Can I still send GMAT scores that are older than five years to schools?
Yes, GMAT scores older than five years are not automatically unusable. GMAC still lets you request and send expired scores to schools for a fee, if you meet eligibility conditions such as not retaking the GMAT within the last five years, though scores past ten years old are permanently deleted.
Your GMAT score officially stays valid for five years, but that does not mean it becomes completely unusable right after. GMAC still allows you to request and send scores between five and ten years old to schools for a fee, provided you meet certain eligibility conditions.
GMAT Score Validity Timeline
| Score Age | Status |
|---|---|
| Within five years | Valid and sendable as usual |
| Five to ten years | Can still be requested and sent for a fee, if eligible |
| Older than ten years | Permanently deleted by GMAC |
Conditions That Affect Eligibility
One key condition GMAC applies is whether you have taken the GMAT again within the last five years, which can affect whether an older score qualifies for this extended request option. Check directly with GMAC before assuming an old score can simply be reissued on demand.
My Advice
If you took the GMAT years ago and are returning to applications now, verify your score's exact status with GMAC before planning around it. It is often faster and more predictable to retake the exam than to navigate the fee-based process for scores nearing the ten year cutoff.
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