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Hello, I found the website online. I am planning to take the GMAT in 3 months before the new version comes out (Jun 5th). Any motivation is always welcome.

Good luck in your study!!

Hi, I'm about to start FT in IB in NYC this May and want to take the GMAT before then. I was not a good test-taker in the past but I'm willing to work hard and smart to get a 700+ on the test. I'm looking forwards to sharing the experience with everyone.

Hello all,

My goal is to get a score between 600 and 650 (a score close to 650 would be better:)
I do not think I have sufficient time to study to score above 700.

I got 510 in my first exam. My husband and I took it the same day. We drove to another city to take the exam, stayed at a hotel that was right by the highway so could not get enough sleep at all... Not even need to say what kind of mood we were in both before and during the exam.
I took it again almost one year later. But I did not study whole year because I had many things to handle (moving to another country, working...etc). I had chance to study last two months though and said to myself ' I learned many things that I had not known before taking the GMAT for the first time so that I would be okay during the exam'. Along with my preparation, I have read many strategies of those who have already taken the GMAT. All strategies are valuable, no doubt, but not all is applicable to every types of students. For example, people say do your best in first 15-20 questions and spend more time on them relatively to get a good score. It is a good advice. However, it is not for those-which one of those is me- who are slow in answering questions.

Based on my study, I know that I am okay with questions in level 600 and above. So, what was the problem that caused me to get a REALLY bad score (even worse than the first time) for the second time I took it? It was beyond a shock to me. As soon as I saw the score I felt my face got red and said that's it, today is the end of my dream of a PhD in management. How can a person who plans to get a PhD get such low score? How could I explain it to admission committee? Would they underestimate me and my commitment? This score will be in my record sheet even though I get a good score next time.... many such questions and thoughts crossed my mind in extremely short period of time.

This was my problem: I was too slow and had many unsolved questions left as I got closer to end of the exam. So I had to guess many questions in both verbal and quantitative sections. I answered more difficult questions in second one than in first one, but my score dropped dramatically. If I have to describe my ultimate score with only a word, it would be embarrassing!

I need to be faster and faster and faster... Yesterday, my friend told me that he scored 580 and 690 with a month apart (without putting any extra effort). This exam is that interesting!

Wish you all the best.

Wow, that's a long ways away - you are 6 months out.
That's good but also make sure you don't stretch it out too much in terms of your prep. You need to watch for burn out and for ability to retain and carry that knowledge you amassed to the exam day. Refresh/Review frequently and perfect your skills.

Good Luck!

Hi. I'm 28 with a B.S. in comp sci and have been working for about 6-7 years now. I've been contemplating B-school for a while now and now that my company pays for a portion of schooling, I have no excuse not to try. I usually never post on forums, passively reading them, but the success stories written by gmatclub members encourage people to be active in these forums. I'm hoping to get into one of the part-time programs at UCLA, USC, Loyola, or UCI, which means I MUST have a strong gmat score. My target score is 700+ and I know I will need all the help I can get to achieve this score. I've taken a practice test and I scored a low 580 (Q40,V31) on it, leaving me very far from my target.

I look forward to working with everyone on here.

Greetings. I'm 28 with a BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech. I've been in the workforce for a Fortune 50 company for a little over 4 years now. I've always been good at school (mostly math) but I have always HATED school. Because of this, I never planned on getting another degree.

I make pretty good money at my job but I have a burning desire to graduate from a "worker" and enter management. For this to happen for me, I'd have to get the right job or do a very stressful team leader job for 3 years and hope to get into management.

This is what is fueling my newfound desire to enter business school. My company pays for it part-time with schools in the area, but I think I want to go full time. ESPECIALLY if I can get a full ride.

At this point, I have no idea what particular school I want to go to or what I want to specialize in. Nor do I have an application timeline. My goal is to get over a 700 and assess my options from there.

I look forward to getting to know the members on this forum. Right now I'm just reading FAQ's and debriefs. It's all so much to take in.

I took a Kaplan CAT a month ago and got a 580. I know i can score a lot higher because I literally had no idea what I was getting into when taking the test. Thanks for reading this long winded introduction. LOL

Hello
My name is Crystal I'm 28, graduated from NCCU with a Bach in Business Marketing in 2005, I've been working up until the beginning of this year. I couldn't really find anything that made me happy I had a internship at the local paper here in Raleigh NC in Display advertising. I believe I have a passion for consulting within small businesses. I believe they are the way of the world, at some point i think the economy will get back to that. I have only had 2 jobs since college one working for BCBSNC as a CS rep and then another working for a local med mal firm in operations. Neither made me happy at all...I felt all my potential sink. Now Im craming to take the GMAT before the application deadline of April 18 for NCSTATE. Another for Meredith is sometime in June so if I need to retake it I will. Maybe its me but I haven't found it to be all that difficult when I actually take the time to understand each section. I suck at math so I think that would be the most difficult. Any suggestions and advice would be great. I'm currently working on my essays now. I really would love to go to NCSU my other choices are Duke and UNC but there deadlines had passed before I actually had the time to get everything put together.

Thank you!

