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What does "at matriculation" mean?

Hi all, I'm a bit new at the MBA apps game - just starting to dip my toes into researching about essays and application processes and whatnot, having just finished my GMAT. I know this is probably the dumbest question this board will ever see, but I was wondering what "at matriculation" me...

by flexed

Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: What does "at matriculation" mean?
Replies: 3
Views: 15963

Congrats on the great score! :) Can you please compare the questions in you saw on the test today with the question you got on GMAT Prep tests? Thanks! I didn't see anything out of the ordinary in comparison with the GMATPrep tests... the only exception is that I saw maybe 3 overlapping sets questi...

by flexed

Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 540 (39Q/26V) to 700 (49Q/37V)! Mission accomplished!
Replies: 5
Views: 3869

From 540 (39Q/26V) to 700 (49Q/37V)! Mission accomplished!

Hi all! I just got back from writing my exam a few hours ago - my mind is a bit of a mess right now (and I am terribly exhausted), but I just wanted to share the great news and debrief in hopes that some will find this helpful. :) Anyway, as per my topic header, I received a score of 700 today - wit...

by flexed

Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 540 (39Q/26V) to 700 (49Q/37V)! Mission accomplished!
Replies: 5
Views: 3869

Thanks for the insight, David - I appreciate it! I think it'll be a judgement call tomorrow re: whether I decide to write another GMATPrep mock. At the very least, even if I don't go through another mock, I plan on spending a good chunk of tomorrow reviewing old problem sets that I had troubles with...

by flexed

Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Is it advisable to do a mock CAT 2 days before exam day?
Replies: 3
Views: 4897

Is it advisable to do a mock CAT 2 days before exam day?

Hi all, My exam date is this coming Wednesday (Sept 22), which gives me just about two days left to study: Sat (today): go through final set of about 50-75 problems, hitting each of DS-PS-CR-RC-SC (10-15 each) Sun (tomorrow): Rest day (MBA Fair) Mon: GMATPrep? Tues: Rest Wed: Exam Day! How does this...

by flexed

Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Is it advisable to do a mock CAT 2 days before exam day?
Replies: 3
Views: 4897

anyone? any feedback would be greatly appreciated! My exam's in 4 days!

by flexed

Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: AWA: Feedback/Rate please (first time! exam in 6 days! HELP)
Replies: 1
Views: 3315

Thanks odannyboi. Yeah, the last CAT that I wrote was actually an MGMAT CAT a few weeks ago *with* an AWA and I scored a 700, it's weird how that happens. I wrote my CAT from around 3-5pm today, so I wasn't too tired, but I did write it with a few distractions (a couple of crying babies, people eati...

by flexed

Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How much effect will skipping AWA on mock tests have?
Replies: 3
Views: 1155

How much effect will skipping AWA on mock tests have?

Hi all, I just finished a mock CAT with GMATPrep - I scored a 690, 48Q/37V . I usually write the AWA before my mock tests, however my time was very limited today so had to skip it. How much of an effect will this have on my overall score? i.e. should I assume that I would've scored anywhere from 20-...

by flexed

Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How much effect will skipping AWA on mock tests have?
Replies: 3
Views: 1155

AWA: Feedback/Rate please (first time! exam in 6 days! HELP)

Hi all, Please rate the following if you don't mind - I write my GMAT in 6 days and have no idea where I stand on my AWA skills. I've only written about 3 of these so far, and have never had one critiqued so I figure no better time than now (the week before my exam) to get some feedback! :D Any feed...

by flexed

Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: AWA: Feedback/Rate please (first time! exam in 6 days! HELP)
Replies: 1
Views: 3315

Thanks a lot, David! I really appreciate the insight - it was very helpful!

by flexed

Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 1 week left - last min pointers?
Replies: 2
Views: 1058

1 week left - last min pointers?

Hi all, So with 6 days left til D-Day (I write the GMAT on Sept 22), I'm just looking for some last-min tips/advice. I've scoured the forums on final-week prep tips... but this is generally what I plan on doing: (Brief History: started studying in March, so it's been about 6 months of continuous stu...

by flexed

Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 1 week left - last min pointers?
Replies: 2
Views: 1058

Are MGMAT CATs really that far off? (540 to 700 in a month!)

Hi all, Here's my progress so far: May 1/10 - Jun 30/10 - spent 2 months studying from MGMAT strat guides, approx. 20 hrs/wk Jul 6/10 - Wrote my 1st CAT ( GMATPrep #1 ) - Scored 540 (39Q, 26V) :( Jul - Aug/10 (1 month) - Purchased entire set of Veritas books, worked through about 2/3's of the set. S...

by flexed

Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Are MGMAT CATs really that far off? (540 to 700 in a month!)
Replies: 3
Views: 1879

Veritas Prep Course after self-studying MGMAT?

Hi all, So I'm thinking of taking the Veritas Weekend Prep Course - it's 10 hours per day, 4 days, over 2 weekends long. The good thing is it covers all the material (the complete course) in essentially 2 weekends, so it's a big time-saver. I've studied for 2 months using the MGMAT strategy guides, ...

by flexed

Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep Course after self-studying MGMAT?
Replies: 1
Views: 893

What makes a school a "quality MBA school"?

Hi all, Just throwing this out there. I'm curious as to how various "internationally reputable" schools (for instance, McGill University of Montreal, Canada ranked 95th on the FT list) are ranked so much lower on the majority of MBA rankings than other schools with far lower reputations. I...

by flexed

Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: What makes a school a "quality MBA school"?
Replies: 1
Views: 1235

How do you guys in mgmt consulting find time to study?

Just wondering - I may have a job lined up that will require a great deal of North American travel... 5-6 days per week. But at the same time I don't want my GMAT studies to take a hit either - and given how Saturdays will pretty much be the only full free day I get to study, how do you guys in the ...

by flexed

Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:40 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How do you guys in mgmt consulting find time to study?
Replies: 2
Views: 1415