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ag111
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GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V38
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22 Jun 2017, 13:01
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Howdy,
I took GMAT yesterday and scored expected 730 with Q50, V38, IR 7 breakdown. While this is a great score couple of factors are playing on my mind.
GMAT Buckets
This is just my made up analysis based on how my applications went last year when I applied with 680(Q49, V34) and my observation with few of the other applicants whom I came to know during last year admission cycle. Top schools usually throw scores in 3 buckets- 680 to 700, 710-730, 740 and above. Even though there is a good difference between 680 and 700 or 710 and 730 for that matter but one would be surprised that schools also considerably weight in favor of 740 than 730. Is it true? Experts - Agree or Disagree?
New GMAT Format will increase average GMAT by 10/20 points in Top Schools
I was unfortunate that the week before my exam I got email that GMAC will allow test takers to attempt Q, V before AWA and IR section. As per them this change should not effect the applicants score. However I strongly disagree. The fatigue is one of the most important factor test takers struggle when reaching the end of exam. This become even more prominent if Verbal is the most dreadful section for you. Taking Verbal when your mind is relatively much fresh and already on test mode(after attempting Quant) will most likely inflate your score by atleast 2 points.
If I will be re-taking exam that will be based on the new format. Thus I may very likely score >=740. More so if I decide not to I will be competing with applicants who may have scored 710 but with this change their score will inflate to 730 and hence my current score is further diluted.
The main doubt I have now is- Is it worth the efforts? I haven't had much life outside work and prep for GMAT in last 3-3.5 months. I am burntout and if I take a break of say 4 weeks I will lose my rhythm. Even if everything goes as expected and I do score 740 is putting extra 80-100 hrs of work worth it? I am in dilemma whether to use this time to freshen up before jumping into Essays or to forget what-ifs and continue with "Karma- Hard Work!". Please advice?
If it helps you answer below are my target schools:
Kellogg- 1 Year
Wharton
Darden
ISB
IIM A(PGPX)
Thank You.
I took GMAT yesterday and scored expected 730 with Q50, V38, IR 7 breakdown. While this is a great score couple of factors are playing on my mind.
GMAT Buckets
This is just my made up analysis based on how my applications went last year when I applied with 680(Q49, V34) and my observation with few of the other applicants whom I came to know during last year admission cycle. Top schools usually throw scores in 3 buckets- 680 to 700, 710-730, 740 and above. Even though there is a good difference between 680 and 700 or 710 and 730 for that matter but one would be surprised that schools also considerably weight in favor of 740 than 730. Is it true? Experts - Agree or Disagree?
New GMAT Format will increase average GMAT by 10/20 points in Top Schools
I was unfortunate that the week before my exam I got email that GMAC will allow test takers to attempt Q, V before AWA and IR section. As per them this change should not effect the applicants score. However I strongly disagree. The fatigue is one of the most important factor test takers struggle when reaching the end of exam. This become even more prominent if Verbal is the most dreadful section for you. Taking Verbal when your mind is relatively much fresh and already on test mode(after attempting Quant) will most likely inflate your score by atleast 2 points.
If I will be re-taking exam that will be based on the new format. Thus I may very likely score >=740. More so if I decide not to I will be competing with applicants who may have scored 710 but with this change their score will inflate to 730 and hence my current score is further diluted.
The main doubt I have now is- Is it worth the efforts? I haven't had much life outside work and prep for GMAT in last 3-3.5 months. I am burntout and if I take a break of say 4 weeks I will lose my rhythm. Even if everything goes as expected and I do score 740 is putting extra 80-100 hrs of work worth it? I am in dilemma whether to use this time to freshen up before jumping into Essays or to forget what-ifs and continue with "Karma- Hard Work!". Please advice?
If it helps you answer below are my target schools:
Kellogg- 1 Year
Wharton
Darden
ISB
IIM A(PGPX)
Thank You.
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22 Jun 2017, 20:27
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ag111
Howdy,
I took GMAT yesterday and scored expected 730 with Q50, V38, IR 7 breakdown. While this is a great score couple of factors are playing on my mind.
