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Btw, great score! Glad to hear the exam went so well for you!

by 12345

Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 750!!!!!!! Best score on all tests. And I hate Kaplan.
Replies: 16
Views: 6087

Can you share some insights on how you did so well on verbal?

Thx

by 12345

Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 750!!!!!!! Best score on all tests. And I hate Kaplan.
Replies: 16
Views: 6087

Haha I did :) – you offer some really great advice!
Thanks for all the insightful tips and suggestions.
Shall do regarding next steps - I will keep you posted as I move through my studying.....
Cheers

by 12345

Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Getting Past 40 in Verbal, 44 in Quant - pls help!
Replies: 17
Views: 10587

Hi, I have to respectfully disagree. I myself have been able to take both GMAT Prep Tests 4-5x. For further proof below is an excerpt from user TedCornell “ GmatPrep Test often: Unfortunately the GMATprep software has only 2 tests, but the last few weeks before my exam, I kept deleting and retaking ...

by 12345

Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: does reinstalling mba.com's gmat software give new tests?
Replies: 5
Views: 1623
by 12345

Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 620 to 760 -- I OWNED the GMAT
Replies: 57
Views: 108202

Below, is amazing advice courtesy of Stacey Koprince that I have copied and pasted below from the various blogs she has contributed to. I know many of you are following this thread so wanted to share, plus it helps me to have everything in one place. Some of the questions to ask yourself when analyz...

by 12345

Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Getting Past 40 in Verbal, 44 in Quant - pls help!
Replies: 17
Views: 10587

Hi Stacey, Thank you for the very insightful advice. I have already started to incorporate your advice in analyzing both my correct and incorrect answers. “ If you can articulate that, you have a good shot of avoiding the traps on the test. If you can't articulate that, you're a lot more likely to f...

by 12345

Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Getting Past 40 in Verbal, 44 in Quant - pls help!
Replies: 17
Views: 10587

You should absolutely take it now, while you are still a student and in school mode. Life only gets busier once you finish school, and your study skills only get rustier. Also, you'll notice schools are starting to trend younger (a prime example is HBS' 2+2 program) so 24-25 is in the sweet spot, th...

by 12345

Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Should I take the GMAT now?
Replies: 7
Views: 1206

You will not get new tests, but can get new questions. To clarify, you will definitely get some repeat questions - but also a host of new ones. I have taken the GMAT Prep Test 1, 4x and yes by the fourth time you have seen over the half the questions, but there are still new one that make it worth i...

by 12345

Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:03 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: does reinstalling mba.com's gmat software give new tests?
Replies: 5
Views: 1623

I am working through Powerscore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible and would have to say it is the best resource for CR I have come across (aside from the official guide)

by 12345

Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:52 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 40 days to go...strategy to improve score pls!!
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Can you pls share your strategy on SC questions?

Thx

by 12345

Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:36 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 620 to 760 -- I OWNED the GMAT
Replies: 57
Views: 108202

Hi Stacey, Thanks for the prompt reply. Pls find my answers below: What was your quant and verbal breakdown on your official test? Verbal 37 (81%) Quant 42 (63%) AWA 6.0 (87%) Overall GMAT score: 640 (76%) Did both drop significantly from your practice tests? Or was one more responsible for the drop...

by 12345

Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:44 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Getting Past 40 in Verbal, 44 in Quant - pls help!
Replies: 17
Views: 10587

Thank you both for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate the prompt replies! :)

by 12345

Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Getting Past 40 in Verbal, 44 in Quant - pls help!
Replies: 17
Views: 10587

Hi DanaJ,
Just to clarify a couple of things if that helps.
I used a tutor in the past but am currently studying on my own.
I am a native English speaker. With regards to Quant, DS is problematic for me in terms of both accuracy and speed.
Thx

by 12345

Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:01 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Getting Past 40 in Verbal, 44 in Quant - pls help!
Replies: 17
Views: 10587

Hi Prasanna

"Identified the traps set by the DS questions. There are not many I would say" - can you pls elaborate on this, do you have a doc you can share with the traps set by DS questions?

thx

by 12345

Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: OG hit rate drop with harder questions and timing
Replies: 2
Views: 2538