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27 Aug 2016, 00:49
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Hi,
First, I must thank the GMATCLUB for the great help it provided in each sphere of GMAT preparation. From the strategies to prepare for the GMAT to the explanations for each and every question of GMAT under the sun to what to eat in GMAT test day, gmatclub has been the best guide to adhere to.
Second, I gave my GMAT exam on 25th Aug'16 and was thrilled to see the score of 740 : Q50, V40; IR :7 ;and yet to get the AWA score. Quant has always been my strength, I struggled for the Verbal part and finally I could reach the 91 percentile.
Materials used for Verbal :
Manhattan Series, Kaplan book, GMAT Club Grammar, Aristotle SC, e- GMAT course, OG 11 to 16, GMAT prep questions, RON explanations for SC.
Tests given :
GMAT prep1: 710 (Q50, V36)
GMAT Prep2: 760 (Q50, V42)
GMAT Prep5: 750 (Q49,V42) - there were many repeat questions
GMAT Prep6: 740 (Q50,V40)
Kaplan test : 710 (Q49, V38)
Manhattan test : 710 ( Q46, V41)
Manhattan test2 : 680( Q45, V38)
Third, I need help from the experts to write the application essays as I want to reach the timelines for first round of admission for the colleges and I am struggling with the essay writing area. To write the essays in such a short span of time seems very tough as I had not done any research or pondered over on the goals, reasons for doing MBA or job after MBA, and even I am not getting from where to begin. I had just prepared for the GMAT in the last few months, getting a good score was my only focus. Now, it seems to be a very much daunting task for me do all by myself, so any expert's help, guidance or tips will be of great help.
Brief overview of my profile :
Job : Software Engineer
Work Ex : 5 years +
Companies I have worked with : IBM ( current organization), Ericsson, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
Graduation : B-Tech in Electrical Engineering
Marks : 8.0 in B-Tech (on a scale of 10). 80% in 12th, 89% in 10th
Ethnicity : Indian female
Thanks,
Aparajita
First, I must thank the GMATCLUB for the great help it provided in each sphere of GMAT preparation. From the strategies to prepare for the GMAT to the explanations for each and every question of GMAT under the sun to what to eat in GMAT test day, gmatclub has been the best guide to adhere to.
Second, I gave my GMAT exam on 25th Aug'16 and was thrilled to see the score of 740 : Q50, V40; IR :7 ;and yet to get the AWA score. Quant has always been my strength, I struggled for the Verbal part and finally I could reach the 91 percentile.
Materials used for Verbal :
Manhattan Series, Kaplan book, GMAT Club Grammar, Aristotle SC, e- GMAT course, OG 11 to 16, GMAT prep questions, RON explanations for SC.
Tests given :
GMAT prep1: 710 (Q50, V36)
GMAT Prep2: 760 (Q50, V42)
GMAT Prep5: 750 (Q49,V42) - there were many repeat questions
GMAT Prep6: 740 (Q50,V40)
Kaplan test : 710 (Q49, V38)
Manhattan test : 710 ( Q46, V41)
Manhattan test2 : 680( Q45, V38)
Third, I need help from the experts to write the application essays as I want to reach the timelines for first round of admission for the colleges and I am struggling with the essay writing area. To write the essays in such a short span of time seems very tough as I had not done any research or pondered over on the goals, reasons for doing MBA or job after MBA, and even I am not getting from where to begin. I had just prepared for the GMAT in the last few months, getting a good score was my only focus. Now, it seems to be a very much daunting task for me do all by myself, so any expert's help, guidance or tips will be of great help.
Brief overview of my profile :
Job : Software Engineer
Work Ex : 5 years +
Companies I have worked with : IBM ( current organization), Ericsson, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
Graduation : B-Tech in Electrical Engineering
Marks : 8.0 in B-Tech (on a scale of 10). 80% in 12th, 89% in 10th
Ethnicity : Indian female
Thanks,
Aparajita
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27 Aug 2016, 15:59
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Congrats for your great GMAT score. You do not need to sacrifice your application with poor essays. So I advise you to hire a good consultant to present your story in good way. You can find good consultants in review section.
https://gmatclub.com/reviews/admissions_ ... ts?fl=menu
Meanwhile what are your target schools???
https://gmatclub.com/reviews/admissions_ ... ts?fl=menu
Meanwhile what are your target schools???
27 Aug 2016, 16:26
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I would strongly advise that you go for round 2, so that you can go through the process of establishing your goals, researching the schools, fit, and all of that.
Writing the essay is simply the manifestation of the research process in terms of the schools, you, and your goals.
You're going to have a far greater chance of acceptance submitting a quality application in round 2 then a half-baked last-minute application submitting a quality application in round 2 then a half-baked last-minute application round one.
There are some schools with a November round before the second round so you could take advantage of that.
I do agree that you should hire a consultant, 55% of the applicants do and why put yourself at a disadvantage. However that consultant collaborates with you rather than does it all for you.
You'll still need to go through all the steps you outlined in your post.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
Writing the essay is simply the manifestation of the research process in terms of the schools, you, and your goals.
You're going to have a far greater chance of acceptance submitting a quality application in round 2 then a half-baked last-minute application submitting a quality application in round 2 then a half-baked last-minute application round one.
There are some schools with a November round before the second round so you could take advantage of that.
I do agree that you should hire a consultant, 55% of the applicants do and why put yourself at a disadvantage. However that consultant collaborates with you rather than does it all for you.
You'll still need to go through all the steps you outlined in your post.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
