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Hi guys, my target schools are Stanford/Harvard/MIT. I got a 720 on my gmat two months ago, and a 750 today (8 IR/50 Q/41 V), which is ok. But I was getting 780s on GMATPrep, and most importantly, I left my outline in as part of my AWA.
I finished my AWA at exactly 0:00 left and didn't have a chance to delete my outline. Obviously, the machine reader is going to destroy the score, but will the human reader overlook the outline submission? I got a 5 on my first AWA but was going for a 5.5-6 on this one.
Will they ignore the outline when scoring my essay? It was very obvious where my actual response started.
..should I cancel my score?
Thanks. I'm just really nervous and that essay issue also distracted me a great deal during quant.
Some other background info: Indian male, 5 years work exp, two promotions under my belt and I've led two teams and advised numerous newer employees. My undergrad GPA was a 3.95 from UMD, with degrees in computer engineering and biology. I have a few personal projects that I'm very passionate about, and have also led a sold out dance competition during my time at UMD (managing 15 people).
I finished my AWA at exactly 0:00 left and didn't have a chance to delete my outline. Obviously, the machine reader is going to destroy the score, but will the human reader overlook the outline submission? I got a 5 on my first AWA but was going for a 5.5-6 on this one.
Will they ignore the outline when scoring my essay? It was very obvious where my actual response started.
..should I cancel my score?
Thanks. I'm just really nervous and that essay issue also distracted me a great deal during quant.
Some other background info: Indian male, 5 years work exp, two promotions under my belt and I've led two teams and advised numerous newer employees. My undergrad GPA was a 3.95 from UMD, with degrees in computer engineering and biology. I have a few personal projects that I'm very passionate about, and have also led a sold out dance competition during my time at UMD (managing 15 people).
30 Oct 2016, 13:34
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Hi, unfortunately I'm not certain about the machine vs. Human reader with regards to the score, and would love to hear from others about that, but if you are applying to round 2 you need to get cracking on those essays and put this behind you. If you are looking to apply next year then absolutely take another shot at this. But I think for you to be investing any more time in this at the cost of creating well-crafted highly differentiated applications it would be a mistake. It just wouldn't be the best use of your time.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
30 Oct 2016, 14:30
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You are absolutely right about starting applications. My plan was to start on my applications this weekend, and have a full two months to dedicate to them. I was hoping to put the GMAT behind me but I should be fine taking it again in a month if my score doesn't pan out. I'm just not sure what to do about the current one. I'm fairly confident that I would be able to beat 750, especially since my verbal was 44-46 during practice exams but only 41 on the actual (again, I was pretty distracted because of the essay issue). I don't plan on studying 24/7 for the exam anymore and instead will be shifting my focus to R2 deadlines. I already have my references squared away.
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) and will get that to you shortly. The one thing that I do wish the resume could do is convey my thoughts and personality, but I suppose that's what the essays are for. Thank you for helping out above and beyond.
