factors that you need to take into consideration to identify a good GMAT score for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-factors-to-consider-to-determine-a-good-gmat-score\">Factors to Consider to determine a Good GMAT score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four factors you need to take into consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Average Score of the last incoming class<\/li><li>Profile of last year&#8217;s class<\/li><li>Score required for Scholarship<\/li><li>Estimated ROI on the GMAT score<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-7bcfa791-0138-44dc-b3a7-2d331a98079c\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"5-turn-these-factors-into-your-plan-\"><strong>Turn these factors into YOUR plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\">You&#8217;ve seen what goes into a good GMAT score \u2014 now calculate yours. 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At this point, you should target a score that is 20+ points higher than this score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Wharton\u2019s average GMAT score for the 2026 MBA class is 732, which is equivalent to 675 on the focus edition. Therefore, you should target at least 695+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"7-score-required-for-top-business-schools\">Score required for Top Business Schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ariba, an MBA student at INSEAD MBA, points out that you do need a decent score on the GMAT to get an admit.&nbsp; You should aim for a <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-approach-insead-mba-application-tips\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">655+ on the GMAT focus edition or even above<\/a> to get into top business schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another MBA student who got an admit from <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/harvard-business-school-class-profile-employment-reports-and-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard Business school<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/stanford-gsb-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford GSB<\/a> states that \u201cYour GMAT and GPA will give you a chance to get to the interview.\u201d He scored 710 on the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the&nbsp;top MBA programs look for a score of<strong> GCE 725+\/GFE 675+,<\/strong>&nbsp;whereas for the next set of business schools,&nbsp;the average scores of incoming students are usually in the<strong> GCE 650\/GFE 595 -GCE 720\/GFE 665 range.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the table that represents the average score for some of the top &nbsp;business schools in the US, India, Canada, and Australia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"8-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-the-united-states-of-america\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in the United States of America:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Business School Name:<\/td><td>GMAT Score (Class of 2026)<\/td><td><strong>GFE Score Translation (Class of 2026)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wharton-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Wharton School<\/a><\/td><td>732<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/harvard-business-school-class-profile-employment-reports-and-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard Business School<\/a><\/td><td>740<\/td><td>685<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/stanford-gsb-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford Graduate School of Business<\/a><\/td><td>738<\/td><td>685<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/chicago-booth-mba-facts-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booth School of Business<\/a><\/td><td>729<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/kellogg-mba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kellogg School of Management<\/a><\/td><td>733<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mit-sloan-mba-class-profile-employment-reports\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MIT Sloan School of Management<\/a><\/td><td>730<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/dartmouth-tuck-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dartmouth Tuck<\/a><\/td><td>727<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/columbia-business-school-mba-facts-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Business School<\/a><\/td><td>732<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/uc-berkeley-haas-mba-facts-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UC Berkeley (Haas)<\/a><\/td><td>730<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/yale-school-of-management-yale-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yale School of Management<\/a><\/td><td>730<\/td><td>675<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"9-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-europe\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in Europe:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Business School Name:<\/td><td>GMAT Score (latest incoming class)<\/td><td><strong>GFE Score (latest incoming class)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/insead-mba-class-profile-employment-salaries\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INSEAD<\/a><\/td><td>708<\/td><td>655<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/london-business-school-lbs-mba-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London Business School<\/a><\/td><td>708<\/td><td>655<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/cambridge-judge-business-school-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cambridge (Judge)<\/a><\/td><td>697<\/td><td>645<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/hec-paris-mba-class-profile-employment-report-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HEC Paris<\/a><\/td><td>690<\/td><td>635<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IESE Business School<\/td><td>681<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/oxford-said-business-school-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oxford (Sa\u00efd)<\/a><\/td><td>680<\/td><td>635<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/imd-business-school-imd-mba-program-class-profile-employment-reports-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMD<\/a><\/td><td>680<\/td><td>625<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IE Business School<\/td><td>650-770<\/td><td>595-735<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mannheim<\/td><td>600+<\/td><td>555+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SDA Bocconi<\/td><td>665<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"10-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-australia\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in Australia:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Business School Name:<\/td><td>GMAT Score (latest incoming class)<\/td><td><strong>GFE (latest