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What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   06 May 2021, 21:41
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Hello,
I wrote asking about the same yesterday as well.

Is it worth allocating my attention to IR while I'm running on a deadline to complete my GMAT.

Should I just focus on quant and verbal sections?
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Re: What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   07 May 2021, 00:00
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Probably depends on the school. INSEAD, for example, specifically addresses the IR (on its website). Might help to know the kind of schools you are applying to.
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Re: What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   07 May 2021, 00:23
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At the minimum, do the IR section whenever you take a practice test.
IR does not need any verbal or quant knowledge other than what you need for Verbal or Quant.
You should be familiar with the question formats and the interface, and you should have a time-management plan. Most people skip a few questions.

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Re: What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   07 May 2021, 00:47
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billionaire999 wrote:
Hello,
I wrote asking about the same yesterday as well.

Is it worth allocating my attention to IR while I'm running on a deadline to complete my GMAT.

Should I just focus on quant and verbal sections?


Hi billionaire999,

When you are running short of time and when there's still some work to do with respect to Quant and Verbal, then better focus on Quant and Verbal. You can go through the article below to understand better.



Do IR and AWA Scores Matter on GMAT?



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What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   07 May 2021, 11:41
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Hi billionaire999

The good news is that many topics tested in IR actually stem from quant and verbal. So, if you feel good about the quant and verbal sections, IR should not be super difficult for you. Thus, rather than skipping IR prep all together, once you complete your quant and verbal prep, make sure you practice a good number of IR questions, so you get familiar with those question types. That way you at least have a shot of getting a decent IR score.
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Re: What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   11 May 2021, 11:29
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I covered this topic during a YouTube session with seven of the T-15 schools. The consensus was that an IR won't disqualify you if you don't score well, but you should always try your hardest and you should never leave it blank.
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Re: What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   11 May 2021, 12:07
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Something funny going on with your kudos billionaire999
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Re: What is the Importance of IR for applications [#permalink] New post   11 May 2021, 12:13
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bb wrote:
Something funny going on with your kudos billionaire999


Shoot, I didn't even think to check haha. So much for my gunslinger mentality.
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