After 2 months of studying in between a hectic work schedule, i managed to to break into the 700+club. I scored 710 [Q 49 and V35]. I'm still waiting for the IR and AWA result.I'm satisfied by the score however, but i might not have done well in the IR section.
I feel that I could have done better in the verbal section because I was consistently scoring between 37-40 on the MGMAT.
I belong to an over-represented group (indian,male,engineering)and i'm targeting the top mba programs in the US.The reason i'm worried is because my academic profile is decent but nothing outstanding.
I would really appreciate some feedback.
710...should I retake?
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- Jim@StratusPrep
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Unfortunately, I would say that taking the exam is probably a good idea. This is not the only thing however; focus on getting some leadership experience on your resume.
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At last some honest perspective. When you and your recommender say that you are smart, Adcoms may/maynot believe you. When GMAT/GPA/Solid-Work Ex say that you are smart it's hard not to believe you.
Jim,
What will be your strategy for someone who wants to increase verbal from 35-44 ? Practicing questions and giving tests may not solve problem as believe non-natives struggle not so much in comprehending the question given more time but in their processing speed of the language (that is reading speed).
Believe spending 50% time in reading Economist/Non Fiction and 50% time in GMAT specific preparation, is the ideal combination. Would you suggest some other combination ?
Thanks
AbhiJ
Jim,
What will be your strategy for someone who wants to increase verbal from 35-44 ? Practicing questions and giving tests may not solve problem as believe non-natives struggle not so much in comprehending the question given more time but in their processing speed of the language (that is reading speed).
Believe spending 50% time in reading Economist/Non Fiction and 50% time in GMAT specific preparation, is the ideal combination. Would you suggest some other combination ?
Thanks
AbhiJ
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I am in exactly the same boat. I should say exactly the same boat. My score is 710 (Q:49, V: 35). My IR was 7 and AWA 5. Would someone please help me understand my chances of getting admission into top 10 universities in US and Top 5 in Europe?
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definitely agree with the other posters here - makes sense to take it again, particularly given that it does not look like your verbal potential has been actualized.
good luck, and please keep us posted! dig deep.
good luck, and please keep us posted! dig deep.