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Positive Prep Tests, Poor Actual

Studied for the last two months, racked up 670 and 680 on the GMAT Prep, 670, 670 and 610 on the MGMAT prep, took the actual today and wound up with 610. Highly disappointed and wondering what others think my next step should be...

by Parkway Paul

Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Positive Prep Tests, Poor Actual
Replies: 1
Views: 1352

MGMAT Quant - How realistic of a gage is it?

Finished up the Quant section of the MGMAT CAT and a good portion of the questions on there were significantly harder than any problems I came across in any of the OG books. With that being said, and noting that others have had the same experience, how should I best gage myself against the MGMAT ver...

by Parkway Paul

Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: MGMAT Quant - How realistic of a gage is it?
Replies: 4
Views: 1715

Application Timing Strategy

The way it is looking right now I'm not going to make 1st round apps for most schools; however, what are the pros and cons of applying 2nd round? Any application timing strategies that you might suggest? I'm not a rock star applicant, but right around the average for most of the schools ranked 11-20.

by Parkway Paul

Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Application Timing Strategy
Replies: 1
Views: 1285

GMAT Overdose

I have taken the GMAT 6 times to date, albeit hastily in hindsight. I took it the first time 2 years ago with minimal preparation and got a 490, which I followed up by taking a Kaplan class. After the Kaplan class I took it 4 times between June and November of 2007, scoring 570, 560, 590 and 610 res...

by Parkway Paul

Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: GMAT Overdose
Replies: 1
Views: 1444

Most schools only look at the highest score IF you've taken the exam only twice. Once you hit three or more times, many schools begin to average scores. You should call the school you're interested in to determine its policy. If that was the case wouldn't schools have to indicate such actions? From...

by Parkway Paul

Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: if i have taken GMAT twice, and if...
Replies: 8
Views: 1918

Thank you for your insight. I know Duke and Cornell are definite stretches, and although Yale isn't ranked high, I know it's competitive due in part to being an Ivy. Would you suggest to focus my research and application efforts to schools ranked in the Top 16-25 range, with less brand equity in com...

by Parkway Paul

Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Evaluation
Replies: 3
Views: 2170

These are fabulous! Thanks!

by Parkway Paul

Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:02 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: "Best in Class" Key Strategies
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Candidacy Evaluation

I intend on applying to B-School for Fall 2009 admission, at which point I will have close to 5 years, or 56 months, of progressive experience in the healthcare sector, having worked in the areas of Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences for companies of varying size ($250M to $40B). Add...

by Parkway Paul

Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Candidacy Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 1233

Evaluation

I intend on applying to B-School for Fall 2009 admission, at which point I will have close to 5 years, or 56 months, of progressive experience in the healthcare sector, having worked in the areas of Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences for companies of varying size ($250M to $40B). Add...

by Parkway Paul

Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Evaluation
Replies: 3
Views: 2170

"Best in Class" Key Strategies

Curious as to what everyone's thoughts are regarding "best in class" key strategies for each question type.

ie. Critical Reasoning:
Read the question, map out the passage in order to identify the assumption, evidence and conclusion and then apply the 'Denial Test'

by Parkway Paul

Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: "Best in Class" Key Strategies
Replies: 2
Views: 1430