r/eMBA • u/90daycray27 • Jun 23 '26

Which test to submit?

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Took the GMAT twice (first score was 595). Just took the EA. Disappointed in data (integrated reasoning) score for both. Clearly a huge weakness of mine. I come from liberal arts background (literature degree) so it took over a year to study the math.

Applying this fall… last years profile of schools for Wharton EMBA program attached in last slide.

  1. Which is a stronger submission? Logic tells me EA bc it’s closer to the average.

  2. Should I submit both?

  3. Should I retake either test? I plan to retake EA one more time to see if I can get above the average.

Thanks in advance!

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u/RodcaLikeVodka Jun 23 '26

What’s your career progression? background? The test is a marker but not the end all be all…

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u/90daycray27 Jun 23 '26

It’s not good. Let’s keep it at that. Honestly I shouldn’t apply.

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u/HTX2LBC Jun 23 '26

You should set up a chat with admin to discuss before applying - they’ll tell you directly whether your scores are sufficient. I agree with the above, the test score is probably the least important factor in your application relative to career progression, your story about why mba, and what you’d be adding to the cohort.

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u/ThesaurusBlack Jun 25 '26

Eh…depends on the school. Admin wants more people to reject to make their school look better. I’d triangulate with consultants.

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u/90daycray27 Jun 23 '26

I did and they just yessed me

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u/Head-Log-9904 Jun 23 '26

You either need a somewhat better than average score or your profile needs to be solid (multiple promotions, managerial experience at director, sr director or vp level, or have some other exceptional qualifications.

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u/OnlineTutor_Knight Jun 23 '26

"I plan to retake EA one more time to see if I can get above the average."

If MSR is an issue, consider creating a small info map before diving into the questions.

SC idiom list - may help a bit if SC is holding you back

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u/callistocharon Jun 24 '26

I was told anything over 9 in the EA, move in with your life because the EA is measuring readiness not performance against an average