The answer to this question is contingent upon various factors, like the colleges and programs one plans to apply to, but barring extreme case scenarios the following are pretty much the rules of the thumb.
The decision to study abroad is an important decision, to say the least. The right decision can take your career to new heights but at the same time, a wrong one can set you behind by a huge amount of money, a few wasted years, and most importantly, a career setback. There are many factors, which one should consider while studying abroad. Every student has his own background, expectations from studying abroad, financial capacity, and aspirations. Therefore, the process of going abroad has to be completed with utmost care, aided by professional guidance.
Statistics show that students who follow the RTCD methodology can improve their scores anywhere between 20-50%. However examinations like SAT, GRE & GMAT are aptitude tests, so though following the training regimen prescribed by RTCD has a proven track record of improving scores, the extent of improvement is dictated by various factors, not the least of which is the extent of student’s efforts. We are proud that some of our students have bagged high scores such as Highest SAT score 1580/1600 Highest GRE score 330/340 Highest GMAT score 760/800 (Essay 6/6) TOEFL 120/120, IELTS (8.5,9,9,9)
RTCD excels in evaluating and creating “wholistic” as well as financially viable career development plans that seek to address your career aspirations while factoring in crucial elements like your interests and aptitude. RTCD has extensive experience of having successfully guided candidates from various career levels (high school students – working professionals), nationalities, and demographics.
No, and neither are scores absolute criteria, but it is one of the 4 critical factors that determine the “quality/ strength” of your application. So a great score in isolation does not guarantee admission to a “certain” college, and likewise, the converse is also true, i.e. a few points less in your test does not scuttle your chances if other credentials are far above average.