I just Beat The GMAT!

hi everyone,

this was my second shot. Last time i was not at all prepared, but because i had booked the slot i went and gave my test.i didn't even knew that i could postpone it!!! I got a 640 (48,28) then (nov 2008). So can say that was my starting point.

Since then it has been a long journey. I found it very difficult to study with my job as my work kept me occupied even on sundays. For some days i could study for few hours but in toto negligible. SO, I managed a months leave and decided to give test during that.

Practically, I can say the total time i devoted for my preparation is 21 days. I had plethora of material with me.

- All MGMAT guides. (except Geometry)
- OG 11, 12, and reviews
- Powerscore CR bible.
- Paper Tests from mba.com

Though my score does not make me any authority, guys i can confidently say, this is all what you require.

My last week of preparation was just giving tests. My practice scores were:

MGMAT 1 - 590(38,33)
MGMAT 2 - 650(45,34)
MGMAT 3- 630 (43,33)
GMAT prep 1 - 710(49,39)
MGMAT 4 - 630(43,33)
GMAT prep 1 II - 690(49,35)
GMAT prep 1 III - 750(50,41)
GMAT prep 2 - 680 (47, 36) Exactly what i got in GMAT!!!

I think i concentrated to much on verbal and neglected my maths. But that was requried as i was really weak in SC and RC.

I think i could have done much better. I got panicked during my maths, and lost track of my time. Maybe if I would have got 49, I would have touched 700.

Anyways, now i am really confused as to take a retest or not. I know i can do much better, maybe i can make it to 750 next time. But then i wonder is it worth??? Afterall GMAT is just one part of application process. Clearly, with my job i will not be able to devote time for my preparation. My next attempt will again be a 21 days marathon!!!

My target school is ISB. Anybody any views.

Well..680 is a great score.....you can pull your score to Q50 V43-45, I bet that way you would achieve your desired score......

You know the problem you encountered better than anyone else......your next prep(next free 21 days) should be spent tackling them....

All the best.....
Btw what was your RC strategy....?

can u pls share your email id?