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01 May 2012, 19:50
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Well ladies and gentlemen.
My average on practice CAT exams over the last month came out around a blockbusting score of 440.
I took the GMAT over the weekend and when the score came back as 620 (38Q, 37V) I almost died laughing.
The fact is I have a passion for gambling and rolling dice.
While taking the test I would run into problems that I clearly had no idea how to solve (mainly Quant.). Normally I would panic, but instead I decided to throw away my dreams of obtaining an MBA during question number 2, by just guessing. Though, for whatever reason, the questions never became easier.... I began to think that my actual throwing away of $250 on signing up for the test and just guessing on every problem was a testimate to what I really needed to do; start my own business. The midway break came and after realizing that I had completed the first section in 20 minutes by just guessing didn't upset me one bit. I obviously went onto the verbal section next. Verbal was not as difficult, as I am a native English speaker.
Needless to say... the score came out as 620. The most destructive thing I could have possibly ever done to an investment ($250); ended up being just another positive.
Despite my terrible luck at winning money at Casinos... I just hit it big by letting it ride on black!
This score might not be very impressive to most on this forum, but I have no intentions of attending a top B-School. Fortunately/unfortunately due to where I am in my career today I am only looking to attend the local state university.
I do not recommend "rolling the dice" to anyone. Essentially what I did was let casino chips ride on black 30+ times in roulette without losing much.... Impossible odds.
My average on practice CAT exams over the last month came out around a blockbusting score of 440.
I took the GMAT over the weekend and when the score came back as 620 (38Q, 37V) I almost died laughing.
The fact is I have a passion for gambling and rolling dice.
While taking the test I would run into problems that I clearly had no idea how to solve (mainly Quant.). Normally I would panic, but instead I decided to throw away my dreams of obtaining an MBA during question number 2, by just guessing. Though, for whatever reason, the questions never became easier.... I began to think that my actual throwing away of $250 on signing up for the test and just guessing on every problem was a testimate to what I really needed to do; start my own business. The midway break came and after realizing that I had completed the first section in 20 minutes by just guessing didn't upset me one bit. I obviously went onto the verbal section next. Verbal was not as difficult, as I am a native English speaker.
Needless to say... the score came out as 620. The most destructive thing I could have possibly ever done to an investment ($250); ended up being just another positive.
Despite my terrible luck at winning money at Casinos... I just hit it big by letting it ride on black!
This score might not be very impressive to most on this forum, but I have no intentions of attending a top B-School. Fortunately/unfortunately due to where I am in my career today I am only looking to attend the local state university.
I do not recommend "rolling the dice" to anyone. Essentially what I did was let casino chips ride on black 30+ times in roulette without losing much.... Impossible odds.
01 May 2012, 20:21
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With 37 Quant questions, and 37 guesses, you should have scored approx 7-8 questions right... You would have gotten a Q7-Q10. I have a tough time believing that you trully guessed and scored a Q38. Statistically, it's just not possible. It would be like winning the lottery, or even greater odds.
Also, with averaging 440 on practice tests, you must have never scored near a V37 b/c you wouldn't be close to a 440, unless you were scoring terribly on the Quant. And even then highly unlikely. I just don't believe this story.
But, for the sake of an interesting story, congrats... and good luck at your program. Maybe in stats they'll teach you to stop gambling
The odds will always catch up with you
Also, with averaging 440 on practice tests, you must have never scored near a V37 b/c you wouldn't be close to a 440, unless you were scoring terribly on the Quant. And even then highly unlikely. I just don't believe this story.
But, for the sake of an interesting story, congrats... and good luck at your program. Maybe in stats they'll teach you to stop gambling
The odds will always catch up with you
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