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Hi Dana, Thank you so much for your suggestions. I've ordered CR book in Amazon just now. How did you use that book? 11 increase in verbal is so amazing. I agree with you on that the lack of practicing is the reason for my math score. I'd take a look at Kaplan book as well. As to general suggestion ...

by nextstop

Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 700->620; Retake?
Replies: 14
Views: 4231

Hi Dana, You're amazing! 1st test: Q. 49 / V. 36 2st test: Q 42 / V. 33 As you can see the quant score dropped substantially. Maybe it's because I was not preparing for it hard the second time since I was a bit confident about quant section. Materials: I've used MGMAT strategy guides, MGMAT CATs, OG...

by nextstop

Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 700->620; Retake?
Replies: 14
Views: 4231

Hi Dana, Thank you for your response. The average score of each school varies from mid-600s to 740 (e.g., Wharton, 740; Emory, 720; Syracuse, 680, etc.). I was targeting top 10-15 schools in the nation. Will the schools look at a drop in scores negatively ? I was neither confident nor discouraged th...

by nextstop

Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 700->620; Retake?
Replies: 14
Views: 4231

700->620; Retake?

I can't believe I scored lower in my second attempt on real gmat. +/- 20-30 is acceptable, but 80 points? I think I've recovered from the mental shock, but now still debating whether to take the test again within a month period. I am applying for PhD in business programs this winter. Need honest adv...

by nextstop

Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 700->620; Retake?
Replies: 14
Views: 4231