GMAT takers JUL/AUG 2008

[lokguru]

Originally Posted by vicky.verma

dude !!!

Kaplan tests...aahh...take them just for the sake of taking them don't really care bout the score...just see what all mistakes you made...and try not to repeat them...kaplan tests are good for time management...and learning from ur mistakes...don't really care bout the scores...

Best of luck

-Vivek

Thanks buddy, though my Kap software has some prob. If I try to review my ans, it just displays me the essay and doesn't take me forward.

I completed the first round of GMATprep. Would take the 2nd round [re-install] and PowerPrep tests towards end. Now revising SC rules from Manh.
And guys, you can register for one free online test from Manhattan. I will be taking it next week. My G-day in Sep-8

[vicky.verma]

Originally Posted by lokguru

Thanks buddy, though my Kap software has some prob. If I try to review my ans, it just displays me the essay and doesn't take me forward.

I completed the first round of GMATprep. Would take the 2nd round [re-install] and PowerPrep tests towards end. Now revising SC rules from Manh.
And guys, you can register for one free online test from Manhattan. I will be taking it next week. My G-day in Sep-8

There is no issue with ur Kaplan s/w...once u have completed the test and u click on review answers...it will show u ur first essay...on the menu bar..u will see "Explainations"...click on that and select the section which u want to review...hope that helps...

-Vivek

[lokguru]

Originally Posted by vicky.verma

There is no issue with ur Kaplan s/w...once u have completed the test and u click on review answers...it will show u ur first essay...on the menu bar..u will see "Explainations"...click on that and select the section which u want to review...hope that helps...

-Vivek

I can't just stop laughing.. I never observed the Explanations part on top [maybe it is grayed out]. I was expecting some tab on the screen itself.
Thanks buddy Vicky. Now I can go back and review all my 3 tests ...nice that I posted !!

[nikdo_19]

Originally Posted by lokguru

I gave the 3rd test in Kaplan. After giving the 2nd one, I thought I would prepare for couple of days and then try. Guess what, the score dropped . My Kap-2 was 610 and now Kap-3 is 600... Guys I know that Kaplan tests are hard and that once can add 100 to get an eq GMAT score.. Anyone here took Kap tests? Bit worried a 630 in Kap would have boosted my spirits. I would love to get a 720+ ...but not sure now... bit tensed...any advice or thoughts

@lokguru
As Vicky rightly mentioned that dont take Kaplan score's too seriously and focus on the mistakes that u did. Kaplan test scores are big de-motivators. I suggest look at the GMAT prep scores for getting an idea of your scoring. In fact i read in some forums that whatever your average GMAT prep score is, your actual GMAT score is +30 or -30 range.

All the best for 8th Sept.

[lokguru]

Originally Posted by nikdo_19

@lokguru
As Vicky rightly mentioned that dont take Kaplan score's too seriously and focus on the mistakes that u did. Kaplan test scores are big de-motivators. I suggest look at the GMAT prep scores for getting an idea of your scoring. In fact i read in some forums that whatever your average GMAT prep score is, your actual GMAT score is +30 or -30 range.

All the best for 8th Sept.

eyy...thanks dude. I just took PowerPrep test-1. I was shocked to see the score .. It touched 760. Maybe I was too lucky . It gave a percentile of 99, however for Verbal it was 95% [4 mistakes] and Quant 97% [4 mistakes] [so nt sure how did it calculate]. Anyways, all my need is just a 720+ . I have few more days; hope I will be there...

And also any advice on AWA? I have never touched it. I was planning to keep a day aside for it, would it be enough, any advice

[Dreams_are_real]

Hi all,

Finished my GMAT today... only 660 (Q49, V30) 83 percentile... I know its a low score... i do not intend to apply with this score for colleges..

Quant was good, but had doubts in many answers in verbal, kept vacillating on 2 choices after eliminating the obvious wrong ones....

Please suggest options... I opted the score be sent to ISB, NUS, Nangyang,Hongkong HKUST, and Great lakes in Chennai

[lokguru]

Originally Posted by Dreams_are_real

Hi all,

Finished my GMAT today... only 660 (Q49, V30) 83 percentile... I know its a low score... i do not intend to apply with this score for colleges..

Quant was good, but had doubts in many answers in verbal, kept vacillating on 2 choices after eliminating the obvious wrong ones....

Please suggest options... I opted the score be sent to ISB, NUS, Nangyang,Hongkong HKUST, and Great lakes in Chennai

am not a great expert to advice; however my take would be to give a second try. As you are good in quant, maybe you just need to focus on verbal.

[raging_inferno]

i am planning to give my GMAT after CAT, will the prep for CAT suffice, or do i neeed to do some extra prep for GMAT???? . . . . .

[iLive_GMAT]

Hi peers,
I am trying to install the powerprep but when I run the installer a bar pops up does some processing and then nothing happens...whats the problem,,,,could u guys pls help

[vschirravuri]

Guys,

I am done with GMAT. Here are my scores:

AWA - 6.0
Q - 51 (99%)
V - 19 (16%) Total - 590.

Screwed up my verbal section. I am planning for a re-take of the exam, any suggestions please?

Thanks,
Viswanath