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24 Feb 2013, 14:01
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Hello !
I'm here to ask for some help. First, I want to mention that I'm french and that my message may contain some english/grammar mistakes. I'm doing my best, though.
So here is my story :
I want to apply for a master program in finance at a university in France. My application is somewhat good, considering that most people applying are currently in their 3rd year of superior studies. Just like me. But I have had several good internships in the finance field, I have an experience abroad ( I'm currently studying in Romania ), I'm developing a financial software and I'm a rather good at the interview game. My only problem are my grades from my 2 first years of university. There are a little bit above the average and it won't be sufficient. However, the program's adcom highly recomands people to pass the GMAT. Basically, a good GMAT with a good quantitative score will probably do the trick. The GMAT average of the program is 650 and a guy got in with a 600 score. The quant is more important than verbal because the program focused a lot on numerical side of finance and my english level will be assessed with the TOEFL. Basically, I just want to reach the interview. Then, I think I'll be able to explain why I'm a good fit, even with poor grades during my first 2 years.
I'm taking the GMAT next month, on the 26th of March, and I've been preparing it since December, with a long break during christmas holydays.
Here are the results from my tests :
Name Date Q V Total
Gmat prep 04/12/2012 40 29 580
MGMAT 1 19/12/2012 39 32 590
MGMAT 2 28/01/2013 44 34 640
MGMAT 3 04/02/2013 44 38 680
MGMAT 4 15/02/2013 42 38 660
As you can see, I've managed to improve my verbal (thanks to e-gmat course). I think I can get one or two more points since I haven't finished the CR course. Since I've started it, I have a better understanding of the key concepts involved in CR. So I think I have some potential left there. So first question, is there a huge gap between v38 and v39/40 ?
My problem is the quant. I'm quite good at quantitative stuff actually ! But GMAT uses the type of exercice I don't really like. I mean, I was one of the best in physics and maths back in high school. My best subjects at the university are maths, stats and IT. So I don't have any allergy to numbers. But, I realize that I've improved my score only by 2-4 points ! I've been through all MGMAT books, taking notes and maintaining an error log, and some of Bunuel's amazing collection. Last week, I went back over some questions I got wrong at the first attempt and I can see a lot of progress. It just doesn't seem to appear in my score... I don't really understand. I've been thinking of working with GMAT club test but I think it's still too soon. I got a Q41 at a free test, on february 1st, though.
Also, I've heard about Sackmann's Math Sets but they seem advanced and they are quite expensive given that I've already spent a lot for the GMAT...
So my question is : What do you think of my situation ? What should I do to improve my overall score to 700 (I'm not aiming more, I just want the 7..) by improving the quant part ?
Thank you all for reading
I'm here to ask for some help. First, I want to mention that I'm french and that my message may contain some english/grammar mistakes. I'm doing my best, though.
So here is my story :
I want to apply for a master program in finance at a university in France. My application is somewhat good, considering that most people applying are currently in their 3rd year of superior studies. Just like me. But I have had several good internships in the finance field, I have an experience abroad ( I'm currently studying in Romania ), I'm developing a financial software and I'm a rather good at the interview game. My only problem are my grades from my 2 first years of university. There are a little bit above the average and it won't be sufficient. However, the program's adcom highly recomands people to pass the GMAT. Basically, a good GMAT with a good quantitative score will probably do the trick. The GMAT average of the program is 650 and a guy got in with a 600 score. The quant is more important than verbal because the program focused a lot on numerical side of finance and my english level will be assessed with the TOEFL. Basically, I just want to reach the interview. Then, I think I'll be able to explain why I'm a good fit, even with poor grades during my first 2 years.
I'm taking the GMAT next month, on the 26th of March, and I've been preparing it since December, with a long break during christmas holydays.
Here are the results from my tests :
Name Date Q V Total
Gmat prep 04/12/2012 40 29 580
MGMAT 1 19/12/2012 39 32 590
MGMAT 2 28/01/2013 44 34 640
MGMAT 3 04/02/2013 44 38 680
MGMAT 4 15/02/2013 42 38 660
As you can see, I've managed to improve my verbal (thanks to e-gmat course). I think I can get one or two more points since I haven't finished the CR course. Since I've started it, I have a better understanding of the key concepts involved in CR. So I think I have some potential left there. So first question, is there a huge gap between v38 and v39/40 ?
My problem is the quant. I'm quite good at quantitative stuff actually ! But GMAT uses the type of exercice I don't really like. I mean, I was one of the best in physics and maths back in high school. My best subjects at the university are maths, stats and IT. So I don't have any allergy to numbers. But, I realize that I've improved my score only by 2-4 points ! I've been through all MGMAT books, taking notes and maintaining an error log, and some of Bunuel's amazing collection. Last week, I went back over some questions I got wrong at the first attempt and I can see a lot of progress. It just doesn't seem to appear in my score... I don't really understand. I've been thinking of working with GMAT club test but I think it's still too soon. I got a Q41 at a free test, on february 1st, though.
Also, I've heard about Sackmann's Math Sets but they seem advanced and they are quite expensive given that I've already spent a lot for the GMAT...
So my question is : What do you think of my situation ? What should I do to improve my overall score to 700 (I'm not aiming more, I just want the 7..) by improving the quant part ?
Thank you all for reading
26 Feb 2013, 08:29
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It is most definitely the quant on which you should focus. You want a more balanced score.
Do you tend to calculate specific answers for most of your problem solving questions?
Do you tend to calculate specific answers for most of your problem solving questions?
