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The 690 Story
I got a 690 in GMAT - Quant 49/51 and English 34/51
I have shared the experience of life during MBA here
http://gmatexecmba.blogspot.in/2014/04/ ... a-iim.html
- by buzzz85
Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:34 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: The 690 Story
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1487
Dear Aspirants Admissions to IIM Calcutta PGPEX program is now open for 2014-2015. Also, PGPExplain event has been organized in 5 cities on 13th July - The PGPExplain is an information session conducted by IIM Calcutta to reach out to all aspiring candidates for its PGPEX program. The event provides...
- by buzzz85
Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:48 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: IIM Calcutta PGPEX 2014 - 2015 : Calling all applicants
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4923
Hi All, I have my exam on the the 27th. I feel least motivated to study at present. Please assist me in raising my momentum and motivation. I will be grateful to all. Thanks Varun Varun No need to worry about the test. Actually, no matter how well prepared you are, you will never have that feeling ...
- by buzzz85
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:39 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Completely Lost Motivation- Exam on the 27th December
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2141
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum, and although I took the official test 2 weeks ago, it seems my journey is just starting now. After taking the official test, rather unprepared, and getting a 570 (32Q; 35V). I now realize that I need a study plan. I have read around some posts on the forum ch...
- by buzzz85
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:35 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Study Plan 600-700 2 months
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2955
Hi Guys, I am looking for a tutor who can help me focus on the verbal section. I am pretty good for the quantitative section, but need help with the verbal section. I am posting on here as I have been looking for someone in the local market, but have had little luck. I guess, finding someone who is...
- by buzzz85
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:29 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: I am looking for a TUTOR
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1370
Due to emergency I have only 8 days to study for GMAT. I am decent in Maths and not much problem in Verbal. Please advice strategy to study in 8 days. Many Thanks Varun Dear Varun If you have only 5 days by now, then the only thing which should and can be done is giving FULL TIME MOCK TESTS. Give a...
- by buzzz85
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:25 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Very Urgent- Please assist
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1048
i took the gmat 2 years ago and received a score of 510. This crushed me because I received a really good score on my SAt in high school and I can't figure out how I can improve. I have been studying the exams , taking them over and over again , remembering the repeat problems. Is this effective or...
- by buzzz85
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:22 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: gmat score 510
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2983
Any tips for studying while working so it looks like I'm still working? I try opening up some pdfs with reading comp questions, but it's hard to get any quant studying done. Hi I have the best advice for you. Download the 1000 RCs from web (its has about 117 passages and 1000 RC questions with answ...
- by buzzz85
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:21 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Tips for studying while at work?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1059
No need to worry. You are getting good enough points to show that your concepts are good. The strategy should be strictly to do more and more 'timed' quant practice questions. Try to resolve about 40 questions in one sitting in around 70 mins. Once done with this, keep the month before actual GMAT e...
- by buzzz85
Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:55 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How to raise Q raw score from 44/45 to 47?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3047
Hi Everyone, I took the GMAT in the month of October and scored a 680. I am planning to retake the test sometime in March 2013 and would need personal guidance for the verbal section. I reside in Noida (India). Anybody interested in providing guidance or having any recommendations, please contact m...
- by buzzz85
Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:51 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Personal Guidance required for GMAT Verbal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1139
OK, so just to give a quick background about myself: 1. I recently graduated from Temple University this year on May 10, 2012. I have a degree in American Studies, with a minor in African-American studies. My final GPA was a 3.1/4.0. 2. I'm currently working for the IRS (It's been a little bit over...
- by buzzz85
Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:31 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need help developing study plan for GMAT/What souces to use?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1346
I have 6 weeks to prepare (taking 3 weeks off from work to focus on the preparation). I am aiming for EMBA at Wharton (deadline Feb 4th). I have engineering background and am (at least, I used to be) pretty good at Math. Verbal, I am not so sure. But, all of that was 13 years ago. I am not looking ...
- by buzzz85
Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:19 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 6 weeks prep time - Target 700+ for EMBA @Wharton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1244
Ok, here it goes... I bombed the GMAT with 460 today. A stellar V43 and utter disaster with Q18..... I am really proud of my verbal score, but honestly I don't know how I could manage to get a 18 on the quant section. I am going to retake the test in 30 days and NEED a 650!! ! Any suggestions on ho...
- by buzzz85
Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:09 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Sth. to laugh/cry about: V43 (96th P-tile) & disaster
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1563
I gave my GMAT today and was devastated to see my final score . 520 ( Quant - 50 ; Verbal- 15 ) Non native for English speaker , I was surprised to see my GMAT score as I was expecting something between ( 600-620 ) GMAT Prep Mock Score : 580 MGMAT 1 : 630 MGMAT 2 : 610 Need advice on figuring out t...
- by buzzz85
Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:02 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Shattered- 520 in GMAT ( Q-50 , V-15 )
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4481
Got 740, 790, 770, 760 and 760 is official mocks .. lowest being 740! Took the actual test today - had a good feeling while giving the test - was feeling like a 760-770ish test .. don't know how i only landed up with a 720 .. final score - 720, 94th percentile (Q 50, 91st percentile .. V 37, 81st p...
- by buzzz85
Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:57 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 720 - messed it up .. what do i do now?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6112