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Wow! Now that's creative writing! :-D While I commend the effort, I'm thinking about what exactly this essay has achieved. If I were the ad-com person reading this fine work of writing, I can only sum up that the applicant is a bold risk taker (he has used up an entire essay, but I'm assuming his ot...
- by itheenigma
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:47 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: An Essay worth reading, not by ThroughMBA !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1789
Nice..You need all the rest you can get.. Not to scare you, but now that the GMAT is done, your troubles are just getting started! :P Yes you are correct. The gmat preps were low but I know somebody who got 760,770 on GMAT prep but 720 on actual gmat so I knew it doesnt matter. What I made sure I di...
- by itheenigma
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:30 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT 1 month away !
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3737
Awesome!
I see from your mocks that you maxed out with your highest score on the real test! Feels great, doesn't it? It did for me...
You deserve to celebrate!
Cheers!
- by itheenigma
Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:08 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT 1 month away !
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3737
Just a quick update...I got my visa! :D Arrived yesterday along with my documents by courier. I'll be quickly updating the admission committee about this development, will humbly request them to arrange for a meeting with some current students with a similar background.I might even push the envelope...
- by itheenigma
Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:35 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Visit to Oxbridge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1919
Apologies for the delay in replying...I was busy arranging my tourist visa to the UK! My visa app now rests with the higher powers (UK consulate)..Please pray for me! Chetane, I'm glad you took our feedback constructively. Preparing with a goal in mind (GMAT date) is definitely a good thing to do. A...
- by itheenigma
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:47 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Prepare for GMAT in a week -- feasible or suicide?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2648
Back to back practice tests may not be very helpful. Take one tomorrow (as planned), and shelve the next one to mid next week (if you have to take it). Utilize your Monday and Tuesday to analyze your strengths and weaknesses.I think it's better to use your next week to work on your strengths and wea...
- by itheenigma
Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:01 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: What to do a week before the test day?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1037
Well, I speak from experience, and as a test taker who 'has attempted in such madness', I believe I am in a position to advise on whether you should do this or not - DON'T. Pardon my straight answer. Ok...I'm going to be doing some hard talking (hard typing???) here. So, if you are someone with soft...
- by itheenigma
Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:53 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Prepare for GMAT in a week -- feasible or suicide?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2648
chendawg, I guess I'm not really convinced about your last point.. I'm sure I can get a "feel" for right fit when I visit, but I'd prefer that my meetings/interactions with the career center be purely data driven and not 'experience' based. Perhaps, you meet a charismatic career counselor ...
- by itheenigma
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:59 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Campus visit, career center
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2519
Hi itheenigma, 1.UK visas are processed by VFS, so I thought they would be quick. Both my wife and I have been through VFS and we got it in a week (not visitor visas though) 2.I think you will need a travel insurance for applying for a visa. If not (check UK visa website) dont bother taking it. 3. ...
- by itheenigma
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:44 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Visit to Oxbridge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1919
This is how I would think. I'd prefer taking 7-8 practice tests for best results (includes 4 GMAT Preps) You can't go wrong even if you equally space them out in your total duration of preparation. :) So, Is your GMAT 3 months away? Then, 90/7 = 13 So in this case, you could space your tests once a ...
- by itheenigma
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:40 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How far apart should practice tests be spaced out?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1203
Phew! Making arrangements for a campus visit isn't as cozy as I had thought! A call to beatthegmatters to help me out on these desperate queries! >> I'm looking for super quick processing of my UK visa from India. Is hiring an agent (Thomas Cook maybe?) a good idea? >> Is travel insurance a must in ...
- by itheenigma
Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:50 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Visit to Oxbridge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1919
Vaibhav, I understand your point. Here's what I think. Go through the program website, talk to some alumni and even some prospective applicants. Meanwhile keep jotting down any doubts and issues that pop in your head; not to impress the ad com but genuine queries that you have. If you think your dou...
- by itheenigma
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:27 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Asking for Info from college.. is it an advantage?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1565
Rohit, Hate to say this, but its moot to ask whether you are going well or not! You've just started your GMAT preparation.Where you go from here is purely based on how you spend the next 60 days.. I wish you the best, and hope you achieve your target score. :) Just to give you some perspective, I to...
- by itheenigma
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:14 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Taking a baseline practice test?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3203
- by itheenigma
Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:43 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Visit to Oxbridge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1919
Not in R2. R2 chances are similar to R1. LAST round is the bleak one (sometimes it's three, sometimes its four, sometimes its also five or six). The reason is cause all the places are filled, there are enough people on waitlists to fill the classes, and they are just holding out for amazing candida...
- by itheenigma
Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:38 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: R2 or R3
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1550