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fercho81, Verbal is really key to raising your score. That's where you need to focus your energy. Guessing on the 1st 20 questions doesn't sound wise!!!! Why don't you practice upping your pace between now and the retake date? My thoughts remain the same for Quant. Keep doing what you did.If you nee...

by ogbeni

Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 2nd time, same history 600's
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

Dude (or dudess)! All you need to break 700 is get like a 45/44 on Verbal. Right now your score is 44 on Quant. Keep doing what you are doing in Quant and FOCUS ON IMPROVING YOUR VERBAL !! You already stated that you get an almost perfect hit rate on CR and RC. That means SC is what is killing you a...

by ogbeni

Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I just didnt beat the gmat (660) need advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1687

How do you evaluate absolute value statements such as these?

1. -M=|-M| 2. |P|=-|Q| I wrote these down in my notes from some questions I took and I'm now reviewing my notes but seem to have hit a brick wall. Also, what is the difference between the 2 statements. Per my notes, 1 could be negative or zero. I understand why it would be zero but I don't understan...

by ogbeni

Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: How do you evaluate absolute value statements such as these?
Replies: 2
Views: 1745

Brent,

Great explanation - thanks! I'm knocking myself on the head for not seeing things the way you've explained them. Lesson learned!! Yaay

by ogbeni

Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS Sum of Squares Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1257

fercho81, Verbal is your weak point. In Verbal, where are you strong, where are you weak, and where are you average?Also note that there are 2 factors for success. 1. Hit rate/accuracy 2. Pacing To do well, you need to be good at both. If most peple had more time, their accuracy/hit rate would be a ...

by ogbeni

Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 2nd time, same history 600's
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

DS Sum of Squares Question

Can you explain your reasoning? The correct answer is A. I went for E - bummer :(

What are the values of X and Y
1. X^2 + Y^2=0
2. X^2 - Y^2=0

by ogbeni

Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:06 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS Sum of Squares Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1257

For laughs: How Sentence Correction has changed my life!

Folks, Like many of you preparing for the GMAT, I have developed an eye for bad grammar and style!! When I read articles, I automatically detect the incorrect use of "like" to communicate examples where "such as" would be appropriate(I'm like bad article). What can I say? GMAT pr...

by ogbeni

Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: For laughs: How Sentence Correction has changed my life!
Replies: 1
Views: 1205
by ogbeni

Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: "Perceived as" vs. "Perceived to be"
Replies: 10
Views: 18781

Dude,

Stop being hard on yourself. Your nerves simply got in the way. Retake the GMAT. Good thing is that you now know what to expect. Focus on relaxing and thinking straight and you'll get a good score

by ogbeni

Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I guess I'm an idiot
Replies: 11
Views: 4103

Great story man! Your attitude gave you your score. Really happy for you! You know what? I really think I shouldn't have cancelled my score - ha ha ha - maybe I wasn't doing so bad. Lesson learned.

by ogbeni

Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 760 / 99% / 6.0- Grateful and Offering Unconventional Advice
Replies: 32
Views: 54089

Excellent debrief and congratulations!!

2 Questions:

1. Where can I get the ETS paper tests? I've run out of practice material
2. How representative are the Knewton online CATs compared with MGMAT or even GMATPrep?

Thanks!

by ogbeni

Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Done with GMAT finally :-720, Q 49, V 41 -Thank you Knewton
Replies: 9
Views: 6488

Go with Manhattan GMAT. You already noted that number properties killed you - why not purchase Manhattan GMAT's number properties book?

There's hope, you just need to make sure you travel the proper road before your retake.

by ogbeni

Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Didn't beat the gmat: (490, 16 Q, 40 V)
Replies: 7
Views: 5952

If CR is your strong suite, then you should be able to get a perfect score in RC!! Think about it, the difference between CR and RC is that in RC you actually have more context to the question stem but conversely, you have to spend more time comprehending the passage. Half the battle is won if you c...

by ogbeni

Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Messed it up
Replies: 3
Views: 1763

Are you running out of time on Verbal? If not, then it means you are not paying enough attention to the detail that the questions require?

What is your strongest point in Verbal? SC, RC or CR? Answers to these questions will enable folks provide the proper guidance that you need....

by ogbeni

Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Messed it up
Replies: 3
Views: 1763

This debrief has got to be one of the best I've read in a long time because 1. It is so heartfelt 2. There are tons of lessons to be learned from your process 3. You are sooooo GRATEFUL for your 670 and that's something not seen here regularly. We got some folks scoring 700/710/720 and they are piss...

by ogbeni

Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 670 - 46Q 35V Praise God - Thanks to MGMAT/BTG!
Replies: 10
Views: 5089