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Suggestions for Must-Read Essay Books?
Does anyone have suggestions for books that they found really helpful when writing their essays?
- by shellyr88
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:37 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Suggestions for Must-Read Essay Books?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1022
I think the key is to realize that everyone goes into the GMAT having weaknesses, thats how you know where to focus your efforts and how to make a successful study plan. Verbal definitely came more naturally to me, as it sounds like it does to you. Quant, on the other hand, was a struggle for me fro...
- by shellyr88
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:23 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Low quant success stories?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4560
Saunak - Quant 49, Verbal 39 AbiNichole - Studied under 2 months (only worked part time though). Was studying around 3 full days/week (8hours) plus 2-3 hours on working days when it got closer. Mainly did practice sets - strictly timed (10-20 questions) because I was struggling with quant timing. R...
- by shellyr88
Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:31 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 720! I was going to cancel my score!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5858
720! I was going to cancel my score!!
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to post my success story and words of encouragement for all those who are still trying to beat the GMAT! On the morning of my test, I read a few of the posts on here and it really motivated me. So I am just trying to pass it on. I was confident going into the exam (or tryi...
- by shellyr88
Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:37 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 720! I was going to cancel my score!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5858
Rate My Essay! (GMAT tomorrow)
"Neither stronger ethics regulations nor stronger enforcement mechanisms are necessary to ensure ethical behavior by companies doing business with this department. We already have a code of ethics that companies doing business with this department are urged to abide by, and virtually all of th...
- by shellyr88
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:08 am- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Rate My Essay! (GMAT tomorrow)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1641
Erasable Board Exemptions?
I have a condition known as hyperhidrosis in which my hands sweat excessively, pretty much all the time. I am afraid that the sweating may actually erase the writing on the erasable boards. Is there any way to get an exemption to using the erasable boards? I am assuming they will not allow me to hav...
- by shellyr88
Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:47 am- Forum: Ask the Test Maker
- Topic: Erasable Board Exemptions?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1663
Erasable Board Exemptions?
This is a random question but I am hoping someone may have some insight that can help me out. I have a condition known as hyperhidrosis in which my hands sweat excessively, pretty much all the time. I am afraid that the sweating may actually erase the writing on the erasable boards. Is there any way...
- by shellyr88
Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:10 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Erasable Board Exemptions?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1105
- by shellyr88
Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:38 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Quant Timing Strategies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1140
Quant Timing Strategies
I have done two practice tests and have not been able to finish the Quant section both times (by over 10 questions). Any advice on how to get faster at doing quant question? All of the sets I practice for Quant are timed, 2 mins/question, but Im not sure how to actually get faster. Sometimes, I fini...
- by shellyr88
Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:59 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Quant Timing Strategies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1140