Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Apr 2808:00 AM PDT
-11:00 AM PDT
Whether you are just beginning your MBA journey or fine-tuning your path to a 700+ score, GMAT Day is designed to give you a competitive edge.
I have my GMAT scheduled for Aug 29. But I'm planning to re-schedule since I'm nowhere near my target score (720) at this point. I need to know by how many weeks do I really need to postpone the test. My concern is that if I set the date too far out, I will definitely miss the R1 deadlines (only targeting the top 10 US schools) and that will drastically reduce my chances of getting in.
I have been studying for the GMAT since the past 2 months. I had seriously followed the MGMAT Interact course. My progress so far:
6/30/2016 MGMAT CAT 590 (Q40, V32 IR 2.26)
7/26/2016 MGMAT CAT 520 (Q36, V25)
8/9/2016 MGMAT CAT 640 (Q44, V33 IR 2.33)
8/13/2016 Economist GMAT 650 (Q47, V34 IR 3)
8/14/2016 GMAT Club 640 (Q47, V30)
8/15/2016 GMAT Club 630 (Q47, V29)
8/16/2016 Gmat Prep Exam Pack 1 640(Q47, V33 IR 7)
I struggle with timing on IR and quant. On Quant, I have to guess on the last 3-7 questions. I don't have timing issues on verbal, but clearly have some foundational gaps in SC and CR. Considering my past performance on IR, I was surprised to see the IR score on the gmat prep test! I'm hoping this wasn't a fluke!
I know I need more practice, especially for the timing issues, but I don't know how long I'll need.
I have been studying for the GMAT since the past 2 months. I had seriously followed the MGMAT Interact course. My progress so far:
6/30/2016 MGMAT CAT 590 (Q40, V32 IR 2.26)
7/26/2016 MGMAT CAT 520 (Q36, V25)
8/9/2016 MGMAT CAT 640 (Q44, V33 IR 2.33)
8/13/2016 Economist GMAT 650 (Q47, V34 IR 3)
8/14/2016 GMAT Club 640 (Q47, V30)
8/15/2016 GMAT Club 630 (Q47, V29)
8/16/2016 Gmat Prep Exam Pack 1 640(Q47, V33 IR 7)
I struggle with timing on IR and quant. On Quant, I have to guess on the last 3-7 questions. I don't have timing issues on verbal, but clearly have some foundational gaps in SC and CR. Considering my past performance on IR, I was surprised to see the IR score on the gmat prep test! I'm hoping this wasn't a fluke!
I know I need more practice, especially for the timing issues, but I don't know how long I'll need.
17 Aug 2016, 15:03
Kudos
Bookmarks
For 16 years I have used a six-week time frame where I prepare applicants for six weeks and then they take two weeks to do the OG full-length tests and really pull things together, integrate everything. And that has worked out well. So hopefully that answers your question.
However I would really like to get across to you that your assumption that applying to round 2 will be detrimental to your chances of acceptance is wholly false.
I really don't know where that memo was posted it is not true at all. Look up an article of poets and quants about the percentage of admits for each round. In some circumstances third round is actually the same as others.
There might be a slight advantage to round 1 for some schools but that is never ever ever ever ever ever ever EVER a reason to apply to round 1 if your application isn't in its absolute best form.
Please digest this and take it and I encourage all applicants to take these words to heart. Crappy apps + round 1 does not equal success.
In fact anything less than a completely fireworks awesome profile and round 1 does not equal success.
Apply when you are ready. When you have the best possible GMAT score, AND you have a terrific app.
What does this look like? answers for the goals questions connect the dots with your past and future, and show a close cultural and program fit between your goals and the school.
Your essays are engaging, compelling, creative, and light up the page. They are written in chronological format, and they demonstrate the qualities that business schools are seeking and candidates.
Your resume highlights quantifiable achievements and the plethora of skills that business schools are seeking. it's also very clear, meaning, it doesn't have any jargon, it's in the compliant format, and it differentiates you.
The letters of recommendation are consistent with your essays, and recommenders provide specific clear examples to support their assertions.
And finally, your online application answers are concise and high impact. You take full advantage of the areas where you can discuss community service Awards and additional information.
Until all of that is sorted do not apply. You're wasting your money.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
However I would really like to get across to you that your assumption that applying to round 2 will be detrimental to your chances of acceptance is wholly false.
I really don't know where that memo was posted it is not true at all. Look up an article of poets and quants about the percentage of admits for each round. In some circumstances third round is actually the same as others.
There might be a slight advantage to round 1 for some schools but that is never ever ever ever ever ever ever EVER a reason to apply to round 1 if your application isn't in its absolute best form.
Please digest this and take it and I encourage all applicants to take these words to heart. Crappy apps + round 1 does not equal success.
In fact anything less than a completely fireworks awesome profile and round 1 does not equal success.
Apply when you are ready. When you have the best possible GMAT score, AND you have a terrific app.
What does this look like? answers for the goals questions connect the dots with your past and future, and show a close cultural and program fit between your goals and the school.
Your essays are engaging, compelling, creative, and light up the page. They are written in chronological format, and they demonstrate the qualities that business schools are seeking and candidates.
Your resume highlights quantifiable achievements and the plethora of skills that business schools are seeking. it's also very clear, meaning, it doesn't have any jargon, it's in the compliant format, and it differentiates you.
The letters of recommendation are consistent with your essays, and recommenders provide specific clear examples to support their assertions.
And finally, your online application answers are concise and high impact. You take full advantage of the areas where you can discuss community service Awards and additional information.
Until all of that is sorted do not apply. You're wasting your money.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
17 Aug 2016, 15:51
Kudos
Bookmarks
Thanks for the quick response!
I had recently spoken to a few B-schools' admissions people. As it turns out, I have a non-diverse profile. And round 2 limits my chances of getting a scholarship.
I do agree with you though, rushing in will not help my profile. I'll try to get a date 4 to 6 weeks out.
Thanks a lot for the detailed insight! Really helps!
I had recently spoken to a few B-schools' admissions people. As it turns out, I have a non-diverse profile. And round 2 limits my chances of getting a scholarship.
I do agree with you though, rushing in will not help my profile. I'll try to get a date 4 to 6 weeks out.
Thanks a lot for the detailed insight! Really helps!
