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When MBA applicants reach out to MBA Crystal Ball and ask, “What GMAT score should I aim for?” our general response is “Why aim for anything less than 800?” And while some might look at it as an elusive response, we do mean it. Thankfully we found someone who proves that with the right combination … Read more
“What if 3 months is not enough for my GMAT preparation?” “If I can’t crack the GMAT in three months, am I dumb?” “Is it ok to go with a 6 month study plan instead of 2 months?” These are common questions that GMAT test prep expert and personal tutor, Chiranjeev Singh, tackles on a … Read more
American business schools dominate most MBA rankings. However, in the ranking of countries according to the GMAT mean total score of their candidates, one has to go deep down the list to find the position achieved by the United States. The US has only secured rank 43 in the 2016 testing year (July 2015-June 2016). … Read more
Private GMAT tutor, Chiranjeev Singh, sure knows a thing or two about how to prepare for the GMAT and annihilate it. He scored a 780 on the GMAT (yup, we verified his report on the official Pearson Vue site) and has earlier worked as the Director of Curriculum at e-GMAT. In this two-part series for … Read more
The GMAT exam is one of the first items in your to-do list for your prolonged MBA application process (Read How to plan your MBA Timeline). It sets the tone for the rest of your application. It is the only objective component that you can truly control. A chance to right all the wrongs in … Read more
In the interest of being accurate, yet vague, the best that GMAT experts can divulge is umm, well…it depends… Why? Because the GMAT exam is a standardized test, making it available to anyone, from any background, who chooses to appear for it. However, it is also the standardized test which is widely used to select … Read more
The GMAT score is a significant component of an MBA application. While the essays, the letters of recommendations, statement of purpose, interviews, and work experience, create a notion of the quality of the application, the GMAT score offers a far more objective peek at an applicant’s capabilities. It is a score based on a uniform … Read more
Your GMAT score unarguably plays a vital role in the MBA application process. However, most of the times, it’s seen that candidates are often stuck with this one part of the application. Some applicants, in spite of multiple attempts at the GMAT, are unable to improve their GMAT scores and often get frustrated in the … Read more
This is a tough one. Most business schools, whether in India or around the world, don’t specify the minimum GMAT score. Eligibility for admission is derived from a cumulative consideration of all, or some, of the parameters – your scores, past academic record, work experience, essays, recommendations and finally the interview that seals the deal. … Read more
There’s a Chinese proverb that says, “If you haven’t died from hard work, just work harder.” The dark humor might not bother fiercely competitive and ambitious young men and women in China. But it might only inspire them to strive to reach their goals, come what may.
The typical essay grader spends anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes to assign a grade to an essay. So, it is absolutely vital to make that “first impression”. If you haven’t exercised your writing muscles for a while, it is a good idea to put in some practice. Scoring well on the … Read more
For scores of admission seekers to coveted MBA colleges in foreign universities, the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is one weapon they possess. The higher the score, the better are your chances of getting into your dream business program.