GMAT Buckets
This is just my made up analysis based on how my applications went last year when I applied with 680(Q49, V34) and my observation with few of the other applicants whom I came to know during last year admission cycle. Top schools usually throw scores in 3 buckets- 680 to 700, 710-730, 740 and above. Even though there is a good difference between 680 and 700 or 710 and 730 for that matter but one would be surprised that schools also considerably weight in favor of 740 than 730. Is it true? Experts - Agree or Disagree?
New GMAT Format will increase average GMAT by 10/20 points in Top Schools
I was unfortunate that the week before my exam I got email that GMAC will allow test takers to attempt Q, V before AWA and IR section. As per them this change should not effect the applicants score. However I strongly disagree. The fatigue is one of the most important factor test takers struggle when reaching the end of exam. This become even more prominent if Verbal is the most dreadful section for you. Taking Verbal when your mind is relatively much fresh and already on test mode(after attempting Quant) will most likely inflate your score by atleast 2 points.
If I will be re-taking exam that will be based on the new format. Thus I may very likely score >=740. More so if I decide not to I will be competing with applicants who may have scored 710 but with this change their score will inflate to 730 and hence my current score is further diluted.
The main doubt I have now is- Is it worth the efforts? I haven't had much life outside work and prep for GMAT in last 3-3.5 months. I am burntout and if I take a break of say 4 weeks I will lose my rhythm. Even if everything goes as expected and I do score 740 is putting extra 80-100 hrs of work worth it? I am in dilemma whether to use this time to freshen up before jumping into Essays or to forget what-ifs and continue with "Karma- Hard Work!". Please advice?
If it helps you answer below are my target schools:
Kellogg- 1 Year
Wharton
Darden
ISB
IIM A(PGPX)
Thank You.
I took GMAT yesterday and scored expected 730 with Q50, V38, IR 7 breakdown. While this is a great score couple of factors are playing on my mind.
GMAT Buckets
This is just my made up analysis based on how my applications went last year when I applied with 680(Q49, V34) and my observation with few of the other applicants whom I came to know during last year admission cycle. Top schools usually throw scores in 3 buckets- 680 to 700, 710-730, 740 and above. Even though there is a good difference between 680 and 700 or 710 and 730 for that matter but one would be surprised that schools also considerably weight in favor of 740 than 730. Is it true? Experts - Agree or Disagree?
New GMAT Format will increase average GMAT by 10/20 points in Top Schools
I was unfortunate that the week before my exam I got email that GMAC will allow test takers to attempt Q, V before AWA and IR section. As per them this change should not effect the applicants score. However I strongly disagree. The fatigue is one of the most important factor test takers struggle when reaching the end of exam. This become even more prominent if Verbal is the most dreadful section for you. Taking Verbal when your mind is relatively much fresh and already on test mode(after attempting Quant) will most likely inflate your score by atleast 2 points.
If I will be re-taking exam that will be based on the new format. Thus I may very likely score >=740. More so if I decide not to I will be competing with applicants who may have scored 710 but with this change their score will inflate to 730 and hence my current score is further diluted.
The main doubt I have now is- Is it worth the efforts? I haven't had much life outside work and prep for GMAT in last 3-3.5 months. I am burntout and if I take a break of say 4 weeks I will lose my rhythm. Even if everything goes as expected and I do score 740 is putting extra 80-100 hrs of work worth it? I am in dilemma whether to use this time to freshen up before jumping into Essays or to forget what-ifs and continue with "Karma- Hard Work!". Please advice?
If it helps you answer below are my target schools:
Kellogg- 1 Year
Wharton
Darden
ISB
IIM A(PGPX)
Thank You.
The effect on average scores (if any) wont be reflected for several years. I think you're fine. Take a break and focus on the rest of your apps!
23 Jun 2017, 05:09
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Nope. The chance of getting maybe 10 points more will not fundamentally change your profile.
Take those 100 hours and use them on your essays and networking and it will be a better investment.
Take those 100 hours and use them on your essays and networking and it will be a better investment.