Hi

M.S. Engineering from Tier 1 US school
myself 31 Operations manager at top MNC.
8 yrs work exp. in manufacturing and entrepreneurship ( owned consulting company for 4 yrs)
got 640 in 2nd attempt and wait listed and got dinged at booth.... retaking GMAT in May 2012
Planning to apply at Kellogg and Booth for Fall 2012 part-time program
As my background is engineering Quant is my strong area and Verbal need improvement.
target score is 700+

Hey,

This a repost of another topic of mine as I couldn't see an intro section...

I am going to be studying on the Global MBA Program at Manchester University in the UK from July 2012 so thought I would start with preparation on networking and research etc. I'm 25 and currently employed by Hewlett-Packard in a project management role

I hope to speak with someone of you in the future

Hi,

I am 28 with an MBA in Marketing and Sales from One of the top B schools in India. Prior to that i did my BE in Electronics and Communications.

I am presently employed with Pepsico India in a territory manager position.
I am considering July-2013 as a date to join a MBA class of INSEAD or LBS by that time i will have a 5 yr WE post MBA.

I am one of the founding members of an NGO in my city and also participate in social service activities in my free time. I am also a member for fund raising committee for an old age home.

I have no international experience whatsoever but my desire is to work in the field of International strategy and management after graduating from INSEAD.

I am targeting a 700+ score in my GMAT.
Will INSEAD consider my profile?

I am presently starting with brushing my skills up for quants and verbal and planning to give GMAT 4 months from now.

I have heard great things about the club from my friends and i am looking forward to work with everyone in this forum.

Hi ... I did my B.tech in Information and Communication Technology in India. Have been working in Microsoft for the 5+ years since graduation. Gave my GMAT in 2009 once but performed well below by expectation of 720+ (scored a 650). I was doing well before the exam on my prep tests(averaged 720) but didn't work out on the exam day. Giving my GMAT again this year in june before the new IR section is introduced. Planning to bump my score to 700+ this time around.My major pain points are SC and RC in that order. Charted down a plan using the GMAT Club plans .... and all i need now is to sit down and sweat it out. so wish me luck !!

Hi to everyone,

I am new here and I registered because I need to pass the GMAT with above 650 in 2 months time. The reason I need the GMAT is that I was accepted for a PhD program at Erasmus University Rotterdam. However, the start of the program is contingent on me passing this test.

In short, I have two months to prepare while also finishing my Research Master courses and working part time. I am not sure which strategy for studying to follow but I am sure this club/forum will help me

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Laura

Hi all...

I might be one of the old timers here... especially when my graduation date (1993) isn't listed in the profile.

I'm 42 living in the north Atlanta suburbs (Cumming) with my family. I am considering taking the GMAT & getting an MBA because I feel that it help my career. Not so much for my current job (Accounting Manager) or the next one... but the one after that.

I also have an active CPA license, so I am wondering if going for the MBA makes any sense.

Hello all,
I am Maximiliano, 29 years old, from Argentina, Rosario. I have a business degree (accountancy) and I am finishing a master in Finance in Argentina (I am working on my thesis). I work in a commodities broker doing research. Before I have worked as an accountant for Ernst & Young and as a trader for a proprietary trading firm.

Here in Argentina (and after the lasts rules dictated by the "government") the possibilities of growth in my campus are very limited. In addittion, I have some personal business projects that may be I could develop in USA. I have lived in New York City for 2 months and visited a lot of university campus, Columbia, New York Stern, Harvard (Boston), etc.
My goal is to "pass" the GMAT with 700 and apply to top 20 MBA schools. That´s my dream.
Recently I have taken the TOEFL (95 points in the exam, may be I will take it again after the GMAT) and now I have decided to begin preparing the GMAT.

I am worried about the time available to study for the GMAT. I work 10 hours a day and sometimes in weekends and then I have very limited time. I would like to dedicate 3 months for the exam, but I feel that it is very difficult given my schedule restrictions. I am planning to prepare it with the best institute here in Argentina.

I found this forum by chance looking information for the GMAT and I think it very helpful for all of us. I hope that in some months I could help you with tips and advices like the ones you are giving to me now.

Thank you and best regards,

Maximiliano

I have a BS in Computer Science from an unknown school and I'm looking to enroll in a reputable MBA program that will help propel my career. I currently work as an IT professional and have been in the field for over 7 years, having completed undergrad about 8 years ago. So far the job market has been kind, however I'd to secure a little more stability (or at least the sense of it). I look forward to meeting other like minded individuals.

Hi,
I am a software professional working for almost 3 years. I started GMAT preparation on January 2012. during first 2 months I have practiced the books and GMAT club questions. Now planning for thr GMAT on somewhere June 2012. I just want to know that how can I practice the same way GMAT appears, means online or through practice CD for the GMAT.
I have the aspiration of score 740.
I just want to know what should be the way to achieve this from now on? what should be the practice approach from now? I have evaluated myself to find that I am scorinf almost half in every verbal or quant as well.(scoring half of the answers correctly).
I think that I need the full time exam experience for 4 hours long, a number of times.
Can you suggest me more??

Hello everybody , I am a non-native junior student and I am going to take GMAT in 50 days . I have read some tips in the experience box and I hope that they will help me a lot in this tough battle.
@sandipan: Take the GMAT prep to know your position now. You should do the full test to increase your stamina (except AWA until 1 month before your registered test date) and analyze what are your strengths as well as your weaknesses. Revising regularly is recommended.