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Thanks Lisa. I figured as much; I guess I was just secretly hoping you would say it wouldnt make a difference. I will waive my rights and just not let my curiosity get the best of me. :)

by top10hopeful

Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:53 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Should you waive your right to view letter of recs?
Replies: 3
Views: 16416

Should you waive your right to view letter of recs?

Hi Lisa, I'd like your opinion on if you should/should not waive your right to view and if this has any implications on adcom's view of your candidacy or character? I presume waiving would indicate confidence in your choice of recommenders, but then again, people (like me) are probably curious to se...

by top10hopeful

Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Should you waive your right to view letter of recs?
Replies: 3
Views: 16416

Thanks for the reality check Lisa; I really appreciate it! =)

by top10hopeful

Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:08 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Lisa - Can you please evaluate my profile? Thx in advance!
Replies: 2
Views: 1305

Just about beat it....(good enough for me)...

Just finished my 2nd take of the exam and got a 690 (Q44, V41). The score is bittersweet because my quant in practice tests was Q47-48, and my verbal is right on target, I was averaging V40-41. However, I have decided not to resit, as it's just too much stress while also trying to do applications, e...

by top10hopeful

Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Just about beat it....(good enough for me)...
Replies: 1
Views: 1720

thx!

thx convoluted - it's encouraging to know im not alone. i think i struggle with data suff. so that is where i am going to focus my "re-prep." i honestly felt the verbal was "easy" but I should have done better than V40 if it was that easy - so clearly there must be room for impro...


Advice Requested - 660 GMAT (Q42, V40)....Top 10 schools...

I just took my GMAT after 2 months of preparation and scored much lower than any of my practice tests, and was essentially quite upset by the above score. I used the OGs, Manhattan GMAT guides, and GMATPrep. On 5 Manhattan GMAT CATs and on 4 takes of the GMAT Prep I consistently scored in the 720-74...