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by trahul4 » Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:39 am
Hi Eric, Stacey,

I took powerprep CAT #1 today and scored a 710 (Q49, V38). Although i could very well recognize 4-5 questions in verbal, i will take this score after MGMAT cat #3. I think i have determined my score range whih is from 640-720. On a good day, i will score a 720 and on a worse day i will end up at 640. I should be happy with score somewhere inbetween 680+. What do you say?

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by Stacey Koprince » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:58 am
Your range is within one standard deviation of 680 on the tests, so generally, yes. There is a little bit of luck involved on test day, both in terms of how "on" you are and in terms of the mix of questions you happen to get (how well those questions match your strengths and weaknesses).
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by trahul4 » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:08 am
Yes stacey. Hopefully i get the run of luck on my side. Anyways i still have 3 more weeks to go for the real test and im planinng to concentrate on verbal. I know if i score somewhere in hig 30's in verbal, i will be in for 700. Wish me luck.

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by beatthegmat » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:41 am
You certainly seem within range!
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by trahul4 » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:29 pm
Hi ,

Took the rela GMAT and scored a disappointing 660 (Q48 V34). This has been a very bad experience. Not yet decided on retake but i think i blopped in Verbal.

Thanks for all your support in my journey till now and will definitely continue being here.

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by Stacey Koprince » Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:01 pm
I know it's not quite what you wanted, but 660 is within one standard deviation of 680 - technically, there's no statistically significant difference in those two scores. And 660 is still a very good score, so don't be so discouraged! Give yourself some credit for doing that well - that's better than 85% of the population. That doesn't mean you won't set your sights higher and try to do better next time, if you want to take it again - but do give yourself some credit!
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by trahul4 » Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:09 am
Thanks for the kind words Stacey. But being in an common applicant pool ( Male, Indian, IT) 660 is bit on the lower side.
Anyway, im gonig to retake this month end and see how well i fare. Thanks.