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Hi kevingmat04, As Rich said, a 610 is not a bad score. However, I'm curious to know where you're getting some of your admissions info. Have you had a chance to speak with admissions officers at the schools you're interested in? If not, consider reaching out - the GMAT is an important piece of your ...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:26 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: expert advice required
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1604
Hi nightrunner19, Have to agree that this sounds like a lot of work in the last two weeks leading up to your exam date. Make it more of a point to actually *schedule* your self-care, rather than just listing out what you'd like to do in your free time. Putting these things for yourself on a calendar...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:02 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 4 Month Study Strategy (Math Focused)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2963
Hi dkcab1, With a 730 on the GMAT, I doubt you'll need to retest. However, if you're feeling any uncertainty, feel free to reach out to admissions officers at the schools you're interested in. They'll likely confirm that you're in good shape with the GMAT score you have, but even if they suggest ret...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:59 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 730 but low quant, is variation with GMATPrep typical?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3997
Hi Gmat_verbal25, Agree with David and Rich here. It'll be interesting to see what kind of prep you've done that has led you to believe you need a private verbal tutor. Once we know more about how you've studied so far, we'll be able to suggest some strategies that won't necessarily involve investin...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:36 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Gmat Private Tutor needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2059
Hi nightrunner19, In addition to what everyone else here has said so far, don't be afraid to start your prep with a full-length practice CAT. Even if you don't score as well as you'd like to on this first practice exam, it will shed light on where you need to improve. You'll be able to go back and i...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:26 am- Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
- Topic: OG 2015 Verbal Diagnostic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5139
Hi luigi.roza, This is definitely a good opportunity for you and a study partner to forge a mutually beneficial relationship, especially if you're both strong in different areas. However, be careful not to be too relaxed about your joint study sessions, especially if this study partner is a good fri...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:54 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Study with a partner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2156
Hi tittiot, As part of a GMAT Tutor subscription, you have full access to the Economist's GMAT Tutor app, allowing you to take your prep with you. Here's a link to try it free for 7 days (which you'll also find with a number of online resources, so take advantage and see what works for you before ma...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:46 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Mobile GMAT prep apps?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2222
Hi mattnyc15, I think you've started to become aware of how much of a challenge the GMAT is, and with that, you'll soon learn for most parts, there isn't a whole lot of "memorizing" you can do. Since the exam is adaptive and computer-based, it's more of an event that you can train for with...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:27 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Remembering Content & Strategies
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1887
Hi Steve, I'm glad to see you've scheduled some time to relax as part of your study plan. Your 700 on the mba.com practice exam is a great baseline, and considering that students enrolled in Economist GMAT Tutor typically see scores fluctuate +/- 30 points between any given exam, you're not far off ...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:14 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT Battle Plan
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8349
Hi sidhant mishra, This is something that you might want to consider discussing with an admissions rep at the school(s) you're interested in. While you can find out fairly quickly whether or not you can work full-time on most programs' websites, discuss your situation with a rep closely associated w...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:06 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: can i do a regular mba with full time job
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2760
Hi rakaisraka, Like Rich, I'm curious to know if you've taken any practice CATs, as well as any circumstances that have led you to believe you need a personal verbal tutor. I think when we know more about how you've prepared for the GMAT up to this point, we'll be able to suggest some things that mi...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:07 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Recommendations for a good verbal tutor in Delhi
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2227
Hi asn27, It's also important to remember that test takers often see their scores vary +/- 30 WITHOUT a large gap between attempts. With that in mind, your current baseline isn't too alarming, considering it's been close to a year since you last took a practice exam. Take some time to review your mo...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:45 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Veritas CAT Score
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1773
Hi finas83, I have to second what Jim pointed out. Take some time to review both of your practice exams and try to identify what kinds of questions you get wrong most frequently. You can do as many practice sets as you want, but ultimately your greatest amount of growth will come when you attack the...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:46 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need help to improve GMAT score . 410 (gmat prep) , 420
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2712
Hi canbtg, It sounds like you've done quite a bit of work leading up to your exam. At this point, you won't master any concepts/strategies you don't already know over the next couple days, but take some time to review what you've determined to be your weakest areas. And while you can also do a littl...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:31 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Nervous before test day
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2224
Hi asn27, As a bit of encouragement, you should actually be pleased with only a 10 point difference between attempts, especially since you're in the 700 range. Although it might have been initially disappointing to see the slight dip, this does confirm that you're currently in that range. Continue d...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:42 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Discrepancy in GMAT Prep Scoring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2570