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I would like to tell you about my admissions consulting experience.... Critical Square was ‘critical’ factor in turning my unfruitful 2 year struggle to get into a good business school into a success beyond my expectations. In my first year of trying for b-school I had hired another local admiss...

by avik629

Sat Jun 13, 2015 7:04 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Best MBA Admissions Consulting Service?
Replies: 135
Views: 86557

A review of Critical Square or how to not fail multiple time

Critical Square was ‘critical’ factor in turning my unfruitful 2 year struggle to get into a good business school into a success beyond my expectations. In my first year of trying for b-school I had hired another local admissions consultant, but I was not able to get an admit even though I got t...


Missing Stratus Prep package from Mega Bonus.

Hello, I bought the Economist Gmat course and I have received the welcome mail from BeatTheGmat. But I have not received the following: 1.)Exclusive 30-minute MBA Admissions Counseling Session on School Selection ($250 value) from Stratus Prep Plese help me as soon as you can with this. My details a...

by avik629

Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: Ask Stratus Admissions Counseling
Topic: Missing Stratus Prep package from Mega Bonus.
Replies: 1
Views: 1865

Which Schools have deferred admissions?

Hi, I was looking for schools which had deffered admissions for people with less tha 2 years experience. Effectively they admit you and then ask you to join whenever you are done with gaining the adequate amount of experience. I found just one. ISB Early Entry Option. Does anyone else know of any ot...

by avik629

Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:06 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Which Schools have deferred admissions?
Replies: 1
Views: 1157

Applying with multiple scores.

I have taken the GMAT 3 times. On my last attempt my AWA and IR scores went doen a little. Attempt 1 : Q48 V35 ; Overall: 680 ; AWA:4.5 ; IR:3 Attempt 2 : Q50 V34 ; Overall: 690 ; AWA:4.5 ; IR:6 Attempt 3 : Q46 V40 ; Overall: 700 ; AWA:4.0 ; IR:5 I have some questions regarding what AdCom will do ba...

by avik629

Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:06 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Applying with multiple scores.
Replies: 1
Views: 1270

Hi all, Thanks for all the replies. I have decided to wring every drop out of all the resources I have with me. And the only way I can see, to improve my time management is to apply the strategy on mock exams. On another note, I want to share something odd that happened to me. I got the same AWA on ...

by avik629

Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT 1: Q48 V34 ; GMAT 2: Q50 V34; Here's what went wrong.
Replies: 7
Views: 3247

Hi, Thanks. I had the same time benchmarks for Quant. One problem I faced was, once I had written it. to recheck I was turning the pages to fish out where I had written it. The verbal benchmark was new. I was under the impression that because the time for SC, CR, & RC are different, this wont wo...

by avik629

Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT 1: Q48 V34 ; GMAT 2: Q50 V34; Here's what went wrong.
Replies: 7
Views: 3247

Hi avik629, A Q50/V34 would score you in the high 600s (probably 680 or 690, either of which is considered a strong score), so I don't see a problem. If your goal was to score a 700+, then you've already defined the issues. You have some pacing and tactical problems in the Verbal section. By your o...

by avik629

Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:54 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT 1: Q48 V34 ; GMAT 2: Q50 V34; Here's what went wrong.
Replies: 7
Views: 3247

GMAT 1: Q48 V34 ; GMAT 2: Q50 V34; Here's what went wrong.

Note: I follow techniques as outlined by all MGMAT books. First attempt. 1.)Quant was ok, though I was not very confident whether I did well, right after exam, I was not too worried and my score says I did OK. 2.)Verbal was disastrous. RC : I had my strategy right(3 min passage reading,notes,1min pe...

by avik629

Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT 1: Q48 V34 ; GMAT 2: Q50 V34; Here's what went wrong.
Replies: 7
Views: 3247