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GMAT 1: 580 Q50 V20
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Confusion regarding GMAT Applications 09 Nov 2016, 23:45
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Hi Everyone.

I recently gave my GMAT test and score 580(3rd attempt).
I am confused whether to apply with these score or not. I am targeting schools in US.
Also I have 4+ yrs of work experience.

Experts please guide.
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Hi ad200690,

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

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1) How long have you studied?
2) How did you score on each of your Official GMATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?

Goals:
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Joined: 23 Mar 2015
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Location: United States (TX)
Concentration: Operations, General Management
Schools: Jindal '19 (A)
GMAT 1: 580 Q50 V20
Schools: Jindal '19 (A)
GMAT 1: 580 Q50 V20
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Confusion regarding GMAT Applications 10 Nov 2016, 20:46
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Hi ad200690,

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied?- I am an engineering graduate
2) How did you score on each of your Official GMATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?- Quant- 48 to 50 and Verbal- 20/21

Goals:
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?- I am planning to apply from next month
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?- I am planning to apply schools of US, Canada and Australia

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Hi Everyone.

I recently gave my GMAT test and score 580(3rd attempt).
I am confused whether to apply with these score or not. I am targeting schools in US.
Also I have 4+ yrs of work experience.

Experts please guide.

Your scores shows a clear lack of fundamentals. In your preparation so far, how did you study? What material did you follow?

You need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach

You can continue with the course material that you already or can buy a new course. Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the preparatory companies including ours offer a free trial of our course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits your needs.

In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides(both the Official Guide and the Verbal Review), Question Pack 1 and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.

You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from the Official Guide