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Hi all,
I still cant believe how this can be....Yesterday I wrote GMAT for the second time thinking to have an increase in my previous score of 660, instead it went the other way and I scored a pathetic 560.... I have still not been able to come to terms with it. I gave the first exam in June.
My preperation was good last time, this time becasue of job change etc I had to move and stuff, so there was gap in studies, but even then last 2 weeks I studied diligently. I scored fairly good in my mocks both times. First time around in my Manhattan and Kaplan mocks I averaged aroud 640-680. When I gave the same exams second time after resetting, I scored 720+ in each. I discounted the fact that I was giving the exams for the second time, but even then.
I have 5 years of IT experience and my academics are very good. My dream school is ISB. Can someone suggest me what should I do now, wether there is still some slight hope left for me to get there. I am shattered and highly demotivated with the score.
Appreciate your advise.
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by sumanr84 » Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:43 am
I know its moment of anguish and you cannot help it. I would like to reiterate words by albatross86 - "Your
GMAT score is irrelevant to who you really are, which is pure, innocent, intent-less Awareness.
" and by
edwardsmichele - "Defeat should never be a source of discouragement, but rather a fresh stimulus."

Just read a post by shweta ( 560 - 700)
https://www.beatthegmat.com/question-sho ... 63989.html

To me you are a 700 material, and you have proved it in your mocks as well. It has just a BAD Day..:-(

I was in a similar situation but posts/pms by several BTG users have revitalized my energy.
https://www.beatthegmat.com/failed-badly ... 63211.html

Soon, I am going to start to have one more tryst with destiny. Don't loose your heart..Believe in yourself..
I am on a break !!

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by beatthegmatinsept » Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:10 am
I know how you guys feel.. well kinda. I just took my second mock test, and had a 50 point decrease from my last one. Don't lose hope, it most def was just a bad day!
Good Luck guys!

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by msbournesh » Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:29 pm
Thanks a lot guys for the encouragement!! I will definitely give this one more try..... Best of luck to u too. :)