just finished...wondering whether to retake...730(Q50, V38)

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concept: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 58; Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:26 am; Thanked: 2 times; GMAT Score:770

by concept » Thu May 13, 2010 12:36 am

Hi Everyone,
I just took the GMAT and got a 730(Q50 and V38). I am disappointed because my scores in the practice tests, both from GMATPrep and MGMAT in the last month of preparation were in the range of 740 to 770. To add to my frustration I had a very good feeling before I clciked 'report scores' as I had 15 mins remaining after my quants and 10 minutes after my verbal.

More than the frustration I am worried as I have an average profile with a low GPA. I was aiming for a good GMAT score to balance my average GPA. Please suggest if I need to take the GMAT again. I am aiming for top 15 schools.

Graduated from a top 10 Engineering college in India
My GPA: 3.3
Work Exp: 2 years as a software developer. going to take up a consultant role pretty soon [will be 3+ years when I apply and 4 when I join]
Other: I have an active lead role in IEEE, will get a promotion soon

I am not convinced about my prpearation method so I am not putting a debreif on that. If you people want I am more than ready to post a writeup.[of course after I get myself over from the pain]

thanks,
Vishnu

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RumpelThickSkin: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 162; Joined: Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:43 amFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 6 times

by RumpelThickSkin » Thu May 13, 2010 2:02 am

Let me reassure you - You have a great score! Don't bother retaking and concentrate on your applications and differentiating yourself! It'll be hard as you seem to come from a competitive pool.

BTW, Congrats on the great score! I expect others to echo my sentiments!

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rajeshsources: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 51; Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:11 am; Location: Hyderabad, India; Thanked: 9 times

by rajeshsources » Thu May 13, 2010 3:55 am

concept [Vishnu] ---

That's true, you have a fantastic score. Now, you have to get frustrate on Application.

Could you brief us about your test preparation & Actual GMAT?

Thanks,
Rajesh,
Loves GMAT....!!!!

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DAYNE: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 76; Joined: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:16 am; Thanked: 3 times

by DAYNE » Thu May 13, 2010 4:06 am

debrief?????????????????????????????????????

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nikhilkatira: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 318; Joined: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:55 am; Thanked: 12 times

by nikhilkatira » Thu May 13, 2010 10:00 am

gr8 score buddy !!!!

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concept: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 58; Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:26 am; Thanked: 2 times; GMAT Score:770

by concept » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:48 am

I finally retook today and got a 770. I have put up a debrief here.

https://www.beatthegmat.com/never-give-u ... 59518.html

- Concept

I am more intutive than conceptual. Still I like the name because I used it to win numerous "counter-strike" battles

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