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Oh wow, so I could retrieve my answers, but it has more to do with a Windows Vista setting instead of tinkering with the GMATPrep logs - I restored the entire folder through Folder Properties > Previous Versions to the snapshot of the folder right after I had completed the test. Good times.

by bluebird42

Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Prep Reinstall
Replies: 12
Views: 19770

Long shot here.. but is it possible to retrieve my questions/answers if I accidentally hit the "don't save" button? ie. Can I edit the log files to have the program get back my choices for a practice test?

by bluebird42

Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Prep Reinstall
Replies: 12
Views: 19770

Pronoun Case Confusion

I can't wrap my head around cases where the pronoun is the object of the sentence. - Is the following example correct? - I learned that sentences should be correct if you "take out" the other noun in the case of a compound subject, e.g. "John and I went to work." -> "I went ...

by bluebird42

Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Pronoun Case Confusion
Replies: 1
Views: 1229

phew! Thanks Stuart! I thought I was missing something - all good now!

by bluebird42

Tue May 31, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Adverb placement "had already woken up" MGMAT SC
Replies: 2
Views: 1676

Adverb placement "had already woken up" MGMAT SC

Any tips on placement of the adverb "already" in this sentence (from MGMAT SC Ch. 7 Problem Set, #6): She had already woken up when the phone rang. (Correct) She already had woken up when the phone rang. (Is this wrong?) Even though this is from the Verb Tense chapter, I think I'm still a ...

by bluebird42

Tue May 31, 2011 12:55 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Adverb placement "had already woken up" MGMAT SC
Replies: 2
Views: 1676

Thanks Mitch, that was very helpful!!

by bluebird42

Wed May 25, 2011 6:04 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: A Manhattan GMAT Problem-John and Mary
Replies: 10
Views: 8225

Here are the multiple choice answers: A. 4y B. 5y C. 6y D. 8y E. 9y I too had difficulties with this problem, specifically setting up the correct equations. There is a lot of talk about strategically guessing on the GMAT. With regards to this question, what answers could you eliminate, and how would...

by bluebird42

Tue May 24, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: A Manhattan GMAT Problem-John and Mary
Replies: 10
Views: 8225

I've been reading the forums for a few weeks now, and overall, the one thing that really is starting to irk me is all the posts asking if the author should "give the test again". Thus..bumping up this thread! The correct way to state it is " take the test" or " write the tes...

by bluebird42

Tue May 24, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Give an Exam or Take an Exam??
Replies: 8
Views: 123767

Thank you sourabh33 - very helpful!



Does anyone know of an example of using FOIL with quadratics?
Looking for example that uses Page 63 of flashcards - "Use FOIL Method with Quadratics with Roots"

by bluebird42

Tue May 17, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Example w/ Probability and Geometry & Quadratic FOIL met
Replies: 2
Views: 1281

Example w/ Probability and Geometry & Quadratic FOIL met

I've been reviewing the great Flashcards from this site as part of the 60-day study plan. Does anyone know of example PS questions that use the following concepts covered in the flashcards? I haven't encountered any of those types of questions yet in my study and would like some practice with them. ...

by bluebird42

Tue May 17, 2011 6:44 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Example w/ Probability and Geometry & Quadratic FOIL met
Replies: 2
Views: 1281

Reading MGMAT guides 1st edition better than not at all?

Hello - kinda a silly question as I've read all the good reviews and recommendations about getting the 4.1 editions on the MGMAT guides.. but my public library has a couple math MGMAT guides, first edition, in its catalog. Will working through the first edition guides be better than not reading them...