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Request to rate my essays

Argument =============== The following appeared as part of an article in a magazine on lifestyles. "Two years ago, City L was listed 14th in an annual survey that ranks cities according to the quality of life that can be enjoyed by those living in them. This information will enable people who ...

by gmat_jul

Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Request to rate my essays
Replies: 0
Views: 1365

CATs for retakers - Advice needed

Hi All, I am planning to retake GMAT after an year. Last time I exahusted 5 MGMAT tests, 2 Kaplan and 2 GMATPrep. My last GMAT score was 680. I am planning GMAT again in a week and so far have taken MGMAT (3) and Kaplan again (3). Most of my scores have been in late 600, early 700. There were some r...

by gmat_jul

Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:01 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: CATs for retakers - Advice needed
Replies: 0
Views: 1070
by gmat_jul

Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: SC: Geologists
Replies: 25
Views: 9359

Affording strategic proximity to the Strait of Gibraltar

What is the difference between pronoun it and pronoun that in above sentence? Can that not be used for above?

I understand that choice D is wrong for other reasons however want to confirm the reason for incorrect pronoun usage.

by gmat_jul

Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Affording strategic proximity to the Strait of Gibraltar
Replies: 46
Views: 23005

SC: Geologists

I am not sure why choice E is wrong? What's the difference between measured strain and measurements of the strain (Choice D and E).

Request your inputs please.

by gmat_jul

Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: SC: Geologists
Replies: 25
Views: 9359

Although I agree that meaning of the sentence clearly indicates that their refers to O.Indians however in the sentence structure it can refer to New York counties as well. In my view their is not explicitly referring to O.Indians.

Request comments on above view.

by gmat_jul

Sun May 03, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: 5-to-4 decision
Replies: 6
Views: 5938

Beaten by GMAT - 680 (Q50, V31)

Took GMAT on Saturday and scored 680 :( I was able to finish off quant section however failed to finish off with verbal. Ended up guessing 3-4 questions at random. Score came as a surprise to me because I was consistently scoring higher than 710/720 in both GMATPrep and Manhattan GMAT CATs. My lowes...

by gmat_jul

Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Beaten by GMAT - 680 (Q50, V31)
Replies: 3
Views: 2922

Need clarification on MGMAT score

I attemped by 5th MGMAT test and got 720 (Q49, V39) however while doing review. I realized that average difficult for all question types (such as RC, CR, PS, DS) was below 720 Is this how actual GMAT also works? Can some one please explain how is this possible? Section Accuracy Avg Corr Avg Incorr P...

by gmat_jul

Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: Ask a Manhattan Prep representative
Topic: Need clarification on MGMAT score
Replies: 1
Views: 2362

Argument Essay - Please rate

Thanks a lot Jim! Appreciate your timely feedback

by gmat_jul

Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Argument Essay - Please rate
Replies: 2
Views: 4795

Issue essay - Please rate

Thanks Jim for your comments

One follow up question though - If I am not able to think of any real life example for topic given in exam, what will be best option for me?

Thanks a lot

by gmat_jul

Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Issue essay - Please rate
Replies: 3
Views: 4959

Issue essay - Please rate

Topic "Human nature dictates that every action, no matter how selfless it appears, is inspired by a selfist reason" My Response ---------------- The issue that every human action is inspired by a selfish reason can be arugued from both sides however in general I think that this is a correc...

by gmat_jul

Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Issue essay - Please rate
Replies: 3
Views: 4959

Argument Essay - Please rate

Topic "A recent nationwide study of high schools reveals that the percentage of students who graduate on time is higher for private schools. For this reason, Bedford Falls parents who want their children to graduate from high school on time should send their children to private schools." M...

by gmat_jul

Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Argument Essay - Please rate
Replies: 2
Views: 4795

Need advice for verbal improvement

I started GMAT preparation around 3 months back. My study hours are primarily limited to weekend only. I have completed Kaplan premier, Manhattan GMAT - SC, OG 11. In addition, I have quickly browsed (not complete study), Barron's for Quant and Cracking the GMAT (2005) for verbal In diagnostics of G...

by gmat_jul

Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
Topic: Need advice for verbal improvement
Replies: 1
Views: 4884