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Also... Dana, you're right that it's understandable that people would want to improve their score. But, at the same time they shouldn't become obsessed with it! It is really not the most important aspect of the application. The GMAT is just a tool aimed at measuring your quantiative, problem solving...
- by Sally222
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:54 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 700->620; Retake?
- Replies: 14
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There is practically no difference between a 700 and a 750 in the eyes of admission officers. Ask one for yourself. If you score a 700 on the GMAT, or close to it, there is absolutely no reason to take it again. Your time would be much better spent making the rest of your application the best it can...
- by Sally222
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:38 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 700->620; Retake?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4231
Finally, I also printed off EVERY math problem from my last two practice tests, because I was feeling jittery in math. I went through every problem, and in my head (or on paper) re-solved the problem. An hour later, I felt VERY confident in math, because I was able to re-solve every problem correct...
- by Sally222
Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:55 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT THIS SATURDAY quant help.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2429
I would just like to say that I think you're crazy for retaking the gmat after getting a 700. That is a sufficient score for any school in the country. Even if you scored better the second time around, it would have made practically no difference to your application. A 700 or 750, whatever, you are ...
- by Sally222
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:13 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 700->620; Retake?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4231
cbenk -- I was with you up until this part "So we want to find Kaye - Alberto = (5x-10) - (3x+10) = 2x - 20. " After that I got totally lost. You stopped explaining the steps! I am in the same boat as the OP. I understand it after someone explains it to me, but I can't come up with it on m...
- by Sally222
Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:17 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT THIS SATURDAY quant help.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2429