Okay, so here's the thing. I started studying for the GMAT about 8 weeks ago. That means 2-3 hours every evening after work and anywhere from 4-8 hours each day on the weekend. I have taken this seriously and have studied just about every resource out there. I have taken the various practice exams 6 times now (GMATPrep, Manhattan and Kaplan). Every single time I get the exact same number of questions right/wrong on both the Quant and Verbal. That's been giving me a very consistent 580. The numbers just aren't budging.
I was really hoping to achieve a score around 650 just as my own personal challenge, but frankly, I think I'm done with that. My test date is April 3, and although I will try my best, I'm done stressing myself out over a higher score.
The reality is that I'm applying to a top 25 part-time program and the rest of my application is stellar. I'm female, 37 years old, and an executive with 9 direct reports. I have 8 years of leadership experience, two exceptionally strong letters of recommendation and 15 years of post-undergrad work experience (all with progressive responsibility including two Fortune 100 companies). I'm also a professional communicator so my 5 essays are exceptionally strong as well.
I work 50+ hours a week and I've done little more than study or work for the past 8 weeks. (Arrrrgggghhhhhhhh!) I really have no interest in doing this for another two weeks until test day. So, stick a fork in me. I'm done!
Here's hoping for the best on April 3rd!
I was really hoping to achieve a score around 650 just as my own personal challenge, but frankly, I think I'm done with that. My test date is April 3, and although I will try my best, I'm done stressing myself out over a higher score.
The reality is that I'm applying to a top 25 part-time program and the rest of my application is stellar. I'm female, 37 years old, and an executive with 9 direct reports. I have 8 years of leadership experience, two exceptionally strong letters of recommendation and 15 years of post-undergrad work experience (all with progressive responsibility including two Fortune 100 companies). I'm also a professional communicator so my 5 essays are exceptionally strong as well.
I work 50+ hours a week and I've done little more than study or work for the past 8 weeks. (Arrrrgggghhhhhhhh!) I really have no interest in doing this for another two weeks until test day. So, stick a fork in me. I'm done!
Here's hoping for the best on April 3rd!
