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Thanks all for the advice and encouragement!

Test is done and it went even better than I hoped.

I came away with a 780 (Q50, V47) along with IR 8. Just hoping for at least 5+ on the AWA in a few weeks but I'm pretty sure I did well there.

by islander19

Sat Jul 22, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Predictiveness of Practice Tests...to be continued soon!
Replies: 8
Views: 2921

In fact, you should spend most of your remaining time just REVIEWING. Thank you very much for the advice! That certainly makes sense and I have noticed patterns in the question types and topics where I struggle so I'll try to look through everything and focus on ensuring I can deal with everything ...

by islander19

Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Predictiveness of Practice Tests...to be continued soon!
Replies: 8
Views: 2921

Thanks all for the input! It's good to hear some confirmation of what I'm hoping will be the case for the actual exam. I've ordered the extra practice questions from mba.com and am working through those. Unfortunately I'm very busy from now until test day so my practice time is limited to 30-60 minu...

by islander19

Tue Jul 11, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Predictiveness of Practice Tests...to be continued soon!
Replies: 8
Views: 2921

Predictiveness of Practice Tests...to be continued soon!

I'm taking the GMAT in 11 days so getting down to the wire now! I just started studying using Magoosh 11 days ago, so am halfway through my studying period and hoping for good results. I've found it interesting to see the different scores I've had on practice CATs...or really an expected progression...

by islander19

Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:08 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Predictiveness of Practice Tests...to be continued soon!
Replies: 8
Views: 2921

Hi, Thank you both very much for your replies. That is certainly valuable feedback and it's good to hear that my work experience, while it could be a challenge, is not an insurmountable obstacle. In the near term working on my GMAT is definitely my major focus. Based on the practice test I know that...

by islander19

Tue Jan 24, 2017 3:10 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Older, unconventional applicant profile
Replies: 5
Views: 2445

Older, unconventional applicant profile

Hi, I'm looking for some input on my chances for MBA applications. My dream would be to go to Tuck and I plan to apply Early Action later this year. I would be 32 years old when applying, 33 years old at matriculation. I would also apply to a few other similar schools and likely one or two lower ran...

by islander19

Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Older, unconventional applicant profile
Replies: 5
Views: 2445