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It's a thin tipped dry erase marker -- so thicker than a pen, thinner than the typical whiteboard marker. It's not so bad, I had never practiced with one before taking my test, but it does take some getting used to.

by myohmy

Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: No scrap paper during the Exam???
Replies: 4
Views: 2130

I don't think we have real plans yet, just a general "we should meet up!" thing. I probably also won't be free before 4 or so, since I have some things to get done in the afternoon. We could grab coffee/some food?

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: HBS 2+2(New)
Replies: 375
Views: 108644

The issue with D comes with the the claim that the second statement is a claim that has been advanced in support of a position that the argument opposes. Well first, what position does the argument take? The argument claims that, "the number of new jobs created this year will fall short of last...

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Bold face:Confused
Replies: 6
Views: 4569

It just depends on the person. Are you the kind of person that needs to save up your energy for the big day or do you recharge easily? I took 5 practice tests the week preceding my exam, and I got a 760. One compromise you could make would be to do a practice CAT without the AWA. The test seems MUCH...

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Bad idea to take GMAT practice cat? 4 days to go!
Replies: 4
Views: 1594

Looks familiar =) I think this is a strong essay that would earn you a score of a 5. The main thing I would think would push it from 6.0 to 5.0 is your justifications -- for instance: The main issue with the argument is the premises used in support of the argument. The author claims that the unmanne...

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Please Rate My Analysis of Argument
Replies: 1
Views: 2244

I think it varies, honestly, from person to person. The first time I took the GMAT, I scored a 700 and a 710 (or thereabouts, I don't remember exactly) on GMAT Prep a couple days before my exam. Scores a 620 on the real thing. On the other hand, the second time I took it I scored a 770 on GMATPrep 2...

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:00 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Practice Tests
Replies: 2
Views: 1179

A medieval manuscript called L contains all eighteen extant tragedies by the Greek playwright Euripides. Of these, ten called the “select plays,” are accompanied in L by ancient commentaries and also appear in other medieval manuscripts; this group includes some of Euripides’ best-known works, incl...

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:56 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: 780+ CR's
Replies: 160
Views: 36460

Jumping 100 points plus in one month is difficult. I'm not saying you can't do it but it's certainly going to be an uphill battle. Are your test scores in chronological or reverse chronological order? I'm curious as to what you think drove the dip in scores if they are chronological. The main thing ...

by myohmy

Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:37 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Gmat Help
Replies: 1
Views: 1266

MGMAT tests purport to be accurate of your "true" score within 50 points. You could have just had a bad test - I wouldn't worry too much about it.

by myohmy

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS - GMAT Score?
Replies: 2
Views: 1479

Honestly, no. At a 340 stage you shouldn't be doing practice tests -- a score at that level indicates that you do not understand the basics. While you may surprise yourself, I would certainly reschedule the test under those circumstances. I would go pick up a high school math book and review the fun...

by myohmy

Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Gmat test in a week
Replies: 10
Views: 2572

If your target score is much above 400, I would reschedule. I think with just a week left and little practice/low practice test scores, you need more time to understand the basics before attempting the GMAT -- the score will go on your record.

by myohmy

Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Gmat test in a week
Replies: 10
Views: 2572

Whoops -- crossposted with DanaJ!

by myohmy

Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: What is usual Penalty
Replies: 6
Views: 1281

No one can answer because no one knows the GMAT algorithm. There is a significant penalty attached to leaving things blank (which is why it's better to fly through the last 5 in 3 minutes than spend all your time on #33 and not even get to #34-37, but no one knows exactly how much it hurts you to le...

by myohmy

Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: What is usual Penalty
Replies: 6
Views: 1281

1 more week, you guys...

I am getting so nervous!

by myohmy

Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: HBS 2+2(New)
Replies: 375
Views: 108644

Whether they have imported or exported coal has little to do with production -- it doesn't imply that production is constant. For example, the US could produce 22 tons of corn in 2007 and 25 tons in 2008, disregarding any imports or exports. Country Q could end the year with a surplus of coal (thou...

by myohmy

Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: 780+ CR's
Replies: 160
Views: 36460