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690, 46-Quant, 38-Verb

by jw1584 » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:16 am
I just got back from my test and I wanted to share my experience with everyone.

I started studying about 3 months ago, I took the PR course and my first practice score was a 510, my average came to about 580, my highest was a 660)

I took the GMAT for the first time about a month ago, my score was a 610 (46 quant, 28 verbal).

I plan on applying to Northwestern and University of Chicago, I have very strong undergrad GPA and solid work experience.

I wanted to thank everyone that post here. I found this forum right before my first test and wasn't able to utilize it. Since then I have read this forum as much as my GMAT books, the tips here are great.

To increase my verbal I used the Manhattan Sentence Correction Book (EVERYONE should use this) and the GMAT Verbal review (just for a group of new questions).

And don't forget to relax, that makes a world of difference.

Thank you again, and good luck.
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by beatthegmat » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:44 pm
Congratulations on this solid score, and thanks for sharing your thoughts on your prep!

Once your accepted to Northwestern or Chicago, I hope you come back and share your application story with in the Admissions Success Stories forum area. :)

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by jw1584 » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:16 am
Thank you!

I will make sure to update everyone on my progress