Question about GMAT in high school

Applying to College
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<p>This might sound odd and strange, but I will say it: I am planning to take the GMAT this summer. I have taken the SAT I and will be taking SAT IIs next year. I think that my SAT score will be fair, but not extraordinary. So I am not much worried.</p>

<p>The thing is that, I plan on getting into either Columbia U or UPenn for undergrad bussiness program and hopefully recieve an MBA from either. So, I plan on taking the GMAT as a hook for college ( hoping that by taking the GMAT , the colleges will notice that I have alrighty set goals in my life) and for pratice or a "pretest" for a test that I might have to take again as a undergraduate. </p>

<p>The questions are, By taking the GMAT in high school, will it increase my chances to get into college (such as Upenn or Columbia) ?</p>

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<p>You'll need much more for Penn and Columbia than a high GMAT score, but it seems to be an interesting hook, just make sure you do well on it.</p>

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<p>if this plan backfires and you perform poorly, unfortunently all mba programs when you are applying in 4/5 years (if you do right after college) will see this score</p>

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<p>It doesn’t seem like a hook to me; it seems like an overreaching attempt at trying to get accepted, one upon which the admissions officers shall most likely frown. Taking the GMAT, LSAT, etc. in high school only shows admissions officers one thing: you took another standardized test! I’d suggest you find another hook, one that may actually help you.</p>

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<p>kk19131, Can you explain to me how taking another standardarized test will seem like a "overreaching attempt"? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Taking the GMAT in high is not a hook and the time spent studying for it could be better served doing something else. If you do well, the scores will show that you are a good test taker. </p>

<p>However colleges like to admit actual breathing human beings who are more than just scores on standardized test. Loading up on tests when you don't have to can even signal that you may be socially deficient becasue at 17 you should be doing more than taking tests.</p>

<p>Keep in mind if you plan on obtaining an MBA from Columbia or Penn, you are also going to need a few years of work experience under your belt.</p>

<p>Whitesox is right about the scores then being no good.</p>

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<p>I'd focus on the SAT and make sure you get a great grade which is what it will take to get into Columbia or Wharton.</p>