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Just got my official score report. At least I got a 6.0 on my AWA.

by cyclonus

Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 690 (Q: 43, V: 41), feeling a little deflated
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

"If Duke is your first choice and you can hit the Oct. 6 deadline, then early action is an option for you. If you would not attend Duke over one of your other schools, then you should not apply early action and apply in R1." Yes, I understand that it's an option, but what is the advantage ...

by cyclonus

Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Profile Evaluation Request for Duke/UNC admission
Replies: 5
Views: 1671

Lisa: Thank you for the great advice. I think I will end up retaking the GMAT as I don't really have to study a lot of content. I know the content well and I was scoring 700+ easily in practice exams and I think I just had a bad day. If anything, timing is what I need to work on. Do you think with m...

by cyclonus

Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Profile Evaluation Request for Duke/UNC admission
Replies: 5
Views: 1671

Profile Evaluation Request for Duke/UNC admission

- GPA, major, school 2.97/4.0, Computer Science, Georgia Tech 2005 Certificate in Finance. - GMAT with breakdown 690 (Q:43,V:41) - resume highlights, including company name, job titles and promotions Software Engineer 2, Harris Corporation (2005-present) -4 years work experience, 1 promotion. Have s...

by cyclonus

Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Profile Evaluation Request for Duke/UNC admission
Replies: 5
Views: 1671

690 (Q: 43, V: 41), feeling a little deflated

Took my GMAT exam today at 12:30 pm. I felt pretty confident overall and I was scoring 710-740 on my gmat prep exams, so this comes as a blow. Especially on the quant, I think the lowest score I got on the practice exams was a 44. The questions did feel easier than usual, but I did run out of time a...

by cyclonus

Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 690 (Q: 43, V: 41), feeling a little deflated
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

You have to pay attention to order of operations.

2^3^2 is the same as 2^(3^2).
You multiplied 3*2 instead of 3 squared which is 9.

by cyclonus

Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponents GMAT Prep Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1529

Congratulations on the admission as well as the merit scholarship!! Duke is my dream school, so here's hoping I get in! I'm applying this Fall.

by cyclonus

Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: Admissions Success Stories
Topic: Test
Replies: 10
Views: 15333

hey, much congratulations dude.

Duke is also my #1 choice. Please provide a debrief of the process. Thanks!

by cyclonus

Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Admissions Success Stories
Topic: DUKE, Round 3: ADMITTED!
Replies: 6
Views: 7681