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I rated you around a 5 or so here. It may be a bit higher (5.5) or a bit lower (4.5), but I think the most important point is that you are "well" on the correct side of the dotted line here. You've proven your ability to successfully complete the AWA on the GMAT and should feel comfortable...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:07 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Could you please rate my essay? Thanks
- Replies: 1
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I think you will find a lot of great resources on here -- I'll confidently suggest that it is worth you checking out our ManhattanPrep offering here (https://www.manhattanprep.com/gre/programs/self-study/). Beyond that, what I will suggest to you -- more than anything else -- is being truly committe...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:05 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Starting the GMAT Prep.
- Replies: 14
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One other thought --- I also firmly recommend that you 'shut things down' at least 36 hours before the actual exam. At that stage of the game, it is as much about mental and physical energy as it is out trying to cram in one more piece of data. Good luck!! -Brian All: Below are my stats for 5 GMAT p...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:59 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 630 - 5 days to go....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3861
Hey there -- thanks for all the data. Helpful. A few thoughts to share here: 1. Agree with the notion that you'd love to see your practice scores get there at least once/twice before you look to land the plane on the real exam. 2. Would love to see a bit more data to understand the time management c...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:53 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 630 - 5 days to go....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3861
Sure thing -- just post it in the AWA forum. Good luck with all you are focused on. Best wishes!!! Hi everybody. No updates yet. I wasn't ready for first round, applying now - 2nd round. Will keep u all posted. Also, i dunno if it is okay to ask this. Moderators please forgive if this is inappropria...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:45 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: 580 :( retaking. round 1 or two? - long rant. excuse me.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2815
I would estimate this attempt to be in the 3-4 range. There are multiple typos, inappropriate use of the 'etc.' and contains multiple sentence fragments. I'd encourage you to attempt some more drafts here, and save time for reviewing your work before you hit 'submit.'
Hope this helps.
-Brian
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:11 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Please review the essay
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1324
Echoing the earlier comments. One other thought -- if you write compelling admissions essays, my guess is that most departments won't even consider your AWA score. Yes, it would be great if it was higher, but I've always been of the belief that ~4.0 and higher is high enough to never worry about it ...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:02 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 720 (Q51,V35) but low AWA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3153
Scorpion -- Great work on a score that many will be jealous/envious about! In regards to your specific question, there are many variables. Do the schools that you are considering post an average demographic profile of their PHD students? Obviously, the sample size is pretty small -- but that can be ...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:00 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: GMAT -710 (QA-50, Verbal-37)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3649
Hey Ancilla: Based on a quick read of this thread -- I found this link from my good friend Stacey -- you may find this helpful to strike that balance you are looking for. http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/20/studying-for-and-struggling-with-the-gmat/ Your perception is not unique -...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:55 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How do I juggle it all?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1664
Hey there:
I think this is pretty good. I'd probably score it in the ~4.5 range. One item of particular note -- please avoid use of 'etc.' when writing your essays on the exam.
Good luck on your exam!
-Brian
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:52 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Kindly rate my essay
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1377
Hey -- I recall this one being tackled before. Take a look here and see if this helps -- http://www.beatthegmat.com/anton-chekhov-t111329.html
If not, send me a note back and we can chat further.
Best of luck!
-Brian
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:50 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: doubtSC 1
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1360
Just popping out this thread one more time -- it seems like an innocent mistake... and honestly, I'm not sure it's even one that would have been noticed/flagged by the majority of admissions officers -- unless they are running the essays through a word counter. JillGMAT -- Any updates for all us cur...
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:30 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: I forgot to double-space my essays. Do I follow up?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6000
Hey there --- just going back through some old posts and came across this discussion from a bit ago. Any updates for the group here? How is your process going?
All the best!
-Brian
- by brianlange77
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:29 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: 580 :( retaking. round 1 or two? - long rant. excuse me.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2815
I think this is 'okay', but offers some basic opportunities for improvement. First paragraph has run on sentence, 'preceding' is spelled incorrectly, the last sentence is run-on, etc. The structure is good -- but you must pay attention to the detail. Hope this helps. I would score this in the 3.5 ra...
- by brianlange77
Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:06 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Looking for feedback on my essay!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1702
Rajesh: Two articles here from my dear friend Stacey that you may find helpful in the run up to the end of your study period. http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index.php/2012/09/13/the-last-14-days-building-your-game-plan-part-1/ http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index.php/2012/09/17/the-last-14-day...
- by brianlange77
Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:59 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Veritas CAT vs. actual GMAT
- Replies: 53
- Views: 64505