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Foreigner problem with AWA 27 Jul 2011, 01:17
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Hello there,
I would like to discuss my concern on the GMAT score, my first attempt yields a 650 (Q45, V34)
AWA 3.5!!!
Question 1: Is AWA too little, will it significantly harm my application?
Last time I couldnt finish AWA in time, what I submitted was the draft! I hope next time I will do faster and rewrite it in a proper cohesive paragraph.
So I will retake GMAT.
Also I could possibly increase math score to at least 48
As part of verbal, I'm already grateful of the 34, I tend to think that I couldn't do much to improve verbal part.

I'm Thai (from Thailand), and my four-year undergrad program was conducted in English, do they require TOEFL scores for such case as me, as for some school I fould that TOEFL is not required if your undergrad is taught in english.
Question 2: Should I take TOEFL as well, to convince my english is sufficient?

I would like to apply for an MBA, any of the top 30 school would be fine.
As for my other info
GPA: 3.28
Work experience: 4 yrs (Auditor and Business consultant)
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Foreigner problem with AWA 27 Jul 2011, 02:22
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There is a quick guide/document which talks about standard template. Just memorize that template/format and fill in sentences according to the topic during the actual exam.
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Hello there,
I would like to discuss my concern on the GMAT score, my first attempt yields a 650 (Q45, V34)
AWA 3.5!!!
Question 1: Is AWA too little, will it significantly harm my application?
Last time I couldn't finish AWA in time, what I submitted was the draft! I hope next time I will do faster and rewrite it in a proper cohesive paragraph.
So I will retake GMAT.
Also I could possibly increase math score to at least 48
As part of verbal, I'm already grateful of the 34, I tend to think that I couldn't do much to improve verbal part.

I'm Thai (from Thailand), and my four-year undergrad program was conducted in English, do they require TOEFL scores for such case as me, as for some school I found that TOEFL is not required if your undergrad is taught in english.
Question 2: Should I take TOEFL as well, to convince my english is sufficient?

I would like to apply for an MBA, any of the top 30 school would be fine.
As for my other info
GPA: 3.28
Work experience: 4 yrs (Auditor and Business consultant)
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Hi,

Ans 1: It would be great if you can retake the GMAT boost your AWA and score. Plan to take sufficient mock tests before the GMAT to get the requisite amount of practice.

Ans 2: Some schools require TOEFL scores if you are an international. If your undergrad was taught in English, I would recommend checking with your target schools to see if they need a TOEFL score still.

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Neha Singh
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