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nope, you just did well

of course, data from 2 tests cannot be considered a sureshot baseline but you have significant chances to do very well if you continue at your current pace and focus on correcting your mistakes
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Hi! Just did the 2 official gmac mock tests, got 695 and 775, i ve never got any more than 655 before, are them easier than actual test?
Hi ereqwq,

There are 6 official practice tests. Maybe your other scores were on nonofficial tests?

If you weren't already familiar with the questions on those tests, you're most likely going to do really well on the GMAT. All the best!
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Hello, I just wanted to know is the GC’s scoring now less or same harsh as before the enhanced edition? Thank you.
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Hi everyone,

I am preparing my application for postgraduate programs for the September intake in UK colleges, and a few colleagues from my previous organization are willing to provide Letters of Recommendation (LORs).

I am a bit confused about how the LOR submission process usually works.

- Does the recommendation letter need to be on the company’s official letterhead, or is it acceptable if the recommender sends an email directly from their official company email ID?


I’m very new to this entire process, so any guidance would be really appreciated. Thanks!
Mostly the process is that you record the email ID of the nominated recommender. The school’s portal then sends a link to the recommender, who needs to open that link and record their responses to various questions in the link/portal. In such instances, there is no letterhead involved. In some cases, schools give the option to upload a document instead of typing out the text. In these cases, it is advisable to ask the recommender to upload their response on an official letterhead. An email directly from them to the schools should be the last resort and should have a reason behind e.g. tech glitch in the link sent by the school, etc.
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Over the past week, I published five articles that connect the philosophy of ’Ikigai’ with MBA applications. Here’s a summary of links for those who have free time to read.

Before You Apply: Does Your MBA Pass the Ikigai Test?
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/success- ... 29088-4775?

The (Ikigai) Quadrant You’re Avoiding Will Reject You
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/success- ... 12864-WOJ6?

Why MBA Now? The Ikigai Timing Test
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/success- ... 00736-r3qV?

How to Build an Ikigai-Aligned MBA Narrative
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/success- ... 62958-a_EW?

The ROI Myth: When Your MBA Fails the Ikigai “Paid For” Test
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/success- ... 21216-emFI?

- Dee (https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-catalysts/)
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Hey everyone! Looking for honest guidance from people who’ve been through the MiM application process 🙏

About me:
- Indian, 20 years old
- B.Com at a Panjab University affiliated college (non-elite)
- Sem 1 SGPA: 5.9 | Pending papers in Sem 2 & 3 (working on clearing them as already gave re appear exams as I had health issues and family stuff)
- ACCA: 3/13 papers done (Applied Knowledge level and paused for now due to toxic mentor and bad institution )
- Targeting MiM Sept 2027 at HEC Paris, ESSEC, INSEAD, ESCP, emlyon
- GMAT prep ongoing, target August 2026 through e-GMAT
- Cannot do in-person activities right now — fully remote accept for I have signed up in local NGO
- Also writing e-book and starting YouTube for documentary, experience sharing, giving knowledge on things I know or learning
What I need help with:

1️⃣ What extracurriculars actually matter for top MiM applications when everything has to be remote? (Forage, Inside LVMH, online consulting projects etc — am I on the right track?)

2️⃣ Is hiring an admissions consultancy worth it for a non-elite Indian profile? If yes, which ones actually helped you for French MiMs specifically?

3️⃣ How do I handle the pending papers and non-elite college story in essays without it hurting me?

4️⃣ Any general advice for someone 15 months out with this profile? And I am targeting R1 and R2

Really grateful for any guidance please and how to use cold emails, LinkedIn for my case and any particular people to connect
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Hey Everyone , I am looking to connect with someone who is a gmat retaker and got the score in the second/ third attempt and have previously exhausted official mocks ?
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Hey Everyone , I am looking to connect with someone who is a gmat retaker and got the score in the second/ third attempt and have previously exhausted official mocks ?
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You must have taken all 6 official practice tests. Have you also taken each test twice, and how long has it been since you took these tests?
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do someone here also having difficulty with the forgot password option as that is not working, i am also experiencing issue with lofin on app.. Do someone here know how to fix that?
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Yes, i have taken all of them twice. I started with them in June 2025 last year .
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Hi kaustubhkohli12,

You must have taken all 6 official practice tests. Have you also taken each test twice, and how long has it been since you took these tests?
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Yes, i have taken all of them twice. I started with them in June 2025 last year .
Got it. You may have forgotten most of the questions by now, so maybe you can still use the official practice tests? Otherwise, you'll have to use sectional tests or switch to nonofficial tests. I'm sure you're already aware of all this, so my reply is probably not too helpful.

All the best.
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Hi everyone,

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Hi everyone! Wanted to ask your thoughts for some of the best admission consultants for Havard / Stanford MBA? Really need your recommendations! Also when looking for the consultant, what are some of the things I should look at and questions I should ask to maximize my chance? Want to have an idea what questions / things I should know before schedule a free consultation call with them :)
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