Hi Anurag

The Kaplan test scors are not good indicators of how much you will
score in real GMAT. They are almost less by 70 marks.Almost everyone
who takes Kaplan are of the same opinion. I was scoring 570-620 in
kaplan and ended up in real GMAT at 690.

The princeton,Manhattan GMAT scores are very near to real GMAT. I was
scoring 670-740 in these tests.

The best is GMAT prep. It almost represents the real GMAT. I was
scoring 700-720 in GMat prep.

Very important in GMAT is managing time, especially in Quanta section.
I was consistantly scoring 48-49 in quanta during practise test, but
ended up 45 in real GMAT.I did not manage time very well and ended up
solving last 5 problems in last 2mins. Never spend more than 3 mins in
any problem. If you feel you are spending too much time on one problem
, then just guess and proceed. This is waht I learnt after my last
experience and decided to give GMAT again on 19th Jul-08. Hope that I
will not mess up like last time and cross 700 mark.

Cheers

Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@..., anurag <k_anurag@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Ankur / Kiran / Nitya and Kiran
> Your discussions make interesting reading, and here I join with my
thoughts on the subject:
> [1] Non-IT / ITES background is a BIG advantage because ADCOM
actively seeks diversity in the selected batch of students.
>
> [2] We should not consider anything below 700 a guaranteed
"shortlist-score". Guys, do retake GMAT to give yourself a better
chance (and make life difficult for me :)
>
> [3] My profile (not available on internet): 10 yr Work-Ex; 3 as
manager || IT all the way || Engineer from IT-BHU with below average
academic record || Scheduled to take GMAT on 21-July (previous GMAT
score = 680) || Have attended PGPX interview in 2006 and was not
shortlisted in 2007.
>
> [4] I am looking for 1 year courses in India - will apply for PGPX /
ISB / IIML this year, and XLRI / IIMC next year.
>
> QUERY - How much did you guys used to score in your practice full
lenght GMAT preparation? Scores from KAPLAN / PR / GMAT Prep etc - and
the final GMAT score: are these close?
>
> Thanks...Anurag
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, iimapgpx200910@...
<iimapgpx200910@...> wrote:
>
> From: iimapgpx200910@...
<iimapgpx200910@...>
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Digest Number 21
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 2:51 PM
>
> There are 12 messages in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1.1. Chances at program
> From: Monty
> 1.2. Fwd: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> From: Monty
> 1.3. Re: Chances at program
> From: shetty kiran
> 1.4. Re: Chances at program
> From: Nityananda Mukherjee
> 1.5. Re: Chances at program
> From: Shiva prasad bebarta
> 1.6. Re: Chances at program
> From: kiran_special
> 1.7. Re: Chances at program
> From: kiran_special
> 1.8. Re: Chances at program
> From: Nityananda Mukherjee
> 1.9. Re: Chances at program
> From: Shiva prasad bebarta
> 1.10. Re: Chances at program
> From: Monty
>
> 2.1. New file uploaded to iimapgpx200910
> From: iimapgpx200910@...
> 2.2. New file uploaded to iimapgpx200910
> From: iimapgpx200910@...
>
>
> Messages
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.1. Chances at program
> Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@...
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:49 am
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
> been average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.2. Fwd: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@...
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:01 am
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
> been average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.3. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "shetty kiran" kiran_special@... kiran_special
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:36 am
>
> Dear Monty,
>
> Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However
> IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT
average is
> 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview call.
But if you
> can make it up with other attributes, then one may still have a
chance. There is
> nothing wrong in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top 250
> (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been
> average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
>
> Share files, take polls, and make new friends - all under one
roof. Go to
> http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.4. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "Nityananda Mukherjee" nitya34@... leo_m_70
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:49 am
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
>
> I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now
> 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director
> with Govt of India
> My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
>
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
> 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@...>:
>
> > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile.
> > However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last
year GMAT
> > average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for
interview
> > call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one
may still
> > have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> > Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in
> top
> > 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt.
Academics have
> > been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > Download prohibited? No problem.
>
CHAT<http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_webmessenger_1/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.co\
m/webmessengerpromo.php>from
> any browser, without download.
> >
> >
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.5. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "Shiva prasad bebarta" shivapb@... shivapb
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:23 pm
>
> Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
>
> My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
experience myself
> in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in economics and an MBA
from XIM
> Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently am the country
representative for a
> large US Credit Card company
> and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
>
> Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
overconfidence /
> stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am very particular
on my choice
> of B Schools which is London Business School , Sloan Masters , ISB /
IMD and IIM
> A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a
general
> management program and dont want to learn accounting basics all over
again :--)
>
> But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
Masters Program
> which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall leadership
exposure
>
> Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
>
> My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
in Late
> September just because its been ages since I have taken competitive
exams ..so
> maybe that could be a factor ..
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
>
> Shiva Prasad Bebarta
>
> " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by chance
> but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come back
to you .
> Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle than you so
please have
> a kind word for all "
>
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...> wrote:
