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I guess the question I was getting at is can I assume that the pool of applicants in MBA Watch is similar to the real pool of applicants (not to the pool of accepted applicants)? According to Eric, it sounds like the answer is yes, with a grain of salt. And that is good to know. In my case, this is ...
- by jamesacorrea
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:53 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: MBA Watch stats....are they accurate?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2287
Top 3? Military (710, 3.5)
I would love to hear your thoughts on my profile: - 710 GMAT (73% Q, 93% V) - 3.5 GPA from reputable private school (GWU, BU, Tulane) - 5 years in the Army with tours to Iraq and Afghanistan to include combat experiences; currently stationed in Germany; extensive leadership positions concentrating o...
- by jamesacorrea
Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:14 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Top 3? Military (710, 3.5)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1354
Are you sure the sample wouldn't be large enough to be representative? In some cases the amount of BTG members reporting their score and indicating they plan on applying that year is over 20% of the number of total applicants (assuming that the number of applicants is the same or close to the same a...
- by jamesacorrea
Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:26 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: MBA Watch stats....are they accurate?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2287
I had bad test anxiety during my first two tests, scoring 600 and 570. However, this time around I put a lot of effort in my emotional control during my prep and in particular prior to my practice tests. I downloaded meditation podcasts and would take 20-30 minutes a day to clear my mind before prac...
- by jamesacorrea
Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:43 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: My GMAT performance is as bad as the replacement Refs.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4505
OMG I BTG (710!)
Final score: 710 (Q: 47, V: 41) I used the BTG 60-Day study guide. Though I didn't follow every lesson plan to a T, I highly suggest it if you are in need of structure. I'll say that the direction provided by the 60-day plan far outweighs what you'll receive from an online or in-person prep course. ...
- by jamesacorrea
Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:03 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: OMG I BTG (710!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2502
Ya, I have to admit I found that assertion to be surprising. I wouldn't expect the GMAT to provide a guessing handicap for no reason. So ... I will stick with entirely random guesses on DS (if I am utterly clueless of course) instead of blindly picking C or E.
- by jamesacorrea
Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:38 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Half the time Statements A and B are both insufficient?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1398
I just can't ever seem to do a problem like this in under two minutes. The arithmetic adds up (no pun intended).
- by jamesacorrea
Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:44 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: RTW (nails)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7271
For what it's worth my Veritas test score was 70 points lower than my two GMATPrep tests. Hoping to try some new CATs over the next few weeks.
- by jamesacorrea
Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:00 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Veritas Pratice tests
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21370
Rate my AWA essay, please!
Prompt: The following appeared in a magazine article on trends and lifestyles. In general, people are not as concerned as they were a decade ago about regulating their intake of red meat and fatty cheeses. Walk into the Heart's Delight, a store that started selling organic fruits and vegetables and ...
- by jamesacorrea
Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:38 am- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Rate my AWA essay, please!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1609
You know this question confused me too. For some reason I just couldn't get past the "well what does it matter if they all choose the same number?" question. I never really recognized that all they wanted to know was if just one single number would have to be repeated, which obviously, it ...
- by jamesacorrea
Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:44 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: OG11 - DS#71
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3932