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Considering that you have a 660 I infer that you perhaps need more help on Verbal. May I suggest CrackVerbal - www.crackverbal.com - we specialize in GMAT Verbal - that is how specific we get :-) If you call us we can provide you with a diagnostic test which you can take to assess your performance. ...

by Psychodementia

Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:08 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Got a 660 - Looking for GMAT Classes in Bangalore
Replies: 15
Views: 21228

Sorry to be bumping up an old thread: I think the confusion arises from this particular question from OG. I am providing the right answer (By) versus the wrong one (As a result of) The direction in which the Earth and the other solid planets --Mercury, Venus, and Mars -- spin was determined [BY/AS A...

by Psychodementia

Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:03 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: determined by VS as a result of
Replies: 2
Views: 1854

Firstly it is pretty inspiring to see your patience/diligence to take the GMAT. There are many half your age who would perhaps not have the same stick-to-it-iveness. The number of questions right or wrong are inputs to your GMAT raw score (Q40 and V39) which in turn determine your scaled scores. I h...

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:57 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How accurate is GMATPrep at predicting score?
Replies: 6
Views: 5453

Based on the way you have written the post, AND described your test experience I can say that you believe in execution, and planning is not one of your virtues :-) You need to take a step back and analyze things before you attempt the GMAT one more time. I think some of the issues are very clearly f...

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:07 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Re: Drop in GMAT score on second try ... Please help!
Replies: 2
Views: 1635

Here is something I wrote about the scoring algorithm:

http://www.crackverbal.com/blog/gmat-sc ... ied-partly

Hope this helps,

Arun

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Estimating test scores?
Replies: 7
Views: 1924

My suggestion is you take the GMATPrep downloaded from www.mba.com to get a more realistic perspective of where you stand.

Arun

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:03 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Can this CAT score be correct
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

At this stage there are 2 areas of improvement: a. Questions you goofed up because you lack basic knowledge such as formula, grammar rules. b. Overall approach to test taking including elementary elimination techniques, guesstimatation, time management etc. I think there is GOOD news in the 400 - it...

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:52 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Bombed My GMAT PREP Big Time!
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

1 thing you might want to know is that GMATPrep repeats questions from the OG so your scores would be slightly inflated.

Secondly you search the forum for questions that have been gleaned from GMATPrep - that would prove to be useful too - especially expose you to tougher questions.

Arun

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:44 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Real GMAT Exam- OG and the PREP Test
Replies: 4
Views: 2223

I personally think that a GMAT score of 760 necessitates flawless English - even if not the other way round. So I would be surprised to see someone score a 41 with a below than average written English. Though I cannot comment on this candidate I would be very suspicious. I think the best option is t...

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:42 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Help determining if someone cheated
Replies: 7
Views: 2327

Hello All,

Just wanted to thank everyone for the participation. I shall be putting up the videos of the seminar online soon.

Thanks,

Arun

by Psychodementia

Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:32 am
Forum: Let's Meet Up
Topic: Panel Discussion on Post-MBA Career Paths in Bangalore
Replies: 2
Views: 2616

Panel Discussion on Post-MBA Career Paths in Bangalore

Hello All, I wanted to invite you to a panel discussion on Post MBA Career paths on Sunday, 13th March, 2011 i.e. the coming weekend in Bangalore The panel discussion will be led by professionals from top MBA programs – ISB, IIM, SPJain. The key points under discussion will include * How to effect...

by Psychodementia

Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:36 am
Forum: Let's Meet Up
Topic: Panel Discussion on Post-MBA Career Paths in Bangalore
Replies: 2
Views: 2616

"to form" - shows intent

"forming" - is a cause and effect relationship.

Example:

>> The manufacturer fits it with a special adhesive to form an extra layer of protection.

>> The calcium deposits around the rock forming a natural defense.

Arun

by Psychodementia

Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
Topic: forming / to form
Replies: 5
Views: 2135

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Sorry to hear that Nishant! But more important is that you have realized what went wrong and am sure will be able to fix it next time you take.

Since R2 deadlines would anyway be over, my suggestion is to space it out and make sure you are scoring well before you take it again.

All the best!

Arun

by Psychodementia

Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 540(Q 46 V 20) :(
Replies: 3
Views: 1809

I liked that:

1. You stuck to a template

2. Were short and crisp

I wished that:

1. You write without using too many jargons (at somepoint I had to re-read)

2. In the penultimate paragraph giving data points that could have helped strengthen the argument.

Arun

by Psychodementia

Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: First time AWA - argument
Replies: 1
Views: 1280