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Thanks so much! This is really helpful!

by alex_katharina

Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Percent problem - struggling with wording....
Replies: 2
Views: 2201

Percent problem - struggling with wording....

Hope you can help me explain the "wording" of the following problem: Steve uses a certain copy machine that reduces the image by 13%. What is the percent of the original if Steve reduces the original by another 13%? Based on the way I read the problem... I pick 100 and subtract 13% = 87. T...

by alex_katharina

Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:13 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Percent problem - struggling with wording....
Replies: 2
Views: 2201

Wow. Well, what can I say!? I studied for about a month, and took a prep course. I definetely need more time to prepare. I think after 1 month I just now am getting the general understanding of the format and concepts tested. I think during the beginning of the Quant section I got a few questions I...

by alex_katharina

Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Completely bombed the GMAT. 360
Replies: 3
Views: 1825

Sth. to laugh/cry about: V43 (96th P-tile) & disaster

Ok, here it goes... I bombed the GMAT with 460 today. A stellar V43 and utter disaster with Q18..... I am really proud of my verbal score, but honestly I don't know how I could manage to get a 18 on the quant section. I am going to retake the test in 30 days and NEED a 650!! ! Any suggestions on how...

by alex_katharina

Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Sth. to laugh/cry about: V43 (96th P-tile) & disaster
Replies: 2
Views: 1558

Thank you very much to both Davids! This is very helpful.

by alex_katharina

Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Verbal Timinig Strategy
Replies: 3
Views: 1229

Verbal Timinig Strategy

For the Verbal section of the GMAT, what is the best timing strategy? I am pretty quick with answering SC questions, but need more time for CR and RC. How do I keep track of my time, since the test will randomly select SC, CR and RC questions to answer? Any advice from GMAT veterans? Thanks in advan...

by alex_katharina

Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Verbal Timinig Strategy
Replies: 3
Views: 1229

Scorereport & 20 day time frame

Hello, According to the GMAT official information, it takes 20 days until the score reports are sent to the Universities. Does this mean it takes exactly 20 days or within 20 days, meaning the scores may arrive earlier than 20 days? Is there any way to expedite this score report for an additional fee?

by alex_katharina

Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: Ask the Test Maker
Topic: Scorereport & 20 day time frame
Replies: 2
Views: 5390

Thanks so much! This is really helpful.
Good luck with your MBA or graduate business degree!

by alex_katharina

Thu May 24, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 720 Q:49 V:39 -The mental aspect of the test
Replies: 8
Views: 5868

Thank you for posting this debrief and big congratulations on a great score!! Did you find the actual GMAT quant and verbal questions on the exam a lot tougher than what you experienced with the preparation materials, such as GMAT Prep software or the OG 12 book? How did you gain more speed for SC q...

by alex_katharina

Wed May 23, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 720 Q:49 V:39 -The mental aspect of the test
Replies: 8
Views: 5868

Any feedback on Kaplan 800 and Powerscore CR Bible. Is Kaplan 800 worth it? Yes, it's worth it. If you master all the problems in Kaplan 800, you will score in the 650 range. It is not tailored for 700+ scorers despite what Kaplan might claim. But it is indeed a very useful book, it helped me a lot...

by alex_katharina

Thu May 03, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need advise on advanced scoring
Replies: 6
Views: 1501

Any feedback on Kaplan 800 and Powerscore CR Bible. Is Kaplan 800 worth it? Yes, it's worth it. If you master all the problems in Kaplan 800, you will score in the 650 range. It is not tailored for 700+ scorers despite what Kaplan might claim. But it is indeed a very useful book, it helped me a lot...

by alex_katharina

Tue May 01, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need advise on advanced scoring
Replies: 6
Views: 1501

Love the Manhattan GMAT books and most definitely would love to get the new set of books to help me prepare for the GMAT this summer!

by alex_katharina

Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: New MGMAT 5th Edition Strategy Guides - Win a Free Set!
Replies: 133
Views: 27629

I am no expert on the GMAT, but it seems to me that you may have a timing issue with the test and also need advice on how to study better for it. Read the articles from gmatprepnow.com that are posted on this site or directly on the gmatprepnow.com website! I also find the OG companion from Jeff Sac...

by alex_katharina

Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:28 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Please help! 4th time taking GMAT
Replies: 2
Views: 1230

I am currently studying for the GMAT and plan to apply for PhD programs this fall. If you want to get into a very good PhD program, the average GMAT score is 700. Why would you like to pursue a PhD? A PhD prepares you for a career in academia. Make sure that this is your goal. Also, I strongly recom...

by alex_katharina

Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:21 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT for PHD program
Replies: 1
Views: 1816

Congratulations on this top GMAT score!! Did you find that the actual GMAT questions were very different/more difficult than the ones found in OG 12 or GMAT Prep tests? I've heard that the actual GMAT often is quite a bit harder than the GMAT questions in OG 12.... I am planning on taking the GMAT i...

by alex_katharina

Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Da Summer Patio Studying + Twice is Nice Method
Replies: 4
Views: 2368