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