>
> From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...>
> Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
>
> I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now 160
> up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
management, I
> scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director
> with Govt of India
> My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
>
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
>
> 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear Monty,
>
> Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However
> IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT
average is
> 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview call.
But if you
> can make it up with other attributes, then one may still have a
chance. There is
> nothing wrong in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>
>
>
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been
> average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
>
> Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
download.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.6. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "kiran_special" kiran_special@... kiran_special
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:45 pm
>
> Dear Nitya,
>
> IMO, Your profile is very good. The 590 GMAT is very less compared to
> last year average. Please write exam again and try to get atleast
> 680-700. With this mark you stand a good chance as you are from public
> services and in order to ensure diversity in class, ADCOM may prefer
> people with your profile. The increase in class strength may lower the
> average GMAT, But try to get atleaSt 700 in GMAT. Since you are also
> in leadership position, it will add value to your profile. Please
> demonstrate this in your application.
>
> Please give GMAT again. I have improved my score from 640 to 690 in
> just one month and again giving the GMAT on 19th of this month. I hope
> to cross 700 mark to get the interview call. I am also non- it (
> manufacturing) guy with total experneice of 13 years, out of which 6
> years of managerial experience.
>
>
> cheers,
>
> Kiran
>
> --- In iimapgpx200910@..., "Nityananda Mukherjee"
> <nitya34@> wrote:
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now
> > 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> > management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director
> > with Govt of India
> > My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@>:
> >
> > > Dear Monty,
> > >
> > > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile.
> > > However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last
> year GMAT
> > > average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for
> interview
> > > call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one
> may still
> > > have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> > > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Kiran
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@>
> > > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > >
> > > Hi Friends
> > >
> > > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+
yrs in
> > > Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top
> > > 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> > > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt.
> Academics have
> > > been average.
> > >
> > > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Ankur
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > > Download prohibited? No problem.
>
CHAT<http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_webmessenger_1/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.co\
m/webmessengerpromo.php>from
> any browser, without download.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.7. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "kiran_special" kiran_special@... kiran_special
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:55 pm
>
> Shiva,
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
> experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
>
> Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> Need to do some research on these school
> The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> the chairman of company you have worked.
> The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> looked at.
> I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
>
> Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> IIMA- PGPX
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
> --- In iimapgpx200910@..., Shiva prasad bebarta
> <shivapb@> wrote:
> >
> > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> >
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> >
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> >
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> leadership exposure
> >
> > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> >
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
> >
> > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> >
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
> chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> than you so please have a kind word for all "
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@> wrote:
> >
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@>
> > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director with Govt of India
> > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> have been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> >
> > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> download.
> >
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.8. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "Nityananda Mukherjee" nitya34@... leo_m_70
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:06 pm
>
> Sloan-MIT(?) is Excellent
> But average GMAT is again 710+
>
> (there is one MSc program of SLOAN under LBS but placement is not good)
>
> even *Kellogg* loves Older guys(Its not one year though)
> There is another school in USA which does like older applicants.dont
recall
> it now.
>
> I have heard INSEAD too is great for guys who are having 7 yr+
WE(Infact 51%
> guys are having more than 5-6 yr exp,pattern exactly opposite to our
> Hyderbad based ISB)
>
> average age in INSEAD must be around 30-31 thanks older guys
> and Its the best in Gen mgmt(LBS is for Finance)
>
> I want to pursue gen mgmt and corporate strategy
> first thing first,like to get atleast 680+ in GMAT
>
> for GMAT, the best group is
> prachi_pareekh_gmat-subscibe@yahoogroups.com
> please join!!
> thanks for all the good inputs
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
> 2008/7/15 kiran_special <kiran_special@...>:
>
> > Shiva,
> >
> > Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> > Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> > may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
> > experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> > experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> > XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
> >
> > Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> > Need to do some research on these school
> > The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> > blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> > the chairman of company you have worked.
> > The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> > looked at.
> > I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
> >
> > Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> > IIMA- PGPX
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> > --- In
