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Hi all,
First of all - thanks for all comments and advice that will follow
Here goes my story - I am a fairly experienced sales (9yrs) individual aiming to charter a new course from pure sales to sales operations or pure-play operations. Hence taking up the GMAT / MBA.
Took classes in August - local GMAT classes, which was really good to get me up to speed and i understand all key facets of V and Q well...
I am not at work (on a break) so have time on hand to study 4-5 hours a day, so please do consider that.
Books - OG 13, 15, Manhattan Series Quant and Verbal, CR Powerscore Guides, RC bible/Guides, Bunuel Material, GMAT club books...
First attempt (6th Sept) - 530 (IR - 2, V- 24, Q - 38), AWA - 5.5
GMAT Prep 1 - 550 - Sept 1st
GMAT Prep 2 - 580 - Sept 2nd
GMAT Prep 3 - 610 - Sept 3rd (v-34, Q-36)
GMAT Prep 4 - 650 - Sept 4th - (v-34, Q-39 and IR - hovers between 6-7)
I am not sure what went wrong as I really felt my test-day experience went well and overall my score would have crossed 620 - but it didn't and now i am in the second attempt boat.
Motivation - It took great effort to give a 2nd shot at GMAT. But mostly driven by my chat with few Ad-Coms who suggested they would welcome me with 630+ score and hence my target is 650 for this time round.
My assessment - I was good with Maths some time ago, when I used to study for my engineering (10 yrs ago), but not having the touch anymore (I don't hate it, but don't love it anymore)
Verbal - I recently gave my IELTS cold and got a 8.0, but this beast is so very different. I assumed my verbal should be up to the mark but sadly i got grounded with reality with a punch.
Please advice as to what will be the best course of action over the next 40-45 days...
Thanks again,
Ron
First of all - thanks for all comments and advice that will follow
Here goes my story - I am a fairly experienced sales (9yrs) individual aiming to charter a new course from pure sales to sales operations or pure-play operations. Hence taking up the GMAT / MBA.
Took classes in August - local GMAT classes, which was really good to get me up to speed and i understand all key facets of V and Q well...
I am not at work (on a break) so have time on hand to study 4-5 hours a day, so please do consider that.
Books - OG 13, 15, Manhattan Series Quant and Verbal, CR Powerscore Guides, RC bible/Guides, Bunuel Material, GMAT club books...
First attempt (6th Sept) - 530 (IR - 2, V- 24, Q - 38), AWA - 5.5
GMAT Prep 1 - 550 - Sept 1st
GMAT Prep 2 - 580 - Sept 2nd
GMAT Prep 3 - 610 - Sept 3rd (v-34, Q-36)
GMAT Prep 4 - 650 - Sept 4th - (v-34, Q-39 and IR - hovers between 6-7)
I am not sure what went wrong as I really felt my test-day experience went well and overall my score would have crossed 620 - but it didn't and now i am in the second attempt boat.
Motivation - It took great effort to give a 2nd shot at GMAT. But mostly driven by my chat with few Ad-Coms who suggested they would welcome me with 630+ score and hence my target is 650 for this time round.
My assessment - I was good with Maths some time ago, when I used to study for my engineering (10 yrs ago), but not having the touch anymore (I don't hate it, but don't love it anymore)
Verbal - I recently gave my IELTS cold and got a 8.0, but this beast is so very different. I assumed my verbal should be up to the mark but sadly i got grounded with reality with a punch.
Please advice as to what will be the best course of action over the next 40-45 days...
Thanks again,
Ron
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