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Study Abroad
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Hi All, Currently I am working in an IT-MNC since 4 years now. I have always had a passion for business(Specially in Finance/Banking Domain). I am planning to try my luck on GMAT 2014, 2015 Admissions for ISB Hyd or SP Jain(second round).

Preparation Status: To be Started.

Other Activities: Nothing Great, Have had a entrepreneurial experience in setting up an own startup (web application - currently in beta phase).

Experts please help/guide/advice me on my preparation.

Is it achievable target? or should I postpone it for an year and prepare well?

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can we use calculator in IR section?

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Hi,

I took the GMAT last month and selected 5 schools to send my scores to on the test day. I did not score quite to my expectations and I am going to take the GMAT again. My question is that should I choose a different set of schools to send my scores this time.

To be clear, my top 5 schools are still the ones I selected on the 1st attempt and I want them to see my 2nd attempt scores as well. So will sending the scores to them once allow them to see all my scores when I apply to them and therefore I can choose a different set of schools or do I need to resend my scores to my top 5.

Thanks in advance

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I need information about good test series for GMAT.  

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Hi, i gave GMAT and got a score of 550

Maths: 46  Verbal : 20

verbal got screwed as there was a lot of disturbance because i never got less than 30 in my mocks

I plan to give it again, how can i improve my score,

i am aiming at 700+

Plz help


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Hi, Can anyone let me know where can I find SC practice questions including detailed explanation of the answers . (Apart from the official guide)

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Hi, I am starting my GMAT preparation and i would like to know the books/materials to be followed. Verbal is not my strong area is Manhattan 8 books set is enough for verbal preparation or any other material is which is more helpful? Please share @kinji.at.pg1 

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Hi,

I have just started with my GMAT prep. Have completed OG 13 for Data Sufficiency, Math and RC. 

Having trouble with Critical Reasoning and SC. Any suggestions??

Also what kind of scores do I need to target for places like Erasmus, ESADE, IESE, Kellogg, Tuck, Sloan, ISB, INSEAD(don't really know whether this one is a practical choice or not)??

And if I want to start my MBA program in 2015 what are the usual application deadlines??. More specifically, when should I target to write the test in order to apply to the above mentioned schools for batches starting 2015??

Also would be most helpful if you could give me any links on info regarding approx costs of doing a 2 year full time MBA in Europe and USA ..

Thanks!!

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Hi Folks,

I had last given my GMAT circa 2008 with a score of 650 (Q 41 V 39).My score has expired since then and i am planing to apply next year to some B schools thus i need to get cracking on the test. 

From what i can recall from my last attempt, i struggled big time with Quant and had difficulty taking my verbal score beyond 40 so i do need to work a reasonable amount on these

My target score is 720+ so any guidance keeping this in mind will be helpful.

- I have the current (2013) official guides

- Kaplan GMAT verbal workbook 4th edition from the 2008 days.. guessing i should get the new 7th edition just to be safe

Any other recommended books?

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Hi I m tejas ...i m staying in navi mumbai..I have work experience of 5 years in power sector n basically I m an electrical engineer..I m planning to gmat next year...so please suggest me the material required n classes required. ...also suggest the study schedule if possible. .

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I started with GMAT prep with OG 2015  but scored pathetic in diagnostic test - below average !! :( 

When I started with practice questions from the book I see them very basic ones. I could do PS / DS within 1 min on each ques and 80% accuracy. similarly CR and RC in 1.75 mins as per Gmat timing and with same 80% accuracy (yet to start SC). 

Although I started with around 25 to 40 questions in each section, is it so that questions at start are quite basic then as we go on they will be difficult? or whole GMAT practice questions from OG are of similar difficulty level?


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Hi,

My name is Samvedana Agnihotri. I am a first year MBA grad at Michigan State University- Eli Broad College of Business. Through this thread I want to help all those students who are aspiring for MBA. I can help in reviewing applications, conducting mock interview and taking doubt solving session.

By the way, this all is for free, no fee will be charged. So please feel free to reach out to me. I have also created one Facebook page for all these stuff

. Here is the link :

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-GMAT-Counselling/1484050971851914?sk=manager

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-GMAT-Counselling/1484050971851914?sk=manager

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It is really nice of you, it will help lot of persons like me , ho have thousands of question in their mind

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@toy17 : It's great that you are helping out the aspirants. I am maintaining a thread which I use to write articles about GMAT Prep. I am merging the two threads together.

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I am starting my GMAT prep . Pls. suggest me , how should I start . I have planned to give GMAT by mid Jan.

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Hi Guys,

I am planning to start my preparation for GMAT. I need your help and guidance to go forward with it. 

I am a civil servant with 3+ years of experience in government, mostly in International Trade/ Imports-Exports. Prior to civil service, I was working with an IT Consulting firm for 4 years. I have 7+ years of work ex. in all. 

Since I am new to this, I need assistance in planning my GMAT and the prospects thereafter. Any personal assistance would be much appreciated. 

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Hello Everyone,

For GMAT preparation, you can refer to the Official Guide for GMAT Review, the Official Guide Quant Review and Official Guide Verbal Review.You can purchase the Question Pack, which will provide you with new questions and increased computer-based functionality.To crack GMAT, you also need to buy strategy guides if you already don't have one.

Wish you the best.

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Hi i am a normal IT professional with 4 years of experience. I am planning to give GMAT in near future. Which intake should i target, September/March, i heard march intake doesn't cover internship.. Please suggest. Thanks

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Hi Guys, I am planning to start my preparation for GMAT.I wanted know about JAMBOREE classes in Pune ? Please provide me some reviews ,it charges 30k for 11 weeks course. Is it worth a try ?