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shreejit16
Joined: 19 Nov 2012
Last visit: 13 May 2014
Posts: 6
Given Kudos: 2
Schools: Fisher '16 Babson '15 Thunderbird '16
03 Dec 2013, 08:10
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Hi friends,
July this year I appeared for the GMAT for the first time and scored a 550 (Q-45, V-21). I decided to re-take the test to give myself another chance of improving my score. I concentrated on the verbal section completely for over 2 months. I was quite clear with the concepts but when taking the mocks, I struggled answering the questions correctly with the time constraints and at times couldn't attempt the last 2-3 questions. I just couldn't find a way to push my verbal score over 29. I was always scoring in the 27-29 range, getting around 20-21 questions correct out of 41. As the R-2 deadlines were approaching, I went on to take the test again (couple of days back). The result was not too different. Scored a 580 (Q-49,V-22) this time. I thought I did well on the Verbal but the result was quite surprising.
I would have been happy with an overall score of 630-640 but couldn't make it. Don't have the will to take the test again, wait for an year and then apply.
How bad is this score of 580? Can I apply with this score and get into a decent college? I want to go for an MBA in entrepreneurship.
I will have 3 years of work experience by July,14. Please suggest me in taking the next step folks.
Regards,
Shreejit
July this year I appeared for the GMAT for the first time and scored a 550 (Q-45, V-21). I decided to re-take the test to give myself another chance of improving my score. I concentrated on the verbal section completely for over 2 months. I was quite clear with the concepts but when taking the mocks, I struggled answering the questions correctly with the time constraints and at times couldn't attempt the last 2-3 questions. I just couldn't find a way to push my verbal score over 29. I was always scoring in the 27-29 range, getting around 20-21 questions correct out of 41. As the R-2 deadlines were approaching, I went on to take the test again (couple of days back). The result was not too different. Scored a 580 (Q-49,V-22) this time. I thought I did well on the Verbal but the result was quite surprising.
I would have been happy with an overall score of 630-640 but couldn't make it. Don't have the will to take the test again, wait for an year and then apply.
How bad is this score of 580? Can I apply with this score and get into a decent college? I want to go for an MBA in entrepreneurship.
I will have 3 years of work experience by July,14. Please suggest me in taking the next step folks.
Regards,
Shreejit
get2aditya
Joined: 14 Jun 2012
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Schools: Goizueta '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 640 Q47 V32
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
WE:Information Technology (Computer Software)
03 Dec 2013, 12:17
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Shreejit,
580 is out of the 80% range for most of the Top 30 business schools in USA. 580 is especially low for a Indian candidates. I'm not saying you cannot get in but you should have an exceptional profile and near-perfect execution and even then chances are less.
I am not discouraging you. You are fairly young and your Quant score is more than decent. If possible re-take the exam after thorough preparation on the Verbal and try to get the score with in 680 - 700 range atleast. This would significantly increase your chances of getting into a good school.
There are many posts and write-ups on the site to guide you through your improvement efforts, if you need them.
Regards,
Aditya
580 is out of the 80% range for most of the Top 30 business schools in USA. 580 is especially low for a Indian candidates. I'm not saying you cannot get in but you should have an exceptional profile and near-perfect execution and even then chances are less.
I am not discouraging you. You are fairly young and your Quant score is more than decent. If possible re-take the exam after thorough preparation on the Verbal and try to get the score with in 680 - 700 range atleast. This would significantly increase your chances of getting into a good school.
There are many posts and write-ups on the site to guide you through your improvement efforts, if you need them.
Regards,
Aditya
shreejit16
Joined: 19 Nov 2012
Last visit: 13 May 2014
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Schools: Fisher '16 Babson '15 Thunderbird '16
03 Dec 2013, 13:32
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Hi Ankit,
Thanks for your reply. I understand all that you mentioned. My challenge was always overcoming the verbal section. In my first attempted I failed and then studied for another 2-3 months and then failed again. I am not sure if I can ever tackle the verbal section. Moreover, I wanted to get into some college next year for personal and professional reasons. Well, if there is no way out, I guess I'll have to retake the test and wait for one more year.
I am okay with getting into a decent enough college. Should I try applying to some colleges? Do you have any idea about colleges outside top 100 that are worth going for?
Thanks Again!
Shree
Thanks for your reply. I understand all that you mentioned. My challenge was always overcoming the verbal section. In my first attempted I failed and then studied for another 2-3 months and then failed again. I am not sure if I can ever tackle the verbal section. Moreover, I wanted to get into some college next year for personal and professional reasons. Well, if there is no way out, I guess I'll have to retake the test and wait for one more year.
I am okay with getting into a decent enough college. Should I try applying to some colleges? Do you have any idea about colleges outside top 100 that are worth going for?
Thanks Again!
Shree
