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21 Jan 2004, 05:44
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Hello everyone!
Just want to thank everybody in this forum for your incredible insights and help. Here’s my dilemma and any input will be appreciated.
I’ve taken the GMAT thrice already and haven’t been able to get past beyond 600. My first attempt was 2 years ago and I scored 540 (Q34 / V31 / AWA 5.5). The score wasn’t surprising since I barely reviewed and didn’t have OG back then.
Last November was my second attempt. After poring through all the questions in OG/ Powerprep and taking all tests in the Kaplan 2003 CD, I scored 590 (Q34 / V37 / AWA 6.0). Though my score increased, I knew I can still do better as time management was such a big issue for me. So two months of intense re-answering of OG, Kaplan and GMAT Plus and all the problems in this forum, not to mention taking control of my timing, made me feel I was more than prepared for my third attempt this January.
However, I was astounded to get a 580 (Q 43 / V27 ), not so much for the decrease in my overall score but for the nosedive my verbal score took. Coming from a liberal arts background, I knew verbal will be my strength (my TOEFL score was 290 / Essay 6.0). I guess all the preparation for math made my verbal skills rusty.
I just submitted my MBA applications anyway with a 590 score, a few at the top ten schools and the rest at the second or third tier. I was told that the Admissions Officers look at the highest score in each category. If that’s the case, I’d be satisfied with my highest verbal and quant score, although coming from separate exams. But I know a 590 overall is simply not good enough and I am seriously considering a retake this February. I’m not sure if the new score will be too late, considering majority of my applications was sent in by the January deadline. Given that that all the other elements of my application are ok, can I get in with a GMAT score of 590 and bank on the fact that my highest scores for verbal and quant will be acceptable?
As for the retake, I already know the GMAT concepts and strategies inside and out, but sadly, just haven’t been able to coax it on the actual test. Anyone please advice me what kind of preparation I need at this time and how I’d be able to prep myself, mentally and emotionally, so that I can maximize what I already know.
Thanks so much!
Just want to thank everybody in this forum for your incredible insights and help. Here’s my dilemma and any input will be appreciated.
I’ve taken the GMAT thrice already and haven’t been able to get past beyond 600. My first attempt was 2 years ago and I scored 540 (Q34 / V31 / AWA 5.5). The score wasn’t surprising since I barely reviewed and didn’t have OG back then.
Last November was my second attempt. After poring through all the questions in OG/ Powerprep and taking all tests in the Kaplan 2003 CD, I scored 590 (Q34 / V37 / AWA 6.0). Though my score increased, I knew I can still do better as time management was such a big issue for me. So two months of intense re-answering of OG, Kaplan and GMAT Plus and all the problems in this forum, not to mention taking control of my timing, made me feel I was more than prepared for my third attempt this January.
However, I was astounded to get a 580 (Q 43 / V27 ), not so much for the decrease in my overall score but for the nosedive my verbal score took. Coming from a liberal arts background, I knew verbal will be my strength (my TOEFL score was 290 / Essay 6.0). I guess all the preparation for math made my verbal skills rusty.
I just submitted my MBA applications anyway with a 590 score, a few at the top ten schools and the rest at the second or third tier. I was told that the Admissions Officers look at the highest score in each category. If that’s the case, I’d be satisfied with my highest verbal and quant score, although coming from separate exams. But I know a 590 overall is simply not good enough and I am seriously considering a retake this February. I’m not sure if the new score will be too late, considering majority of my applications was sent in by the January deadline. Given that that all the other elements of my application are ok, can I get in with a GMAT score of 590 and bank on the fact that my highest scores for verbal and quant will be acceptable?
As for the retake, I already know the GMAT concepts and strategies inside and out, but sadly, just haven’t been able to coax it on the actual test. Anyone please advice me what kind of preparation I need at this time and how I’d be able to prep myself, mentally and emotionally, so that I can maximize what I already know.
Thanks so much!
21 Jan 2004, 07:27
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"I was told that the Admissions Officers look at the highest score in each category."
Just curious..who told you this? I've never heard that about any school. I've only heard they look at your highest composite score.
Just curious..who told you this? I've never heard that about any school. I've only heard they look at your highest composite score.
21 Jan 2004, 11:49
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I don't know of any b-schools that take the highest from each section either, because you only get a raw score for each section, not something they can equate to a composite score.
A 590 is way too low for top 10 - you need to be a lot closer to 700 to be competitive at those schools unless something else in your application really, really stands out.
Honestly, I think if you're not breaking 600 you need to learn better GMAT strategies. You've only used Kaplan strategies, so I don't think they're working for you. Try Princeton Review's strategies - they worked extremely well for me. I thought their approach was much better.
If you can afford it, look into a class or even a tutor. I don't know that you can raise the score high enough in one month's time to still be competitive at top schools. It really depends on the rest of your application. If you do get waitlisted, though, you'd have time to take a full class and retake the GMAT and submit the new score. If you're determined to retake in February, then try an online class. PR has those too, a few different ones.
I really think either different strategies, and/or a prep class, will be what you need to crack the 600 barrier - and hopefully crush it. Good luck!!
A 590 is way too low for top 10 - you need to be a lot closer to 700 to be competitive at those schools unless something else in your application really, really stands out.
Honestly, I think if you're not breaking 600 you need to learn better GMAT strategies. You've only used Kaplan strategies, so I don't think they're working for you. Try Princeton Review's strategies - they worked extremely well for me. I thought their approach was much better.
If you can afford it, look into a class or even a tutor. I don't know that you can raise the score high enough in one month's time to still be competitive at top schools. It really depends on the rest of your application. If you do get waitlisted, though, you'd have time to take a full class and retake the GMAT and submit the new score. If you're determined to retake in February, then try an online class. PR has those too, a few different ones.
I really think either different strategies, and/or a prep class, will be what you need to crack the 600 barrier - and hopefully crush it. Good luck!!
