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24 Jun 2015, 08:52
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Hi, I am wanting to apply to the top tier schools and I feel I can improve my current 700 score, as well as IR/AWA, to strengthen my application. I have taken the test twice within a 1 month period, with the following results:
1st take: 700/Q44/V40
-prepared only using the main OG book
-did the 2 free GMATprep tests with 700 and 710 results
2nd take: 700/Q48/V37/IR 6/AWA 5.5
-prepared with the additional Question Pack 1 and Exam Pack 1 from GMAC
- did the 2 exams on the Exam Pack 1 with 730 and 740 results.
My 2nd take's quant improved but verbal dropped, leaving me with the same total, which was disappointing as I hit 740 on the GMAC practice exam. I feel I improved both my quant and verbal throughout the month in between the two real tests, but it may possible that I was inconsistent as all my studying revolved around doing questions, without studying underlying concepts from another source. It is also possible that I am more stressed under the actual test environment or the actual test was much harder than the practice.
Regardless of the reason, I want to bump my score to 750. I took a 4 month break since the last try, and I want to regroup and make a more solid study plan. I spent more time checking out the forums here and it seems that it would be better to use different types of material to study the concepts.
I am thinking to start with the Manhatten study guides and Powerscore CR to learn the concepts, and then practice on Grockit, codecoax, and also the OG Quant and OG Verbal. I am also considering if I should use Magoosh as its package has a 50+ score guarantee. I want to take the test again in a month.
Your advice on my study plan or this situation is appreciated. Thank you so much for your help!!
Best,
Danny
1st take: 700/Q44/V40
-prepared only using the main OG book
-did the 2 free GMATprep tests with 700 and 710 results
2nd take: 700/Q48/V37/IR 6/AWA 5.5
-prepared with the additional Question Pack 1 and Exam Pack 1 from GMAC
- did the 2 exams on the Exam Pack 1 with 730 and 740 results.
My 2nd take's quant improved but verbal dropped, leaving me with the same total, which was disappointing as I hit 740 on the GMAC practice exam. I feel I improved both my quant and verbal throughout the month in between the two real tests, but it may possible that I was inconsistent as all my studying revolved around doing questions, without studying underlying concepts from another source. It is also possible that I am more stressed under the actual test environment or the actual test was much harder than the practice.
Regardless of the reason, I want to bump my score to 750. I took a 4 month break since the last try, and I want to regroup and make a more solid study plan. I spent more time checking out the forums here and it seems that it would be better to use different types of material to study the concepts.
I am thinking to start with the Manhatten study guides and Powerscore CR to learn the concepts, and then practice on Grockit, codecoax, and also the OG Quant and OG Verbal. I am also considering if I should use Magoosh as its package has a 50+ score guarantee. I want to take the test again in a month.
Your advice on my study plan or this situation is appreciated. Thank you so much for your help!!
Best,
Danny
24 Jun 2015, 11:21
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Hi dannyref,
First off, a 700/Q48 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall) - so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. When dealing with competitive programs, you must have a strong OVERALL application and no GMAT score (not even an 800) would guarantee you anything. It might be that your time would be better spent working on other parts of your application(s) than retaking the GMAT.
What Schools are you planning to apply to?
When are you planning to apply?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 700/Q48 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall) - so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. When dealing with competitive programs, you must have a strong OVERALL application and no GMAT score (not even an 800) would guarantee you anything. It might be that your time would be better spent working on other parts of your application(s) than retaking the GMAT.
What Schools are you planning to apply to?
When are you planning to apply?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
24 Jun 2015, 23:40
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Thanks for the reply Rich!
I am thinking to apply to Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Northwestern, and maybe Berkeley for Round 1. I have the impression from reading the forums that 700 may be a bit low for these schools?
I am a 30 y/o Chinese-Canadian male who worked in a 3 countries, with accounting, finance planning, and entrepreneurial experiences, with a 3.4/4.33 GPA from a Canadian university. I understand there's no guarantees, and some of the schools are still a huge reach with a higher GMAT, but I was thinking it would still boost my competitiveness?
Appreciate your feedback!
I am thinking to apply to Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Northwestern, and maybe Berkeley for Round 1. I have the impression from reading the forums that 700 may be a bit low for these schools?
I am a 30 y/o Chinese-Canadian male who worked in a 3 countries, with accounting, finance planning, and entrepreneurial experiences, with a 3.4/4.33 GPA from a Canadian university. I understand there's no guarantees, and some of the schools are still a huge reach with a higher GMAT, but I was thinking it would still boost my competitiveness?
Appreciate your feedback!
