How advisable is it to take gmat as freshman?

<p>Long story short, I was pretty bored during my break, started studying the gmat and studied for like 10 days, and scored 42 quant and 39 v for 670. This is kind of funny because I struggled with the sat, breaking 1300 barely. I feel I have extra free time during college but i dont know what a good gmat score will do for me. I stopped studying after my practice test because I felt that it wasn't a priority. Could a high gmat help me attain internships in sophomore years? Could it help me transfer colleges as well?</p>

<p>The GMAT isn’t much harder than the SAT.</p>

<p>I wouldn’t recommend it because your GMAT score is only valid for 5 years. If you want to apply to b-school, unless you apply within 1 year of graduation, you’ll have to retake it. And it costs $250 to take the test, which I don’t think is worth it when you’re a freshman. Work on getting a high GPA - that’s much more important for getting internships than a standardized test score.</p>

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<p>Based on my experiences with both transferring and job placement, no.</p>

<p>I have to agree with the other posters here. A high GMAT is definitely a positive mark on your resume, but as a freshman, soph, or even junior, the SAT is the standardized test of choice and merit, not the GMAT. Showing the GMAT on your resume and not your SAT score will also raise flags as to how poorly you must have done on your SAT given your choice to highlight the GMAT, a B school exam. Additionally, since the GMAT is only good for 5 years, if you decide to attend B school, it is highly likely that you will have to retake the exam, study all over again, etc. Finally, the GMAT is not going to really help since, as I previously mentioned, at your age, the SAT and GPA are the pivotal academic points of interest - you have a solid SAT - focus on maintaining or earning a high GPA, start networking, and keep your eyes open for opportunities. Save the GMAT for senior year, or later - good luck. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.</p>

<p>IBanker</p>

<p>not necessary, unless you are looking at b-schools right after college (which usually requires 2-5 yrs of work experience anyway). focus on your undergrad studies, get leadership experience/outstanding ECs, outstanding grades. </p>

<p>Also, try to ask yourself what you want to do after college. give yourself a direction of which industry/field you want to focus on in the next few years. That way you’ll be more prepared for b-school instead of just saying “i want b-school because i like business.”</p>