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by som.kk

Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Wharton 2011 Applicants
Replies: 22
Views: 7023
by som.kk

Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: HBS 2011 Applicants
Replies: 68
Views: 21609

Hi, Age: 25 Gender: Male Current City: Hyderabad, India GMAT: 720, retaking GMAT soon. Expected 750 GPA: 3.0 Work Experience: ~2 years in telecom. 3 years enterprenuial, during college. Application year: 2011 Status: Started the application process Target schools: HBA Wharton Hass Kellog ISB For now...

by som.kk

Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:50 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: 2011 - Where are you applying?
Replies: 58
Views: 23901

Scores in practice tests varied between 650-730.

Before prep, I never took a test under exam conditions.
One section was done in the morning, another in the evening and so on.

THe score before prep was around 640

by som.kk

Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:30 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GMAT 720, AWA 5.5
Replies: 5
Views: 3039

Background: Indian, Bachelors in computer science...... The usual stuff. WOrking in Revenue Assurance(Telecom) Prep: Started out seriously in the beginning of May. I wanted to crack this. took 10days off from the office, and spent it on GMAT full time. Note: Im the type who can work in a single long...

by som.kk

Mon May 31, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GMAT 720, AWA 5.5
Replies: 5
Views: 3039

GMAT 720, AWA 5.5

Just got my scores.

720.
V 41, q 48.
5.5 in AWA.

These scores represent a month of effort.
Its been an interesting journey.

Thank you all for the help and support. especially money9111.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to msg me.

Cheers!!!

by som.kk

Mon May 31, 2010 4:27 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GMAT 720, AWA 5.5
Replies: 5
Views: 3039

Yup! Its critical that you have a relaxed mindset on the day of the exam, and on the previous day. Relax yourself, watch a movie, hangout with friends, go meet ur GF. something like that. Taking deep greaths with your eyes closed always calms one down. Try it out. The GMAT breaks are 8 min each, mak...

by som.kk

Sat May 22, 2010 3:18 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Two days to go - what will you do if you have just two days?
Replies: 3
Views: 2019

GMAT 720(Q48 V41)

Just wrote the GMAT this morning. Mixed feelings. One one hand, Im relieved because I had screwed up quant, and expected a lower score. OTOH, Im certain I have the potential to score 750+. My prep was OG 12, OG11. Exams: Gmat prep & Manhattan(Tougher than actual GMAT. Useful for building up skil...

by som.kk

Fri May 21, 2010 1:46 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GMAT 720(Q48 V41)
Replies: 1
Views: 1612

Thank you both.

I found a link on mba.com to a sample essay that was scored 6.

Based on that, I wrote this essay.

Ill keep your advise in mind. Friday is D-Day!

Will update on that day.

by som.kk

Mon May 17, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Review my essay plz
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

Hey,

THats quite a prompt replY!

This is a confidence boost :D

thanks money!

by som.kk

Mon May 17, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Review my essay plz
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

Thank you.
thats quite an encouraging reply!

Apart from size of the essay, are there any other flaws in my essay ?

reasoning...logic.....presentation....language etc ?

Anyone ?

by som.kk

Mon May 17, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Review my essay plz
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

Review my essay plz

Hi, my GMAT is in 4 days. Please do rate my essay. Also, feel free to point out any flaws, improvements, or suggestions. THank yoU! The following appeared in a medical magazine: "Art and music have long been understood to have therapeutic effects for individuals who suffer from either physical ...

by som.kk

Mon May 17, 2010 4:26 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Review my essay plz
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

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Concerned -> reason christians are donating is because they are concerned about abortion etc.
Concerning would mean, donations for that purpose.

by som.kk

Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: participle use
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

AWA Essay, Grade PLease

Hi, Please grade my essay and provide your inputs. I think the conclusion's a bit off, any suggestions ? Thanks! “Whether promoting a product, an event, or a person, an advertising campaign is most effective when it appeals to emotion rather than to reason.� Discuss the extent to which you agree...

by som.kk

Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: AWA Essay, Grade PLease
Replies: 0
Views: 2367