GMAT score 540..any hope ?

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GMAT score 540..any hope ?

by rbhardwaj2003 » Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:05 am
Hi Guys,

I just got a very poor score of 540. I am a working professional(Engg.) with 5 years of work ex. My work demands a lot of time which leaves very little time for GMAT preperation.
Though I want to take GMAT again still I want to know if there are any schools where I can be a fit with this GMAT score. I have gud grades in my bachelors degree 76%.

I am looking for 1 year full time MBA.

My Detailed Score is

Quant 42
Verbal 23

Thanks in advance.
Raj

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by mgshorrGMAT » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:03 am
Study up in V...your quant is not too shabby

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by iamjakekim » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:19 pm
You really have to study for V.

You will have to sacrifice your weekends and maybe friends too.

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by DanaJ » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:41 pm
You have not posted enough details of your study habits up until now. What resources have you used? Here are a few good ones:
- MGMAT series
- PowerScore CR Bile
- Official guide + quant/verbal supplements

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thnx

by rbhardwaj2003 » Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:49 am
Thnx guys for your suggestions and replies.

I used OG11 and Kaplan GMAT premier Prog for my GMAT prep.

Seems like not enough. If you have any links for Verbal basic -> advanced, I will really appreciate that.


Regards,
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by crazy4gmat » Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:21 pm
Try using ManhattanGMAT SC guide and Powerscore CR Bible..I am sure it will help you a lot..