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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   18 Sep 2010, 04:17
Thanks for the brief +1 from me All the best for the next attempt
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   18 Sep 2010, 09:06
That was really a very good debrief and does make it clear that don't take stress along with you to the exam.. :lol:
Thanks...best of luck for next try.
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Re: 690 (48/36) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   18 Sep 2010, 23:30
Financier wrote:
Btw, my AWA result has arrived with 5.0 score. Not bat indeed, because I felt that I did poorly:)



Hey buddy ur collection of kudos has reached 50 ;) hope u know have access to GMAT club Tests...enjoy
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   19 Sep 2010, 05:00
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I would say you still scored better under such circumstances. I too appeared for the test on sept15th with a situation worst than urs. I had to travel consecutively for 2 nights before the test day and I arrived at my base station at 11AM and headed for the test at 1PM. Imagine all the strain I faced due to the two 12 hr train journeys. And at the end GMAT bombed me. All my preparation of last 4 months ended up at a meager 600 :-( verbal was doomed V26. Scared to book the next date untill I start scoring 40+ in verbal.
Any tips for improving verbal for non native English speakers?



Sure!

Do LSAT_1000_RC with timer and you will be fine with RC :)
Do all SC questions from this forum and you will be OK with SC :)
Read Critical Reasoning Bible and you will be well equipped to face CR :)

Unfortunately, there's no substitute for hard work.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   19 Sep 2010, 11:21
Dear All,

Just wanted to tell you that on Russian friend of mine, whom I deservedly respect, gave The GMAT today and scored 770(Q51,V43).
Actually, this is a girl, very smart girl :)
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   19 Sep 2010, 21:20
Excellento would be better next time
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   21 Sep 2010, 17:04
Nice debrief. Question on the math section, did you finish on time and about how many questions did you skip?
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   21 Sep 2010, 18:05
Useful summary...good score. Good luck for the next challenge.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   22 Sep 2010, 10:17
is 690 a miserable score? :s

There are people in Stanford who have been admited with that!

Can someone explain?
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   22 Sep 2010, 11:25
Thanks for the debrief.

Tough break though. It seems like all you need are some better testing conditions and more sleep/stamina, and you'll break 700 without a doubt. Good luck next month!!!
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   22 Sep 2010, 23:32
great score.. congratulations
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   23 Sep 2010, 02:05
metallicafan wrote:
is 690 a miserable score? :s

There are people in Stanford who have been admited with that!

Can someone explain?

GMAT is only one variable in the big admission equations.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   25 Sep 2010, 08:59
This is an awsome debrief. I ahve my exams in couple of days....I will definitely take your advice.
Gud luck for the next attempt.
+1 or you
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   27 Sep 2010, 12:05
Financier, why would you need a retake? Luckily, you're not Indian IT/Engineer, do you think your background is not competitive?

It's funny, surfing through this forum, I have a strong impression that everyone around aims for and gets a 730-770 score.

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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   27 Sep 2010, 12:22
Thanks and Good luck for your retake.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   27 Sep 2010, 12:30
hey 'another 690 friend'! - good luck with your next attempt as well. Just realized that we have the same score and identical splits. I would love to discuss how you are planning on tackling verbal this time around.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   27 Sep 2010, 20:08
Nice debrief! adding to my collection of debriefs. Great advice for future test-takers. Hope you get 700+ in retake rather 780 and become a smart guy & beat your friend :P. 690 isn't a bad score but knowing that you can do better it does hurt and satisfaction does matter.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2010, 23:14
Great debrief, I am sure you will cross 750 in your 2nd attempt. Good luck.
+1 for you.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2010, 23:33
Grt Score. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: 690 ( 48 / 36 / AWA 5.0 ) -MUST READ STORY- [#permalink] New post   02 Oct 2010, 08:32
gettinit wrote:
Nice debrief. Question on the math section, did you finish on time and about how many questions did you skip?



I skipped more than 4 questions and guessed waaay more questions. So, I could have received 47 or less for such a bad game.
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