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try focusing on ur apps now
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I have no experience with the internal workings of admissions, but I don't think things are as bad as you think. Your Q49 is excellent, and while a V27 is low, even by international standards, you have the opportunity to convey your communication skills in the essays and interview.

If you're shooting for 30-50, I can't imagine that you're at some insurmountable disadvantage. If anything schools in that range would probably love the international perspective you're capable of bringing. How you leverage that and position/sell yourself will make a lot of difference.

My thoughts anyway!
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Top 30-50 ranked colleges should not be a long shot for you. Though, You must try and make the most out of your experience and pull out your best application.
ATB !
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Don't lose hope friend and try your best in your apps! You can do it. Good luck!

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@shaselai: well i did.. still not able to figure it out - what went wrong

@anaik100,dokiyoki,kissthegmat - Thanks buddies.... yup decided on to proceed with the app

@resh - Yes please find the below
1. MGMAT Guides for 4 topics
2. Some Basic Formula Guide ( which we use back in India)
3. GMAT Prep 175 + 75 collection (Well, i have 199 + 99 collection as well. Ultimately i didnt use it though)
4. OG 11 and 12 ( though its a lil bit ezy compared)
5. MGMAT Tests.

Do let me know if u need any
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Thanks Guys ....I have spoken to couple of admission consultants. For schools within Top-30 I was asked to take the GMAT again. So is it worth taking 4th attempt ???

Coming to my GMAT Prep, First of all, Verbal is bad and Quans resembled my prep exams.

1. Took GMAT Prep under full conditions including essay and exact break for one prep exam

2. When i get repeats, i usually leave few seconds and mark it correct and proceed.

My strategy for Verbal:

SC: Manhattan SC Guide ( 4th Edition)
Spidey and Psahil Notes
GMAT Prep 175 Ques
OG 12 and Verbal Purple Book

CR: CR Bible
OG 12 and Verbal Purple Book

RC: Manhattan RC
OG 12

Now my consultant is asking me to take 660+ for Top 30 and 700+ for Top 15 and then proceed with apps.

Trust me folks i am really really confused now...

Any help is greatly appreciated !!!
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