incoming class)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melbourne Business School (2019)<\/td><td>695<\/td><td>645<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) 2020<\/td><td>670<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monash Business School<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Queensland Business School<\/td><td>600<\/td><td>555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MGSM Macquarie<\/td><td>680<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Sydney<\/td><td>600+<\/td><td>555+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"11-average-gmat-score-for-top-business-schools-in-canada\">Average GMAT score for top business schools in Canada:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Business School Name:<\/td><td>GMAT Score<\/td><td><strong>GFE Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Toronto &#8211; Rotman School of Management<\/td><td>678<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>McGill University &#8211; Desautels Faculty of Management<\/td><td>675<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>York University &#8211; Schulich School of Business<\/td><td>660<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Western University &#8211; Ivey Business School<\/td><td>660<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HEC Montreal<\/td><td>630+<\/td><td>585<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Queen&#8217;s Smith School of Business<\/td><td>654<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alberta School of Business<\/td><td>550+<\/td><td>515+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UBC Sauder School of Business<\/td><td>650+<\/td><td>595+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concordia University &#8211; John Molson School of Business<\/td><td>580 +<\/td><td>545+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sobey School of Business<\/td><td>590<\/td><td>555<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>A high GMAT score can set you apart from the competition and help you get an admit at your dream business school. 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However, <strong>the chances of your admission will depend on the level of competition in your candidate pool.<\/strong> At the end of the day, Wharton, like any other business school, is trying to build a diverse class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you are a software engineer from China, your candidate pool is highly competitive. A good GMAT score for you would be at least 30-40 points higher than the average score of Wharton i.e. GCE 760+\/GFE 715+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you are an investment banker from Mexico, yours is a low-competition candidate pool. You could get an admit from Wharton with a 720 on the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Anuj, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-770-success-story-anuj-cracked-gmat-with-a-60-hours-work-week\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an Indian engineer with 6-year work experience<\/a> in Petroleum and Energy industry, received an admit from Duke with a 770 on the GMAT. On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-710-wharton-first-time-test-takers-story\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guillermo received an admit from Wharton with a 710 <\/a>score and a 5-year work experience in Finance.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The crux of this whole analysis is that the best GMAT score is the one that will distinguish you in your candidate pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"13-score-required-for-mba-scholarships\">Score required for MBA Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Jon Fuller, a former admissions director at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business states that \u201cSomeone with a GCE 770\/GFE 735 GMAT is much more likely to get a financial award than someone with a GCE 670\/GFE 615.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study shows, if you score 20 points higher than the median GMAT score of your desired business school, you have high chances of getting a good scholarship amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, a general thumb rule is targeting a score higher than the Business\u2019s incoming class score. For example, if you are targeting the top 10 B-schools, GFE 685+ will make your application more lucrative. If you are targeting the top 25 B-schools, then a score of GFE 665 can do the trick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Read this article to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-scholarships\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to get a scholarship for an MBA in 2023?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"14-estimated-roi-on-the-gmat-score\">Estimated ROI on the GMAT score<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/a-gmat-score-of-730-yields-incremental-500k-in-roi\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">that the incremental ROI of a GFE 675+ GMAT Score over GFE 645 is $500K+,<\/a> the highest it has ever been. A  675+ on the GMAT or higher helps in getting into top business schools, and the career outcome at these business schools is far higher than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, as stated earlier, a high score is likely to attract the right amount of scholarships, which will, in turn, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-much-does-mba-cost-tips-reduce-mba-cost\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce your MBA cost<\/a> and have a positive impact on the ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, <strong>look into your targeted business school\u2019s average score and class profile<\/strong>. This will give you an idea about what should your targeted score be. Also, <strong>if you are planning to apply for scholarships, then you might have to rethink your targeted GMAT score.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"15-what-is-a-good-gmat-score-a-5-step-guideline\">What is a Good GMAT Score? A 5-Step Guideline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Self Assessment<\/li><li>Identify your target Business Schools<\/li><li>Research your target business schools<\/li><li>Refine the list of target business schools<\/li><li>Arrive at a good GMAT score for you<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1202\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/What-is-a-good-GMAT-score-for-you.png\" alt=\"5 step process of identifying a good GMAT score\" class=\"wp-image-16299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/What-is-a-good-GMAT-score-for-you.png 1202w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/What-is-a-good-GMAT-score-for-you-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/What-is-a-good-GMAT-score-for-you-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/What-is-a-good-GMAT-score-for-you-1024x770.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/What-is-a-good-GMAT-score-for-you-1080x812.