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730 – Retake was well worth it!!!!

On June 2, 2007, I took the GMAT and received a 710 (Q48, V40). http://www.beatthegmat.com/viewtopic.php?t=3283 I left the testing center with a feeling of disappointment. After speaking with several alumni of top 10 schools as well as my admissions consultant from Stacy Blackman, I decided to take ...

by cgiles01

Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:08 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 730 – Retake was well worth it!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 4911

...and the -1 comes from factoring out the 2^28. Got it! Your awesome!

Chris

by cgiles01

Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponents - Quick Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2048

I can get to 2^34 - 2^28, but still a little lost how you got to 2^28(2^6 - 1)

Thanks for your help

by cgiles01

Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponents - Quick Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2048

Exponents - Quick Question

I had trouble with the following question from GMAT Prep Test 2:

What is the greatest prime factor of 4^17 - 2^28?

There is probably a very simple way of solving this problem. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

(Answer is 7)

Chris

by cgiles01

Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:21 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponents - Quick Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2048

Stacy, dr, parore, and "guest",

Thank you all so much for your time. One of my initial obsevations was the lack of "breaks" in the Manhattan test. Stacy, your piece on "letting go" was very helpfull and your participation in this forum is greatly appreciated.

Chris

by cgiles01

Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Mahattan GMAT Practice CATs
Replies: 7
Views: 3100

I Need a list of GMAT IDIOMS. Please Help!

Does anyone have a fairly complete list of GMAT IDIOMS?

I would love one!!!

Thanks.

Chris,

by cgiles01

Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: I Need a list of GMAT IDIOMS. Please Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 2993

Retaking, Would Love Some Help!!!

I am retaking the GMAT early next month. On my last test I scored a 710 (48Q, 40V) but I felt terrible throughout the entire verbal section. Can anyone give me some study advice? What materials are best for 700+ level verbal questions?

Thanks!!!

Chris

by cgiles01

Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:13 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Retaking, Would Love Some Help!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1279

Vidya, I am not an expert by any means but I have the same GMAT scroe (48Q, 40V) and I have spoke with several consultants and alumni of top 10 B-schools and the general consensus seems to be to take it again if you felt like a 710 was not your best. You have nothing to lose. Focus on verbal, 2 48s ...

by cgiles01

Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:02 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: 710 v40 q48 - Should I retake?
Replies: 4
Views: 2124

Stacy,

Thank you so much for your response. I have an appointment with Katie Malachuk tomorrow afternoon to explore how your firm can assist me in the application process.

Thanks again.

Chris

by cgiles01

Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Stanford / UCLA / HAAS Material???
Replies: 3
Views: 2510

dr, Thank you so much for your time and incite. I think you bring up a good point about explaining the move to the admissions people. And to answer that question, I was not too fond of living in the city; I did 2 years of M&A advisory work and wanted to experience the M&A process from an int...

by cgiles01

Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:17 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Ratake with 710 for top California School???
Replies: 2
Views: 4013

Ratake with 710 for top California School???

Can anyone weigh in on whether I should retake the GMAT with a 710 if I have aspirations to attend Stanford (GSB), Berkeley (HAAS), or UCLA (Anderson)? Thanks in advance!!! Profile: 3.54 / 4.00 Undergrad GPA, Finance Major, Fresno State In my senior year, crashed several Stanford job fairs and lande...

by cgiles01

Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:42 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Ratake with 710 for top California School???
Replies: 2
Views: 4013

Ap Details

Thats awesome!!! Congrats! Do you mind sharing some of the other aspects of your ap for those of us who might be applying with GMAT scores lower than a school's perceived target. Thanks.

Chris

by cgiles01

Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: (Accepted to Haas) Thanks to Stacy & BeattheGmat
Replies: 3
Views: 2096

Stanford / UCLA / HAAS Material???

Stacy, I would appreciate you evaluation of my profile and also some insight in to the services you provide. My Name is Christopher Giles Profile: Born and Raised in Fresno, California 3.54 / 4.00 Undergrad GPA, Finance Major, Fresno State In my senior year, crashed several Stanford job fairs and la...

by cgiles01

Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Stanford / UCLA / HAAS Material???
Replies: 3
Views: 2510

710 – Great to be finished!!! (48Q, 40V)

After 3 months and 100’s of dollars in Starbucks later, I have finally finished the GMAT. If you would have told me that I was going to get a 710 at the beginning of my studies, I would have been thrilled, but I found myself slightly disappointed on Saturday with my score. I think my disappointment ...

by cgiles01

Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 710 – Great to be finished!!! (48Q, 40V)
Replies: 1
Views: 5787