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Chances at LSE Accounting and Finance
Hey all, Just took my GMAT today. Did ok.. 710 (M: 48 V:40) overall. I was wondering if I was still competitive for LSE's Master in Accounting and Finance Program (I believe around a 20-25% acceptance rate). My undergraduate degree was from UVA and I had a 3.49 GPA in International Economics. I am c...
- by barrelbowl
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:36 pm- Forum: Admissions Success Stories
- Topic: Chances at LSE Accounting and Finance
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- by barrelbowl
Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:27 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMATPREP - Whereas scientists, because of random fluctuaton
- Replies: 2
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Thanks a lot guys very useful information.
GMATMathPro that explanation of inequalities breaking up the number line (and then checking) makes a whole lot more sense.
- by barrelbowl
Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:25 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Inequality Question
- Replies: 4
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GMATPREP - Whereas scientists, because of random fluctuaton
Whereas scientists, because of random fluctuations in the weather, can not determine the transition from one season to the next by monitoring temperatures on a daily basis, so they cannot determine the onset of global warming by monitoring average annual temperatures. A. Whereas scientists B. Just ...
- by barrelbowl
Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:33 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMATPREP - Whereas scientists, because of random fluctuaton
- Replies: 2
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- by barrelbowl
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:56 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Inequality Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1551
Inequality Question
Hey guys - sorry to flood the forum with questions, but I just wanted to resolve some issues I've had before my test on Wed. I just wanted to resolve a basic misunderstanding I've had regarding inequalities. For example: If x^3 < 16x which of the following includes at least some of the possible solu...
- by barrelbowl
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:56 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Inequality Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1551
Thanks guys. GMATMathPro - that explanation about how multiple variables affect the proportionality constant was especially helpful.
- by barrelbowl
Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:08 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep - THe rate of a reaction is directly proportional.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2703
- by barrelbowl
Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:23 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep - THe rate of a reaction is directly proportional.
- Replies: 5
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GMAT Prep - THe rate of a reaction is directly proportional.
The rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the square of the concentration of A and inversely proportional to the concentration of B. If B increases by 100% which of the following is closest to the % change in the concentration of A required to keep the rate unchanged? A. 100% decrease B. 50...
- by barrelbowl
Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:39 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep - THe rate of a reaction is directly proportional.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2703
- by barrelbowl
Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:20 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Generalizations about aggregate percentage - GMATPrep
- Replies: 3
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Generalizations about aggregate percentage - GMATPrep
Hey guys this may be a dumb question, but it is pertaining to the following question from GMAT prep. Are at least 10% of people 65 and older employed? A) 11.3% of the population is 65 or older B) Of those 65 and older, 20% of the men and 10% of the women are employed. [spoiler]OA: B[/spoiler] I chos...
- by barrelbowl
Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:48 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Generalizations about aggregate percentage - GMATPrep
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1324
Thanks Ian. I think this was a case of 'equation mentality'.
Thinking about a problem that you're solving, can often be easier than trying to do things algebraically.
- by barrelbowl
Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:16 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: DS Mathematics OG #166
- Replies: 5
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- by barrelbowl
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:20 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: DS Mathematics OG #166
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1320
DS Mathematics OG #166
Hey all, This question pertains to #166. The question states: If n is a positive integer is (1/10)^n < 0.01? (1) n>2 (2) (1/10)^n-1 < 0.1 When I was reviewing this particular question I was curious as to what was wrong with the following mathematic manipulation. I picked D, but my math for (2) came ...
- by barrelbowl
Sat Dec 03, 2011 12:33 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: DS Mathematics OG #166
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1320
Thanks guys - makes sense.
It is hard to believe the folks at MGMAT would have made a mistake.
And neelgandham sorry about that. Will def post any future DS questions in that forum - still familiarizing myself with this board!
- by barrelbowl
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:38 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Data Sufficiency Error on MGMAT Cat Exam?
- Replies: 4
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