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I received a PM asking me to comment. My ultimate goal is to understand any concepts / logical thinking being tested, devise the best way for me to think through and answer the question, and figure out how I'm going to recognize a similar problem in the future, so that I can go use the "best w...

by sxdas

Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:13 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: HowTo: 750+
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

I would say 'D' too.

'E' can be eliminated too due to the word 'Some', which cannot be considered to be STRONG enough

by sxdas

Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: MGMAT CR
Replies: 17
Views: 3550

Stacey Koprince wrote:Our standard deviation is about 50 points. The SD on the official test is about 30 points.
Oops! I'm sorry about that. I didn't know that this is what you were referring to when you mentioned it earlier. My bad.

Thank you , Stacey.

by sxdas

Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Best Practice Tests?
Replies: 285
Views: 313386

MGMAT test scores compared against the real G

Can someone please tell me what is the range of difference in scores one can expect between the MGMAT tests and the real test? :roll:

Test day is getting closer and I'm still fluctuating between 590 and 640 (That's about 50-ish points from wht I need).

by sxdas

Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Best Practice Tests?
Replies: 285
Views: 313386

Hey glad to hear it! Your english seems good to me - I'm sure you can boost that verbal score! Hello ! And yes, after a long break. G-Day is in another 2 weeks time and I'm still fighting it out to beat that 35 barrier that I've been touching consistently. After analysis, I've improvised on my CR s...

by sxdas

Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 550: after 3 months of prep :-(
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

Thanks mayonnai5e

From your writing, it appears that you are a native English speaker, which bodes well for your chances of upping that Verbal score. Indeed, with a 18V score, you have a lot of room for improvement. If you can maintain your 47Q and move your 18V score, you should be able to achieve the 640-660 goal ...

by sxdas

Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 550: after 3 months of prep :-(
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

thank you Stacey

Thank you Stacey, a trillion times, for your time and patience. Kindly allow me time till Monday to provide you with an in-depth analysis that I can present to you with all the nitty-grittys you've asked for. I do have access to the Manhattan tests, but, never went beyond the question bank for the S...

by sxdas

Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 550: after 3 months of prep :-(
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

550: after 3 months of prep :-(

Hello beat-the-gmatters ... I come with sad news. I've been preparing for this big day today since May 2008. Also underwent a tutorial offered by TPReview. Pls don't mind if this one's getting a little too emotional. It's bcos I just got back from the test center with a score report saying 550: (M-4...

by sxdas

Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:15 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 550: after 3 months of prep :-(
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

VerbalAttttacker, I'm squashed on the SC front too. I went through the whole of Manhattan SC guide but am yet to understand the strategy to attack any SC question. All the errors (VPIMPS) come to my head once I see a question... :? Any advice?? Das Thanks Gaurav... Am slowly getting better.. started...

by sxdas

Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: SC & Speed Reading Strategies for non-native English ppl
Replies: 3
Views: 2669