I've been reading through these forums, and have a question: why don't people want to take the GMAT? It's really not that hard if you've done any math at all, and your English is not terrible. Even I went in without studying and scored 710!

One serious factor for some Asian student is that marriage plans mean that they have very short periods of time in which to find places. And the testing culture there means that people think the test is really hard, and actually it's people's anxiety that holds them back more than the test itself.

Hi,
Frankly, all my respect if you haven't studied and scored 710. That test is not only math or verbal. I had a 740 after for months of training. Yes, almost anybody can score above 700, this is sure. But, in my opinion, if you don't prepare (not only math and quant, but alto time management, psychological, etc), yua have little chaces to score above 650, not to mention 700.

Adrian

Personally I won't take the GMAT since English is my second language and I am not confident enough to write a test completely in English. Maybe it's true for a lot of other non native speakers - classroom settings are generally not a problem because I can get my point across more easily by speaking.

Hi Jaylin,
I completely agree with you that speaking English as a second language can be an impediment for this test. I am in the same position, and just hated. However, in my opinion, English influence the most 20% of your performance. I am imagining that, if you can put your points across in a normal conversation, than you'd be just fine. It is more important how you think and time management. BTW - it is a multiple choice exam, you will only have to write a 6-700 hundred words essay, which anyway it doesn't count for your score. So, again, judging about return of investment - this is huge. Getting in a top B school will impact the rest of your life, not only the professional career. My opinion :).
Adrian

Thank you for the insight. I have reconsidered and I believe that I will now take the GMAT.