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Thanks Brian. I'm not pursuing MC because I realized that it isn't what I want to do. I originally considered MC because there seems to be a trend among MBA students to go into that field. After doing more research and looking at my future aspirations, I decided that I would rather go into IB/finance.

by weven

Tue May 28, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Need Advice: Waitlist & Beyond...Retake GMAT?
Replies: 11
Views: 3534

Thank you all for your replies, the application process has been a daunting task to say the least. I owe you all an update. Currently, I am still waitlisted at Duke and Ross after round 2. However, I have been accepted to CMU Tepper, UCLA Anderson, and UVA Darden so the process is finally over. To t...

by weven

Thu May 09, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Need Advice: Waitlist & Beyond...Retake GMAT?
Replies: 11
Views: 3534

Need Advice: Waitlist & Beyond...Retake GMAT?

Thought this might be a better forum area to post this: Hi, I'm considering taking the GMAT for the 3rd time after being waitlisted for a top 15 school. Profile: GMAT 1st: 620 (q?, v36) GMAT 2nd: 680 (q47, v36) GPA: 3.28/4.00 from a state school with BS in Finance WE: 4.5 yrs managing and operating ...

by weven

Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Need Advice: Waitlist & Beyond...Retake GMAT?
Replies: 2
Views: 1272

Need Advice: Waitlist & Beyond...Retake GMAT?

Hi, I'm considering taking the GMAT for the 3rd time after being waitlisted for a top 15 school. Profile: GMAT 1st: 620 (q?, v36) GMAT 2nd: 680 (q47, v36) GPA: 3.28/4.00 from a state school with BS in Finance WE: 4.5 yrs managing and operating a large family restaurant business Intern: Merrill Lynch...

by weven

Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Need Advice: Waitlist & Beyond...Retake GMAT?
Replies: 11
Views: 3534

Not sure if you were like me, but I experienced that while the MGMAT is very good for testing knowledge/concepts, it did not accurately reflect the GMAT exam. I also underperformed when compared to the MGMAT practice exams my first time. If you decide to retake, I recommend taking the MGMAT exams ag...

by weven

Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GMAT 530 (44 , 20) Disappointed :(
Replies: 3
Views: 2350

Just wanted to update this and proudly say that I was able to Beat the Gmat today. Lots of hard work and practice but I managed:

GMAT 680
Q: 47 (73%)
V: 36 (79%)

This site has helped a lot and wanted to encourage others to keep working hard.

by weven

Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Disappointing GMAT score 620
Replies: 2
Views: 2181

Disappointing GMAT score 620

Hi everyone, I took the MGMAT prep course and was severely disappointed with my actual GMAT score today 620 (Q39, V36) I had been timing myself with AWA to mimic real test conditions and my previous exams were (first time taking exams and timed): MGMAT CAT 6 (Q44, V38) MGMAT CAT 5 (Q44, V38) MGMAT C...

by weven

Tue May 22, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Disappointing GMAT score 620
Replies: 2
Views: 2181