Skip essays the 2nd time around?

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If I’ve already taken the GMAT once, can I skip the essays since they already have my earlier essays? I did well the first time (5.0).

[Chris (MGMAT)]

Unfortunately, even though you’ve already taken the essays and done well, you still need to do it again. The reason for this is that you want to avoid ANY potential yellow flag or cause for concern regarding your GMAT score. A blank essay score could well raise some eyebrows, particularly as Business Schools do receive transcripts of your GMAT essay (and a blank transcript would leave it apparent what went on).

So just knock out the essays again, even while conserving energy for later.

Hope this is helpful! Chris Ryan

[Murtazin]

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