Can I take the GMAT more than once?Will it affect my application?

Yes, you can take the GMAT Focus Edition more than once—up to 5 times in 12 months and 8 times in your lifetime. Most MBA applicants retake it, especially if their first score isn’t in the target range.

Top schools like Wharton, INSEAD, and Booth consider only your highest score. They don’t average attempts or penalize multiple tries. If your score improves—say from 610 to 675—that’s seen positively. It shows effort and growth.

What might raise concern is taking the test several times without improving, but even then, the final score carries more weight. Schools care more about your full profile—work experience, academics, essays—not just the GMAT.

 Want to plan your retakes better and avoid common mistakes? Read this guide on GMAT       Focus retakes and MBA admissions.