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  1. Let me first say congrats. Would you say that SC questions tested complex grammar concepts? Or were the answer choices relatively easy to identify when taking the overall meaning in perspective? For Quant, how close would you say the tricks mirrored GMATPrep? Great score!
  2. This is a "Must Be True" question, therefore the answer choice must be true based on the stimulus. Since Heavy Rainfall is >2cm, we could have 100cm in one day in 1990 compared to 5 days of 5cm in 1910. Just because the number of days of heavy rainfall in 1990 than in 1910 doesnt mean the corresponding total is also lesser. Tricky question, I was puzzled at first. What is the source?
  3. Hi Guys, In case some of you were wondering, I have been accepted to the 2-Year Full-Time MBA at Cornell's Johnson School of Management (2010). Thanks for all the support throughout my GMAT process. Vik
  4. Hi Kee, thanks. Based on my prep to date, I feel that my intrinsic level is around 700. If I had retained my previous verbal score I would have gotten a 47/39 which is a 700 I believe. Either way, my lack of confidence caught up to me. Thanks. Vik
  5. Guys, I am quite disappointed. Went 3 points up in Quant however 3 points down in Verbal. I saw the Boldface question (q40) and got very excited – however to my dismay I saw 36. 1st GMAT Attempt: Nov 2 680 (q44, v39) 2nd GMAT Attempt: Dec 4 680 (q47, v36) 81% 80% - overall 88% Prep Time: 2. 5 weeks (Nov 16 – Dec 3) Materials: OG Verbal (30 CR, 50 SC) Scoretop Math (125 Nov, 20 Dec Math PQs) GMATPrep 1: 640 GMATPrep 2: 700 (w/ 7 repeat questions) MGMAT 1: 640 This time around I was quite nervous going in. Due to my work obligations, I was able to devote 5 solid days of studying. In general, I felt that I was not ready however decided to take the exam anyway. From my previous result, I knew I had to focus on Quant, for verbal I went through approx. 80 questions in OG Verbal to brush up. Exam Experience: AWA: Nothing specific to note Quant: Was stumped by the first question, guessed and moved on. The rest is a blur, however I felt that I did not encounter overly tough questions – just tricky. This time around I was too distracted by the clock, I checked it every 1 or 2 mins – this sucked. Overall guessed on 6-8 questions throughout, wild guess on last 2. Verbal: Started with 3 SCs followed by 2 CRs and a RC. Overall got 4 RCs. SCs were trickier than in GMATPrep. RCs were easy to read however questions were quite tough often 3 choices very close. I took the exam at the Pickering, Ontario (Canada) testing center. If anybody is considering taking it there, please beware: 1. During the 10 min break after quant, I went to the proctor to ask for the keys to my locker, she couldn’t find them. She searched everywhere, finally she discovered that one of the other students had left them hanging by his locker (in a different room). The entire 8 mins were spent on this debacle. Finally, I decided to go back to my seat since I had no idea how much time had elapsed (was not pleased as I was low on water and energy) 2. In the last 30 mins of verbal, a guy next door started talking on the phone very loudly (in French). He was obnoxious. I tolerated it for about 5 mins (consistently lost train of thought) and finally I had had enough. I stepped outside to tell the guy to shut the f#$k up – the proctor came and closed his door. 3. The test center’s pens sucked! They would stop writing while I was in the middle of a long calculation, had to shake the hell out of the pen a few times during my test. I guess the bottom line is that never assume that the environment at the test center will be perfect. I lost my calm after that annoying French speaking guy episode. With most R2 deadlines around the corner, I think I will apply with the 680 to the two of my remaining target schools. I have applied to Cornell (R2) so far. I plan to take a break from GMAT for at least the next few months. If I get wait-listed I might reconsider re-taking it in the next 3 months. Last but not the least, I would like to thank all the folks at TM for this very special resource. If you guys have any questions please feel free to PM me, I am traveling overseas for work this week, will be back early next week. -Vik
  6. Kee, you have made Ontarians proud!! Awesome story. I am sitting for the exam on Tuesday at the Pickering location. Wish me luck!
  7. Pat, congrats again!! I will let you know how things go this Tuesday.
  8. Guys, I heard somewhere that Erin has personally provided explanations to the first 200 of the 1000SCs. Can someone point me to that link? Thanks lots. Vik
  9. Hi Kee, Mostly applying to US Schools with 2-year MBA programs. I've got a BAScEE from UBC, moved down here to Ontario 3 years ago work at RIM- I'm sure you've noticed it has become quite cold here over the last few days. I'm at vsharma.email@gmail.com if you'd like to connect to discuss gmat strategies etc. I wrote my test on Nov 2, got a 680. I am re-writing Dec 4th targeting for a 720 or higher.
  10. Hi Kee, I live in Waterloo, Ontario. What Canadian schools are you applying to?
  11. Prawler, I am proud of you!!! This score is more in line with your capabilities. Vik
  12. wicked score!! good luck with your apps.
  13. Just wanted to post my percentiles, in case someone is curious: Q44: 72 V39: 88 680: 88
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