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GMAT 660 - need suggestion 04 Aug 2014, 01:17
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needs an expert's advice.

Can I get a decent Uni with the score of 660 (Q50, V29, IR 7).
or should I go for reattempt and try for a better luck.
if I can, which universities should i look for?

it will great full if someone can help me out.
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GMAT 660 - need suggestion 05 Aug 2014, 12:24
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People are getting into the best universities in the world with 660, but that is because the GMAT is only one of many components on your application. So yes, you can get into a great university with a 660, if you have great experience, essay and recommendations. Have you only taken the GMAT one time? Most applicants take the GMAT multiple times to maximize their score.

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People are getting into the best universities in the world with 660, but that is because the GMAT is only one of many components on your application. So yes, you can get into a great university with a 660, if you have great experience, essay and recommendations. Have you only taken the GMAT one time? Most applicants take the GMAT multiple times to maximize their score.

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Many Thanks!!!

I am working in a multinational designing consultancy, and have a experience of three years. This was my first attempt, though I am thinking of giving the exam again. I have an average academic scores. Being from India, I feel there will be difficulties to get into some of the good universities.
But for a back up, which universities should I look for with the score of 660. Is it always true people get good score in their second attempt?

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GMAT 660 - need suggestion 06 Aug 2014, 07:22
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Hi Hemant!

I'm in the same situation as you. I gave my GMAT 3 days back and got a 660 too (Q48 V33) and I'm looking to give the exam again. I would recommend that you take the exam again as well. Considering that 660 is a below average score for someone from the Indian applicants pool, it would be better if you target a 700+ score. I think in your case it is easily achievable, since your quants is already quite strong. You just need to improve your verbal and you can get there.

How do you generally perform on mocks in the verbal section? Are there any glaring weaknesses in that?
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Hi Hemant!

I'm in the same situation as you. I gave my GMAT 3 days back and got a 660 too (Q48 V33) and I'm looking to give the exam again. I would recommend that you take the exam again as well. Considering that 660 is a below average score for someone from the Indian applicants pool, it would be better if you target a 700+ score. I think in your case it is easily achievable, since your quants is already quite strong. You just need to improve your verbal and you can get there.

How do you generally perform on mocks in the verbal section? Are there any glaring weaknesses in that?
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Thanks for your sincere advice,
I feel the exam pressure caused the harm and led to lower the score by atleast 30.
In another attempt I will try hard to reach to the threshold of 700. and I feel giving more mocks will definitely improve to handle the pressure.



thanks again!! and all the best to you for next attempt.
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Yes, the retake improvements are significant...here is a link to another post that has data on retakes (gmat-myths-from-gmac-conference-55310.html). The information is dated, but I think it should still be fairly accurate.

Here's a study suggestion for you...complete timed sets as you prepare. Take 20-30 minutes to work through 10-15 problems, then spend 20 minutes reviewing your work. It's like taking mini-GMATs all the time. Think of preparing for the GMAT like a marathon runner prepares - the bulk of the training comes in distances much shorter than a marathon.

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