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I spent a lot of time and effort on this test. I just took the test today and got a 460. Every question seemed like a mystery to me. The test didn't seem to let up at all. The questions seemed harder than the practice problems I did. I have Knewton but honestly it was a waste of time for me. I thin...

by MBA_Ziggy

Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 460, What just happened?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3861

I can totally relate to that. I took knewton as well and it is a waste of time in my opinion too. Didnt get too far with it. I hope to do some self study with a different strategy and see if I can improve my score going forward. Good luck to you! The GMAT doesn't lend itself well to people that hav...

by MBA_Ziggy

Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 460, What just happened?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3861

How the hell did I get a B in calculus but can't handle 10th grade GMAT math? :( Interestingly I just had a discussion on this. In high school/college, most exams test you on one skill, memorization. If you memorize the formula, memorize the few ways shown in the book, and you're almost guarantee t...

by MBA_Ziggy

Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 460, What just happened?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3861

460, What just happened?!

I spent a lot of time and effort on this test. I just took the test today and got a 460. Every question seemed like a mystery to me. The test didn't seem to let up at all. The questions seemed harder than the practice problems I did. I have Knewton but honestly it was a waste of time for me. I think...

by MBA_Ziggy

Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 460, What just happened?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3861

Thanks everyone, excellent explanations!

by MBA_Ziggy

Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Extreme Values - Inequalities
Replies: 6
Views: 3166

Extreme Values - Inequalities

3. If 2h+k<8, g+3h=15, k=4, what is the possible range of values for g? [spoiler] Plugging in 4.... 2h+4 <8 2h<4 h<2 LT= Less than GT = Greater than g+3h=15 g+3(LT2)=15 g+LT6=15 g=15-LT6 <-----why did this change to GT?...I can't visualize what is going on g=GT(9) g>9 [/spoiler] Thanks.

by MBA_Ziggy

Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Extreme Values - Inequalities
Replies: 6
Views: 3166

Combining Inequalities

2.
Is a+2b<c+2d?
1) a<c
2) d>b
[spoiler]
Adding statement 1 and 2

a < c
b < d
a+b< c+d
(we can add another b<d.....why?)
a+2b <c+2d[/spoiler]

by MBA_Ziggy

Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:09 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Combining Inequalities
Replies: 2
Views: 1285

Thanks for the response. So your telling me that the first 5 to 10 question approach is bogus? When I say concentrate on the first 5-10, I'm not suggesting that I will totally guess on the remainder on the test. I just won't worry as much using process of elimination in order to complete the test. ...

by MBA_Ziggy

Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need 550 minimum - 1 1/2 weeks left
Replies: 5
Views: 1212

Thanks for the response. So your telling me that the first 5 to 10 question approach is bogus? When I say concentrate on the first 5-10, I'm not suggesting that I will totally guess on the remainder on the test. I just won't worry as much using process of elimination in order to complete the test. T...

by MBA_Ziggy

Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:24 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need 550 minimum - 1 1/2 weeks left
Replies: 5
Views: 1212

Need 550 minimum - 1 1/2 weeks left

Have been studying off/on.... For the real exam... Should I concentrate on just getting the first 5 questions right (spend extra time) then not worry about the remainder of the section (as long as I finish?) I have the following books: Manhattan SC (read and completed exercises) Manhattan Number Pro...

by MBA_Ziggy

Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need 550 minimum - 1 1/2 weeks left
Replies: 5
Views: 1212

Perhaps you are not approaching the materials the right way. I am studying materials from MGMAT and hack the GMAT for math, and if you follow the book and do the questions at the end of each chapter, there is no reason why things won't make sense to you. If you do not understand the explanation, yo...

by MBA_Ziggy

Fri May 28, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Strategy Suggestions - Knewton.
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

GMAT Strategy Suggestions - Knewton.

Hello everyone, I'm currently using Knewton. All in all it's good. I attended the live classes once but mostly I just watch them archived. It allows me to take a break and re-watch concepts I don't understand. I am on lesson 5 out of 12. It has been pretty slow going. I was looking at the Manhattan ...

by MBA_Ziggy

Thu May 27, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Strategy Suggestions - Knewton.
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

When will be the next 50% off?
Your answer is greatly appreciated. B-)

by MBA_Ziggy

Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:26 am
Forum: Ask a Knewton representative
Topic: Knewton GMAT Discounts
Replies: 13
Views: 3295

What happened?

I am not sure what happened. I have been out of school only a couple of years. I have taken math courses through calculus and discrete mathematics for computer science. I earned a B or better in all math classes. I guess I will try the practice test one more time (after my light preparation). If I g...

by MBA_Ziggy

Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need at least 450
Replies: 4
Views: 7872

Need at least 450

I need a minimum of a 450 to get into a state university. I thought it should be attainable with no preparation. I guess I was wrong. I took the Princeton Review test from the Online Express course. I got a 310! I don’t even remember seeing a score that low on this forum. I have to admit that I did ...

by MBA_Ziggy

Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need at least 450
Replies: 4
Views: 7872