From 510 (38Q/23V) to 620 (47Q/28V). Chase is still on!

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Yes, baby!
I just came from test center and I feel myself very happy because I finally scored 750!


That's how I wanted to start ny post in I just Beat The GMAT!section. Unfortunately, not now :D

My result is 620 (47Q/28V). This is low score, I know. I expected more that 700. However, I am not dissapointed. I see good dymanic from 510 (38Q/23V) at my 1st attempt to 620 (47Q/28V) at second. Quant is rather good, but Verbal sucks! OK, now I'll turn to verbal.
I am not pround of my results but still I am happy with changes. This changes made me sure that I can make 700+ in 3-4 months. Just work needed.

My GMAT prep scores
30.11.2008: GMATPrep1 - 730 (Q51/V36)
01.12.2008: GMATPrep1 retake - 750 (Q50/V41)
03.12.2008: GMATPrep1 retake - 780 (Q51/V47)
05.12.2008: GMATPrep2 - 750 (Q51/V41)

Verbal scores really differ from those I recieved in real exam. I know some reasons for it - my bad preparation for Verbal and conditions for passing through the test. After I began my Verbal 2 girls came to the room to pass through GMAT and they began to type their essays. The chatter noise from keyboards really made me crazy! I was not albe to concentrate because girls typed like they were typewritists!!! Next time I'll book my GMAT at evening, the last available time, so nobody will disturb me.

So, my GMAT chase is still on! B-)

Unfortunately, I missed 2009 intake. The question is will I be a good candidate in 2010 when I will be 30ty? I am not disappointed with low score I am more disappointed with my big age to be enrolled to top MBA school. I am physician by education and pharmaceutical marketing-manager by experience.

What do you think about this? You advises are very useful for me.
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4meonly wrote:Yes, baby!
I just came from test center and I feel myself very happy because I finally scored 750!


That's how I wanted to start ny post in I just Beat The GMAT!section. Unfortunately, not now :D

My result is 620 (47Q/28V). This is low score, I know. I expected more that 700. However, I am not dissapointed. I see good dymanic from 510 (38Q/23V) at my 1st attempt to 620 (47Q/28V) at second. Quant is rather good, but Verbal sucks! OK, now I'll turn to verbal.
I am not pround of my results but still I am happy with changes. This changes made me sure that I can make 700+ in 3-4 months. Just work needed.

My GMAT prep scores
30.11.2008: GMATPrep1 - 730 (Q51/V36)
01.12.2008: GMATPrep1 retake - 750 (Q50/V41)
03.12.2008: GMATPrep1 retake - 780 (Q51/V47)
05.12.2008: GMATPrep2 - 750 (Q51/V41)

Verbal scores really differ from those I recieved in real exam. I know some reasons for it - my bad preparation for Verbal and conditions for passing through the test. After I began my Verbal 2 girls came to the room to pass through GMAT and they began to type their essays. The chatter noise from keyboards really made me crazy! I was not albe to concentrate because girls typed like they were typewritists!!! Next time I'll book my GMAT at evening, the last available time, so nobody will disturb me.

So, my GMAT chase is still on! B-)

Unfortunately, I missed 2009 intake. The question is will I be a good candidate in 2010 when I will be 30ty? I am not disappointed with low score I am more disappointed with my big age to be enrolled to top MBA school. I am physician by education and pharmaceutical marketing-manager by experience.

What do you think about this? You advises are very useful for me.

Felt little bad..but I am sure that you can get your desired score soon

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by GMATCHPOINT » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:04 am
congrats!

I don’t really think age is relevant as long as you have a good overall fit for a mba. There are tons of 24-years-old applicants out there with 700+ gmat but with limited or none working experience that miss a top b-school for more experienced and older applicants. I heard Harvard gives preference for young talents, but if you are above 30 you still have your chances. Fyi, a friend of mine was accepted at Berkeley with 35years old, average gmat score, but real good working experience.

You are on the right track. keep going.