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Thanks David. I have done really well on the official questions in the OG and Verbal 2nd Edition. If I missed any in practice (and all my questions are timed), they are usually considered the "Hard" questions. In terms of weaknesses, based on my last two practice exams I did not miss any i...
- by mdecarbo
Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:35 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Second GMAT Down - 670...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1560
Second GMAT Down - 670...
Hi All, I just took my second GMAT and scored a 670 (44Q, 38V). My first GMAT taken in May score was 650 (42Q/38V). Although I improved, I'm a little disappointed. My last two practice exams were: 730 (45Q/45V) - MGMAT CAT 6 730 (48Q/42V) - GMAT Prep Now Exam Pack 2 Obviously, my Verbal score is my ...
- by mdecarbo
Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:47 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Second GMAT Down - 670...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1560
GMAT experts- please rate my AWA essay
PROMPT: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have r...
- by mdecarbo
Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:02 am- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: GMAT experts- please rate my AWA essay
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3205
Thanks team. When I missed this question I let the wording confuse me. I forgot to include the 2.5 miles that Mary drove, making the distance 12.5 miles as opposed to 10 miles. I chose C - 1 hour at first, but now understand that I needed the extra 15 mins to catch up.
- by mdecarbo
Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:17 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Rate question - when will Paul pass Mary?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6034
Hey Brent - thanks for answering the questions. Long time no talk, I'm back on the GMAT grind - taking it in 2 weeks. I did accidentally leave out that there are 8 volunteers, by which 4 will be selected random for the charity group.
- by mdecarbo
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:04 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Probability question - Adam selected and not Karen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5226
Probability question - Adam selected and not Karen
From a group of 8 volunteers, including Adam and Karen, 4 are to be selected at random to organize a charity event. What is the probability that Andrew will be among the 4 selected and Karen will not?
A 3/7
B 5/12
C 27/70
D 2/7
E 9/35
- by mdecarbo
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:26 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Probability question - Adam selected and not Karen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5226
Rate question - when will Paul pass Mary?
Mary passed a certain gas station on a highway while traveling west at a constant speed of 50 mph. Then, 15 minutes later, Paul passed the same gas station while traveling west at a constant speed of 60 mph. If both travelers maintained their speed and both remained on the highway for at least 2 hou...
- by mdecarbo
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:14 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Rate question - when will Paul pass Mary?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6034
GMAT experts- please rate my AWA essay.
PROMPT: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have r...
- by mdecarbo
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:24 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: GMAT experts- please rate my AWA essay.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1112
650 First Try - Weighing strategy options...
Hi All, So after three months of pretty diligent study, I finally took the GMAT today. My goal was at least a 700. I used gmatprepnow.com videos, Official Guide, as well as Official Guides Verbal & Quant 2nd Edition supplemental books. Exam scores were as follows: 610 - Q33, V40 580 - Q39, V31 6...
- by mdecarbo
Wed May 15, 2013 7:50 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 650 First Try - Weighing strategy options...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1333
First Attempt - 650
Hi All, So after three months of pretty diligent study, I finally took the GMAT today. My goal was at least a 700. I used gmatprepnow.com videos, Official Guide, as well as Official Guides Verbal & Quant 2nd Edition supplemental books. Exam scores were as follows: 610 - Q33, V40 580 - Q39, V31 6...
- by mdecarbo
Thu May 02, 2013 5:07 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: First Attempt - 650
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1600
Stuck in a rut - any advice would be great
Hi All, I've been studying for the GMAT since the beginning of February. I'm scheduled to take the exam May 3. During the beginning of my prep I made significant gains in my CAT scores... from 610 -580 - 690 - 690 My verbal scores were 40 (89%), 31 (66%) (rushed through to see increase in Quant scor...
- by mdecarbo
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:51 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Stuck in a rut - any advice would be great
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1063
- by mdecarbo
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:43 am- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Can an expert rate my essay? - Haven't had one rated yet...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1374
Sorry,
I think that I asked the question wrong.
Peter can do 1/x of the job in an hour[/b]... that might make the question logical.[/b]
- by mdecarbo
Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:30 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Rate Questions Strategy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 904
Rate Questions Strategy
I recently took a quant section of a GMAT CAT exam. I came across a few rate questions and wanted to understand the best strategies in tackling them. In general, I have a bit of problem setting these up when it's not straight someone does it at this rate, the other at this rate, what is rate togethe...
- by mdecarbo
Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:09 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Rate Questions Strategy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 904
Can an expert rate my essay? - Haven't had one rated yet...
Argument: “The inflow of immigrant workers into our community has put a downward pressure on wages. In fact, the average compensation of unskilled labor in our city has declined by nearly 10% over the past 5 years. Therefore, to protect our local economy, it is essential to impose a moratorium on ...
- by mdecarbo
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:27 am- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Can an expert rate my essay? - Haven't had one rated yet...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1374