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Take a free <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">GMAT Focus mock<\/a> to understand your baseline score and start your GMAT prep with our <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">free trial<\/a>. 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Self-Assessment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach your target business school, you must first know your starting point. There are two aspects to assessing yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Identifying your current score. The best way to achieve this is to take a diagnostic test. <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Verbal Diagnostic Quiz<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Quant Diagnostic Quiz <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Assess your profile on the basis of the following factors: <ul><li>Pre-MBA industry<\/li><li>Nationality<\/li><li>Gender<\/li><li>Average GPA<\/li><li>Average age <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this step is to establish a baseline. It will give you <strong>an idea of where you are as of now, and following step 3 will provide you with an idea of where you want to go and the gap you have to fill.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a score of GFE 445 &nbsp;in the diagnostic test and you have two months left for the application deadline, then it would be difficult to improve to a GFE&nbsp; 645 score level in that amount of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, establishing a baseline score is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"17-2-identify-your-target-business-schools\">2. Identify your target Business Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Identify-b-schools-good-gmat-score.png\" alt=\"identify good GMAT score\" class=\"wp-image-16295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Identify-b-schools-good-gmat-score.png 650w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Identify-b-schools-good-gmat-score-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done assessing yourself, you should then identify your target business schools. The factors to consider here are your career goals. If you want a career in Finance, Wharton is a business school, and you should target it. If you want a career in consulting, Booth is the school you should focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Here are top business schools for <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/best-marketing-mba-programs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marketing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/top-mba-programs-in-finance-best-business-schools-for-finance-careers\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/top-tech-companies-best-paying-jobs-in-technology\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/top-10-mba-in-operations-programs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/best-business-schools-for-entrepreneurship\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Entrepreneurship<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/top-10-mba-programs-consulting-1\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Consulting<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"18-3-research-your-target-business-schools\">3. Research your target business schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two aspects you need to research on, for your target business school<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The average score of last year\u2019s incoming batch<\/li><li>Last year\u2019s class profile<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"19-4-refine-the-list-of-target-business-schools\">4. Refine the list of target business schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"904\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Shortlist-b-schools-good-gmat-score.png\" alt=\"Shortlist b schools for good gmat score\" class=\"wp-image-16297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Shortlist-b-schools-good-gmat-score.png 904w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Shortlist-b-schools-good-gmat-score-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Shortlist-b-schools-good-gmat-score-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Shortlist-b-schools-good-gmat-score-768x763.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have an idea about a good score for you and are clear on your career goals. You should refine your list of business schools and divide them into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Reasonable ones (Your profile and score are a good fit)<\/li><li>Optimistic ones (You are pushing your luck here, but there is a small chance of admission)<\/li><li>Safety nets (You are almost sure of an admit)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"20-5-arrive-at-a-good-gmat-score-for-you\">5. Arrive at a good GMAT score for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you a refined list of your target business schools, compute a score for yourself by taking the factors into consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Understanding the competition level in your candidate pool<\/li><li>The average score of the last incoming class<\/li><li>Getting the Scholarship&nbsp;<\/li><li>Analyzing the ROI&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s have a look at the above process with the help of an example.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are from an <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/6-tips-for-mba-applicants-from-over-represented-applicant-pools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">over-represented applicant pool<\/a> like an IT engineer working in information, technology, or engineering, a higher score can increase your chances of an admit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example, <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are an Indian Engineer with 4-5-year work experience, and your baseline score is GFE 615 at the moment. At this point, you wish to target the top 10 business schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After considering your candidate pool competition and the average GMAT score of your target business schools, the best score would be 30+ points higher than the maximum average of the business schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford GSB has an average score of GFE 685. Therefore, you should get around GFE 715 and above to stand out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not left with enough time for preparation, then you can refine your list to the Business Schools from rank 6 to 15. With the same process, a good GMAT score for you would be GFE 695 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>If you are planning to take the GMAT, we can help you with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare. We are the most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatclub with more than 2900+ reviews, as of August 2025. 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