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Maybe im not a moron.... 19 Dec 2007, 19:04
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Hi guys,

So if you read my previous posts, you'll see that I scored a 400 on the gmat (M 19, V 26). So I went to NYU and took an algebra class to brush up on any areas I was unfamiliar with. Took the final last week and got a perfect score, all 25 questions right. And as a matter of fact, according to the professor, I was the only one to do that! So I guess Im not that dumb after all and hopefully I can break 600 soon enough :)
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Maybe im not a moron.... 19 Dec 2007, 19:12
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Hi guys,

So if you read my previous posts, you'll see that I scored a 400 on the gmat (M 19, V 26). So I went to NYU and took an algebra class to brush up on any areas I was unfamiliar with. Took the final last week and got a perfect score, all 25 questions right. And as a matter of fact, according to the professor, I was the only one to do that! So I guess Im not that dumb after all and hopefully I can break 600 soon enough :)
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nice. GMAT will be the real litmus test though...
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Maybe im not a moron.... 20 Dec 2007, 06:56
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Great job. If you have lots of time and if you can afford, learning in a school is the best option.
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Maybe im not a moron.... 20 Dec 2007, 10:11
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You really go for it! But, your experience is very interesting!
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Maybe im not a moron.... 20 Dec 2007, 17:18
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Thanks for the kind words guys. So J, what do you mean about my experience?
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The gmat does not test for intelligence, it tests for familiarity and repetition. If it is really a test for intelligence, you would not need to study for it.

Of course you will need to have a minimal level of intelligence, but you don't need an iq of at least 135 to score in the 780-800 level.
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The gmat does not test for intelligence, it tests for familiarity and repetition. If it is really a test for intelligence, you would not need to study for it.

Of course you will need to have a minimal level of intelligence, but you don't need an iq of at least 135 to score in the 780-800 level.
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i really needed to hear these words.
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I dont fully agree. I mean you can be familiar with most concepts on the test, but it takes creativity and ingenuity to apply it to problems. So I do think being smart is important for this test.