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by yash8 » Thu May 14, 2009 10:26 am
Dear All

I got 710 (Q47 and V40). I would like to thank everyone for helping me achieve this score. We may never see each other in life but my where ever I go I will be grateful to the founder of beatthegmat.com and also its selfless users.

This was my second attempt. I get 670 in my previous attempt (screwed Quant here also :() . Though I got 770 and 760 in my first attempts of the 2 gmatprep tests, i screwed up in Quant section on the exam day. My problem was I spent way too much time in the first 15 questions. Had to guess the last 7-8 :( .

Anyway my learnings on the path to GMAT are as follows :

1. Two of the most important things in GMAT - Process of Elimination and Focus while giving the exam. Use POE as much as possible especially in the Verbal section.

Stay focused. I messed up my Quant section but it was because I stood focused and did not let that bother me. I could do well in the Verbal and crossed the magic figure of 700.

2. OG and GmatPrep are the best resources. Know 'how' every question is solved. Record every mistake and never make it again. Give GmatPrerp Exams 2-3 times.

3. For RC use a document by GIN. it is the best resource available. I have uploaded it also. Would also like to thank GIN for the same. :D

4. For people who want to have just started GMAT preparations, you may want to refer to the Princeton. But please remember it will take you to about 650 not more than that.

5. use GMAT_Verbal_Notes_By_Sumit for verbal. They are very good and nicely organized.I have uploaded it in my post.

6. 1000's are great for verbal. not very good for quant.

7. Use Forums as much as possible and especially if you want to solve difficult questions.

8. For AWA I did not study much. Just looked at about 7-8 questions from the PDF of analysis of issue and analysis of the argument. M waiting for the results of AWA now.

9. Finally and once again use poe as much as possible and don't lose focus.

One again thank you everyone. You people are the best :D.

My dream is to go to Stanford GSB. I hope with your wishes i get through even when my score is not very high... if you need any help please mail me at [email protected] would love to help you all. I will also be an active member of beatthegmat from now onwards.

Regards and best wishes
Yash Sharma
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by aj5105 » Thu May 14, 2009 10:54 am
Congratulations!

Good Luck for your applications.
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by canada_sms » Thu May 14, 2009 12:56 pm
Good luck moving forward in this process...
MBA Candidate 2012
MIT Sloan School of Management
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Thanks :)

by yash8 » Thu May 14, 2009 11:48 pm
Thank you:) best of luck 2 u 2
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by rameshthammanna » Fri May 15, 2009 12:59 am
Hi Yash,

CONGRATULATIONS!!! for your scoring.

You have mentioned about the RC material (GIN). Could you please tell me the path from where I can download the same.

ALL THE BEST!!!

Cheers
Ramesh
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by rameshthammanna » Fri May 15, 2009 1:02 am
Hey Yash.... I got the material. Thank you very much.
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You are welcome :)

by yash8 » Fri May 15, 2009 1:36 am
You are welcome :)
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by hmboy17 » Tue May 19, 2009 10:12 am
Yash/Ramesh, can you guys send me the same doc. (email id- [email protected])
Thanks guys
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by Cockcrow » Wed May 20, 2009 7:53 am
congrats man..bravo!!
and thanks for the material u provided
Thanks
Rudra
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by som_frodo » Thu May 21, 2009 3:52 am
congratulations Yash !
Don't be serious, just be sincere about your goal!
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hi

by karthiks8888 » Thu May 21, 2009 1:15 pm
Hi Guys,

Can you please forward me those documents as well ([email protected])


Thanx for the help
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by freakomalay » Fri May 22, 2009 2:40 am
Bloody thanks for the GMAT800 book :lol: :P
AIMing 700+ ..............
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by freakomalay » Fri May 22, 2009 2:41 am
and congrats ...... all the best with your application work man ...
AIMing 700+ ..............
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Your are welcome...

by yash8 » Fri May 22, 2009 10:35 am
thnx 4 ur wishes.. Are you the same malay who has been selected for the basketball team of Mulshi. if yes great to hear from you. I am your big fan.
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Just an Update

by yash8 » Mon May 25, 2009 9:18 pm
Today I got my AWA score... got 5.5
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