660 (Q50 %95 V29 %55 Overall %84 )
V was a shock for me... even in Kaplan tests, which I took 2 months ago, I was scoriing between 30-36... So, I wasn't expecting such a low V score... I don't know what to do now... First I have to recover, I think... because of my prep scores, I was feeling that I would touch 700.... MGMAT CATs: 710, 710, 740, 720, 720, 750 and GMATpreps: 710,720,730,710... But I got too excited in the test... I even couldn't understand what I was reading... I lost control and failed to manage stress... About 8 months ago when I first have a GMAT exam (just to see what I can do) I scored V23... After a 3-month strict preperation period I was only able to improve my V score by 6 points... I feel depressed and too sad ... Now I have two options..
1. For about a month I can go on my strict study schedule, study heavily on RC., enhance my vocabulary and after some prep tests I can take the GMAT again... A final shot... But I'm not sure if 1 month will be enough I have only one month time, and I don't know that in such a short time I'll be able to improve my RC to have at least 36 in verbal.... And during this time I musn't loose my CR and SC skills...
2. If GMAT isn't primarily important in the procedures, then I can try to maintain a good essay... Moreover, My GPA is quite well 3,98/4,00 and I have an honours' degree from the University, and with a good essay the disadvantage of my GMAT score may have a weak effect on my application... I'm planning to apply to
1. University of Virginia (Darden) (Average GMAT: 677)
2. Cornell University (Johnson) (Average GMAT: 680)
3. University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) (Average GMAT: 664(full-time))
4. University of Texas--Austin (McCombs) (Average GMAT: 669 (full-time), 659 (part-time))
5. Purdue University--West Lafayette (Krannert) (Average GMAT: 661 (full-time))
6. Georgetown University (McDonough) (Average GMAT: 665 (full-time), 662 (part-time))
7. University of Wisconsin--Madison (Average GMAT: 661 (full-time), 600 (part-time))
8. University of Rochester (Simon) (Average GMAT: 667 (full-time))
9. University of California--Davis (Average GMAT: 671 (full-time), 610 (part-time))
Actually my dream school was Columbia, but with such a low GMAT scores it seems to be far away from me...
My profile:
Occupation:MsC. Pharmacist
GPA: 3,98/4,00 - Honours' Degree...
GMAT: 660 (Q50 %95 V29 %55 - %84)
Work experience: 2 years in academic field + in 2009 May I'll have 1,5 years work experience in private sector = To sum:3,5 years.
MBA Plan: 2009 September --- Full-time MBA...
MBA field: Marketing or Entrepreneurship...
Do you think I have a chance to be admitted by one of the schools in the list? Or should I try to take the GMAT again? What do you suggest?
V was a shock for me... even in Kaplan tests, which I took 2 months ago, I was scoriing between 30-36... So, I wasn't expecting such a low V score... I don't know what to do now... First I have to recover, I think... because of my prep scores, I was feeling that I would touch 700.... MGMAT CATs: 710, 710, 740, 720, 720, 750 and GMATpreps: 710,720,730,710... But I got too excited in the test... I even couldn't understand what I was reading... I lost control and failed to manage stress... About 8 months ago when I first have a GMAT exam (just to see what I can do) I scored V23... After a 3-month strict preperation period I was only able to improve my V score by 6 points... I feel depressed and too sad ... Now I have two options..
1. For about a month I can go on my strict study schedule, study heavily on RC., enhance my vocabulary and after some prep tests I can take the GMAT again... A final shot... But I'm not sure if 1 month will be enough I have only one month time, and I don't know that in such a short time I'll be able to improve my RC to have at least 36 in verbal.... And during this time I musn't loose my CR and SC skills...
2. If GMAT isn't primarily important in the procedures, then I can try to maintain a good essay... Moreover, My GPA is quite well 3,98/4,00 and I have an honours' degree from the University, and with a good essay the disadvantage of my GMAT score may have a weak effect on my application... I'm planning to apply to
1. University of Virginia (Darden) (Average GMAT: 677)
2. Cornell University (Johnson) (Average GMAT: 680)
3. University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) (Average GMAT: 664(full-time))
4. University of Texas--Austin (McCombs) (Average GMAT: 669 (full-time), 659 (part-time))
5. Purdue University--West Lafayette (Krannert) (Average GMAT: 661 (full-time))
6. Georgetown University (McDonough) (Average GMAT: 665 (full-time), 662 (part-time))
7. University of Wisconsin--Madison (Average GMAT: 661 (full-time), 600 (part-time))
8. University of Rochester (Simon) (Average GMAT: 667 (full-time))
9. University of California--Davis (Average GMAT: 671 (full-time), 610 (part-time))
Actually my dream school was Columbia, but with such a low GMAT scores it seems to be far away from me...
My profile:
Occupation:MsC. Pharmacist
GPA: 3,98/4,00 - Honours' Degree...
GMAT: 660 (Q50 %95 V29 %55 - %84)
Work experience: 2 years in academic field + in 2009 May I'll have 1,5 years work experience in private sector = To sum:3,5 years.
MBA Plan: 2009 September --- Full-time MBA...
MBA field: Marketing or Entrepreneurship...
Do you think I have a chance to be admitted by one of the schools in the list? Or should I try to take the GMAT again? What do you suggest?
