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you can keep pressing, but you are the one burning energy trying to get some form of satisfaction that will probably never occur. Best case scenario - GMAC apologizes, says there was an error on their part, publishes it in national news and sends you a case of cupcakes for the trouble. But you have ...

by whataB

Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Ask the Test Maker
Topic: GMAC “punished� me for pointing out a genuine fault
Replies: 27
Views: 9590

good questions and I'm sure others will have lots of advice, so I'll stick to addressing just one of your concerns - but the one that's hardest to fix silly mistakes the problem w/ silly mistakes is that you make them carelessly, so they are very hard to catch in the moment, and it's only hindsight ...

by whataB

Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 650 to 750+ / Wanna get high
Replies: 4
Views: 2470

I'll second that - a practice test is for sure where you should start after that, take some time to do some deep reflection to tackle subject materials in the order of importance (i.e. where you are weak vs strong, and if that area is common on the gmat. for example, you may be VERY weak in combinat...

by whataB

Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 50 Days
Replies: 3
Views: 1715

With my past students, this issue of fatigue can be tricky to manage, but is something you can get under control relatively rapidly. Without going into too much detail on the biology of what's happening, basically, your system for getting energy to the brain and maintaining focus is over taxed when ...

by whataB

Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Tips to build test endurance with high level questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2740

I'm gonna jump in on this too. Rich is right, that as you continue to master the basics AND you develop the habit of writing everything down, you'll surprise yourself with your increase in accuracy and speed. Further, when budgeting time for questions, you want to consider time "blocks" fo...

by whataB

Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Pacing Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2338

There's a large range of schools that - at first glance - you should be competitive at. I think a good place to start is with some questions? Why do you want an MBA - what are your plans with the degree? What field do you plan to pursue? What's your personality type? These questions are a good place...

by whataB

Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Which schools to target with GMAT score of 680-690
Replies: 7
Views: 18301