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Hi All,
I have been a silent observer of the "I just beat the GMAT" forum.
This forum has been a constant source of inspiration during the preparation process.
I took the GMAT over a week ago.
I scored a 720 QA-50/VA-38 AWA-5.5. Needless to say, many would be happy with this score, rather ecstatic. But I am royally disappointed. Below are the practice scores just 1 week before the test. And the reinstall was just 2 days before the test.
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720 was an all time low if I consider only GMATPrep scores.
My MGMAT test scores are
MGMAT 1: 670 (June 2010)
MGMAT 2: 690 (July 2010)
MGMAT 3: 730 (August 2010)
MGMAT 4: 740 (Sept 2010)
MGMAT 5: 720 (Oct 2010)
MGMAT 6: 690 (Oct 2010)
Reference materials :
MGMAT SC guide
OG 10, 12
Powerscore CR bible.
Knewton course.
I was hoping for a 750 or above score. Although I feel not so disappointed with my QA score, I am really disappointed with the VA score.
In hindsight I realize that the fall was because I did not take the test at the peak of my performance. I would have loved to write a detailed debrief and the preparation strategy, if I was satisfied with the score. Since its already the end of October so I have to rush with my applications and there is no time for a retake.
Feel free to ask any questions.
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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:51 am
congrats for the score.

but as i can see you have posted only 4 posts then how can u be inspired by this site and you are just getting started. newhow thanks for sharing your experince that will be really inspiring
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by pag@lguy » Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:53 am
pradeepkaushal9518 wrote:congrats for the score.

but as i can see you have posted only 4 posts then how can u be inspired by this site and you are just getting started. newhow thanks for sharing your experince that will be really inspiring
I have updated my original post. Should have said that I have been a silent observer.
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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:02 am
i thing i have observed that those who are not so active in this site scored a good score. like you who are observer secured good score. nehow i dont have much interaction with u. please tell what you have done before one month of your gmat
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