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Thanks DanaJ, you definitely helped me reach success... so I thank you. Your posts and articles were inspiring and helpful.

by and1ms238

Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Beat the GMAT on retake!
Replies: 4
Views: 2060

Beat the GMAT on retake!

Took the exam yesterday morning in snowy New Jersey - and I accomplished my Target Score! Had a great experience at the test center. With a blizzard approaching, I was for sure the exam center was going to close down for the day. To my surprise, I called up that morning at 6am (they said that if it ...

by and1ms238

Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Beat the GMAT on retake!
Replies: 4
Views: 2060

Half the time Statements A and B are both insufficient?

Going through the BTG flash cards, I came across this: INSUFFICIENT: Half the time statements (A) and (B) are both INSUFFICIENT. Is this true? So does that mean that 50% of the DS Answers will be Either (C) together or (E) neither? And that half will be either (A), (B), or (D)? Is this proven to be ...

by and1ms238

Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Half the time Statements A and B are both insufficient?
Replies: 4
Views: 1398

Help With Work Problems

I was reviewing the BTG Flash cards and I came across this flash card. Can someone help explain to me the concept of 'inverting' here? In the example, is A the amount of time? For example: If machine A makes 5 gallons per Hour and machine B makes 8 gallons per hour, then how many can the two machine...

by and1ms238

Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Help With Work Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1174

Yes, I understand how to get there. In my practice, I calculated that correctly. But I was under the impression that *value* in the question's stem " for how many values of n is an<100?" includes all rational numbers. So my question is: Are all 'values' considered integers? I thought all v...

by and1ms238

Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Algebra Sequence & Series
Replies: 4
Views: 1349

Algebra Sequence & Series

This problem comes from OG 12 #45. If r is a constant and an=an for all positive integers n, for how many values of n is an<100? (1) a50 = 500 (2) a100 + A105 = 2,050 NOTE: an is read as function of n... in essence... f(n) My questions is what is the GMACs definition of value? I went through this pr...

by and1ms238

Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Algebra Sequence & Series
Replies: 4
Views: 1349

That's great advice. I'm in the process of going through each problem that I currently did... reading through the OG explanations. I do have a few of the MGMAT Quant Guides... I have Word Translations and Fractions, Decimals, and Percents. Do you recommend another? Here is my situation. I take the G...

by and1ms238

Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: OG 12 Difficulty Levels & Scoring
Replies: 8
Views: 3516

The better strategy is to just take the time to learn how to do every problem in the officical guide so you are adequately prepared for the exam. Otherwise, you are rolling the dice that you won't be asked a question with the same fundamentals as the problems you don't know how to do. So what your ...

by and1ms238

Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: OG 12 Difficulty Levels & Scoring
Replies: 8
Views: 3516

OG 12 Difficulty Levels & Scoring

I know there are different levels of difficulty in OG 12 - Easy (1-77), Medium (78-154), and Hard (155-230). My question revolves around scoring percentiles. See, I've gone through the questions... timing myself as if it were a real exam (minus the CAT part). On the easy level, I moved pretty effici...

by and1ms238

Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: OG 12 Difficulty Levels & Scoring
Replies: 8
Views: 3516

HELP: Question about system of equstions

Just have a quick questions concerning one of the free BTG Flash cards posted to the site. http://s1.postimage.org/w0nPr.jpg I don't understand the second and third points. When would you be asked to solve for 'part of the system'. Quick Example? Same thing with 'solve for a relationship'... what do...

by and1ms238

Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: HELP: Question about system of equstions
Replies: 1
Views: 891

Awesome! Thanks. I can get basics like that, it's just I fumble a lot when it comes to more complicated algebraic manipulation. Does anyone know if the Manhattan GMAT series covers algebra well?

by and1ms238

Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need a GREAT Strategy for Math Prep!
Replies: 3
Views: 1011

ALGEBRA HELP! Please BTG Community...

Okay, so I'm looking for a more specific type of prep - ALGEBRA! Through my studies, I've noticed that Algebra is my weak point when it comes to GMAT Math. Does anyone know some great Algebra prep books? Now, I'm not looking for high school textbooks. More so, I'm looking for a quick and dirty guide...

by and1ms238

Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: ALGEBRA HELP! Please BTG Community...
Replies: 3
Views: 1368

Need a GREAT Strategy for Math Prep!

Okay, so I'm looking for a more specific type of prep - ALGEBRA! Through my studies, I've noticed that Algebra is my weak point when it comes to GMAT Math. Does anyone know some great Algebra prep books? Now, I'm not looking for high school textbooks. More so, I'm looking for a quick and dirty guide...

by and1ms238

Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need a GREAT Strategy for Math Prep!
Replies: 3
Views: 1011

wow, Brian, that was very detailed and just what I was looking for! that's some great advice. i greatly appreciate your reply. i will apply that to my practice - we'll see what happens! I'll be sure to keep you, and the community, updated. Again, if anyone else has hints/suggestions, feel free to po...

by and1ms238

Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Strategy for Reading Comp SCIENCE Qs
Replies: 3
Views: 849

Strategy for Reading Comp SCIENCE Qs

I've done fairly well on all RC EXCEPT science related passages. Now, the goes back to my middle/high school days when I dreaded taking science courses. I always feared big and wordy textbooks on science topics. Well, that fear is back! I have a tough time getting through complicated science passage...

by and1ms238

Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
Topic: Strategy for Reading Comp SCIENCE Qs
Replies: 1
Views: 1393