Hi Everyone,
This is Prateek. I have been thinking of doing the MBA for career advancement for a year now. It wasnt until 5th August when I decided that I will give my GMAT in a month and will apply to NYU part-time MBA (Spring 2011). I studied for couple of weeks & finished Quants section of OG guide & Kaplan Math workbook. I then took GMATPrep Test#2, I scored 600. After another week, I took PowerPrep Test#1, & scored 640. Yesterday I took MGMAT CAT#1 & got beaten badly , scored 560.
I have already booked my GMAT date as 15th september (which is the deadline for applying to NYU spring 2011 part time MBA). I have couple of questions for all of you and would really appreciate if you guys can help me decide.
1. Should I reschedule my test date to 24th september (to get 1 extra week of prep)? I need more practice to reach a score above 680. I work full-time and finding it hard to study more than 3-4 hrs on a weekday. I am able to study for some 8-10 hrs on weekends (each day).
2. Will it affect my NYU application by any chance? Can I mention in Essay#4 that I am taking the GMAT on 24th sep and my application doesnt include the score?
I did well on GRE (Q:800,V:600) when I took it in 2003 for my MS applications. I just need more time to hone my rusty skills.
Please advise me. Looking forward to your responses. Thanks!
- Prateek
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Ask NYU folks what is the latest you can take the test, and then decide on the date. Given the stage of your prep, an extra week may help. But you have boxed yourself in and that usually puts a lot of pressure on the test taker, not very conducive for GMAT prep. Best you can do for your prep is to not stress out and accept whichever way your practice scores point. Focus a lot on the application - ultimately that is what may get you the admissison (if you have a respectable enough score).
Better option may be to apply later. It may be worth it to put some thought and time into your essays. That may also give you time to prepare for your GMAT.
If you do decide to take your GMAT in September, evaluate frequently what your week spots are and work on them.
Hope that helps.
Better option may be to apply later. It may be worth it to put some thought and time into your essays. That may also give you time to prepare for your GMAT.
If you do decide to take your GMAT in September, evaluate frequently what your week spots are and work on them.
Hope that helps.
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