Hi Lisa, I have a quick question regarding undergrad performance. I graduated one semester late due to a major change from finance to marketing (wasn't happy with finance). This led to my having to "catch up" to meet the marketing pre-reqs. Is this a big enough reason to write an explanati...

Is 720 the new 700?

As most of you know, the percentiles for the GMAT have changed dramatically over the past decade. Back then, a 700 was around 95th percentile. Now, its 90th. Either the test has become easier (which I doubt), the quality of test takers has increased (Very plausible), or the prep companies are doing ...

I studied about 10 - 15 hours per week for about 4 months. Make sure you go through the OG several times. I did a total of 8 practice exams. I made sure I understood all the problems I missed. I wished I did the Manhattan GMAT exams, bc I may have scored even higher had I done them. All the Best

Hi again Lisa, I re-took the GMAT today, and was very pleased with a score of 700 (47 Q 40 V). As I have been studying for the past 5 months. I haven't written any essays. My question is, given that first deadlines to schools are in about 6 weeks, is that enough time to write killer essays for about...

Why do same point totals translate to different scores??

I recently scored a 620 on the GMAT (will retake) with a 40 Q and 35 V. While browsing the topics, I noticed there were several who scored the same 620, but had much lower scaled point totals. One individual scored a 630 with a 38 Q and 34 V. Can anyone please explain how this is possible? Do differ...

Difficult Math Work Problem (GMAT Prep)

Need help with the following. Any help is appreciated.

2 Years in Marketing - low GMAT - Apply this year?

Hello, I am currently trying to decide whether or not to apply this year to business school. I have 2 years experience (2.5 upon application) in a marketing firm specializing in media management and data analysis. I would like to get an MBA to change my career path towards management (and strategy) ...