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Congrats on you success. These stories only inspire me to look beyond my 600s and try again. One quick observation though, it seems for a non English speaker your verbal scores were always high and getting into 99%ile was only a matter of time. However, your initial scores were considerably lower in...

by gautamkumar

Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: A Story of Persistence - 740 (3 Years and 3 Attempts)
Replies: 15
Views: 13896

Hi rich Do you think I shall join any course after making some foundation work or shall I join a course straightaway and let the instructor unfold the mystery for me. One thing, I have also noticed that I am not able to think mathematically IN ENGLISH as I have been a native speaker and learned Engl...

by gautamkumar

Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

Hi interviewbay22

Thanks for kind reply. It means the best are also the best in terms of making sure the students enroll.Good to see NYU stern in that list.

by gautamkumar

Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: B schools with own student loan programmes
Replies: 2
Views: 1570

Thanks Brent for the valuable advise. These really mean something to me. I checked the DS videos and they look like short sharp and crisp. Thanks. I am planning to read the expert opinions before moving to study. I have spent two years in wilderness, I few days delay shall be of no harm. Mastering a...

by gautamkumar

Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

Somehow I have known the answer practically since last 22 years. 1992 Cricket world cup was played on all play all basis and my father explained it to me with the approach of A plays B the B plays A, but I wanted to know in terms of Combination.

by gautamkumar

Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combination Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 15986

Somehow I have known the answer practically since last 22 years. 1992 Cricket world cup was played on all play all basis and my father explained it to me with the approach of A plays B the B plays A, but I wanted to know in terms of Combination.

by gautamkumar

Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:58 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combination Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 15986

So I have taken GMATPrep today as a diagnostic exam.I took the full CAT with AWA and IR section, at my home with full simulations of standard conditions. I tok the breaks as well. I did not, deliberately, studied or tried to refresh any concept before taking the test so that I could know where do I ...

by gautamkumar

Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:49 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

B schools with own student loan programmes

Dear all

I wish to know about B schools in North America who have their own student loan program. Over the years funds have been a problem for international students, especially the requirement of a USA co signer.in such view, schools with own funds program may be of lot of help.

by gautamkumar

Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: B schools with own student loan programmes
Replies: 2
Views: 1570

Te course in question was from Jamboree Education (very popular in India, many people score 710-750 with them and I have seen one 790 as well). It might not be suiting me and so I have decided to ditch it. 1) What "brand" of CATs were they?- CATs I used were of GMATprep, Jamboree, Princeto...

by gautamkumar

Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

Thanks Rich for the remarks. The answers to your queries are given below- 1) What were your Official GMAT scores (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)? Test Date Verbal Quantitative Total AWA IR 25 January 2013 38/84% 35/35% 600/62% 4.5 / 43% 5 / 52% 26 August 2012 31/60% 41/52% 600/62% 4.5...

by gautamkumar

Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750

Hi guys. So I am back again. My story is about so average. Given GMAT 3 times and scored highest 600 (twice). Appeared in few B Schools interviews and around 10 of them ave me admissions (all from UK bar Thunderbird), the list includes Manchester and Cass. Henley offered 100% scholarship but very la...

by gautamkumar

Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Failed the GMAT 3 scores of 600 - Aiming now 750
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

Manchester Business School or Thunderbird

Hi I have been selected in these two schools with a GMAT score of 600. I have applied to TAMU and BYU and waiting for interview calls. I am an Indian Male, Post Graduate in Agriculture, 32 Years, 8 years of work experience in Development Banking with Indian PSU Banks. Tuition fees and post study wor...

by gautamkumar

Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Manchester Business School or Thunderbird
Replies: 1
Views: 1541

I dont think much material is availble about MBS on this site

by gautamkumar

Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Cranfield or Manchester Full Time MBA --- need your help
Replies: 14
Views: 5775

Profile Evaluation

Hi I am from India, Non IT Background and non engineer. I wish to know which MBA colleges I can apply.I have appeared twice in GMAT and have scored 580 and 600 (within one month of each other). I have 7 years of work experience in a Govt of India Bank with around 1.5 years as branch manager. Graduat...

by gautamkumar

Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 0
Views: 909

Profile Evaluation

Hello Stacy. Hope you are fine and doing great. I am from India, Non IT Background and non engineer. I wish to know which MBA colleges I can apply.I have appeared twice in GMAT and have scored 580 and 600 (within one month of each other). I have 7 years of work experience in a Govt of India Bank wit...

by gautamkumar

Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 0
Views: 905