> iimapgpx200910@...<iimapgpx200910%40yahoogroups.co.in>,
> > Shiva prasad bebarta
> >
> > <shivapb@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> > >
> > > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> > experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> > economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> > am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> > >
> > > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> > overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> > very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> > School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> > as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> > and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> > >
> > > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> > Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> > leadership exposure
> > >
> > > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> > >
> > > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> > in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> > competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > > http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
> > >
> > > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> > >
> > > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not
> by
> > chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> > back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> > than you so please have a kind word for all "
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@>
> >
> > > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > > To:
> iimapgpx200910@...<iimapgpx200910%40yahoogroups.co.in>
> > > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Kiran
> > > thanks for forming the group
> > > let me post my profile here
> > >
> > > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> > are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> > management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> > Director with Govt of India
> > > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > > my profile
> > > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> > above 670
> > > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> > >
> > > regards
> > > Nitya
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear Monty,
> > >
> > > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> > profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> > last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> > required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> > attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> > in applying.
> > > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Kiran
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> > > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Friends
> > >
> > > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> > in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> > major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> > supplychain.
> > > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> > have been average.
> > >
> > > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Ankur
> > >
> > >
> > > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> > download.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.9. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "Shiva prasad bebarta" shivapb@... shivapb
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:07 pm
>
> Kiran
>
> Thanks for the note below ..a slight difference between my profile
and profile
> of senior resources is that I already have an MBA so admissions team
at IIMA
> and other places will like to know a solid reason for doing an MBA
again ..also
> in the list mentioned by you , I would stay away from IIM Lucknow ,
Great Lakes
> / XLRI as they are not yet proven in their executive courses like
IIMA PGPX and
> IIM Kolkatta
>
> You are right also abt ISB and INSEAD as I will be competing with junior
> candidates for entry level roles as associate in banks and
consulting firms
> maybe at times ..This stems from me speaking with lots of current
alumni at
> these places
>
> The more analysis I do , the more the sloan masters appeals along
with IIMA
> PGPX ..Maybe I will take a serious shot at both these ..LBS already
has asked
> me to send my profile as they have a few slots available for class
starting
> sept 2008 but I just cannot give up everything and join as I am
married with 2
> kids and also just tuition fees cost 40000 Pounds ...so have to try for
> chevening scholarships and other resources
>
> You shd surely apply for your dream courses and am sure all the rest
will also
> get into their choice of schools and wishing all the very best to
this group
>
> Regards
>
> Shiva
>
>
> Shiva Prasad Bebarta
>
> " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by chance
> but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come back
to you .
> Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle than you so
please have
> a kind word for all "
>
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, kiran_special <kiran_special@...> wrote:
>
> From: kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Re: Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:55 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Shiva,
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
> experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
>
> Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> Need to do some research on these school
> The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> the chairman of company you have worked.
> The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> looked at.
> I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
>
> Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> IIMA- PGPX
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
> --- In iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in, Shiva prasad bebarta
> <shivapb@ > wrote:
> >
> > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> >
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> >
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> >
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> leadership exposure
> >
> > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> >
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/shivabeb arta75
> >
> > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> >
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
> chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> than you so please have a kind word for all "
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@ > wrote:
> >
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@ >
> > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director with Govt of India
> > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947 @ gmail.com>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> have been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> >
> > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> download.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.10. Re: Chances at program
> Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@...
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:59 pm
>
> Kiran
>
> How gud is 680 with 6+ yrs of ex. for a NUS or INSEAD?
> I would like to pursue general mgmt & leverage my existing operations
> background.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 2.1. New file uploaded to iimapgpx200910
> Posted by: "iimapgpx200910@..."
> iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:56 pm
>
>
> Hello,
>
> This email message is a notification to let you know that
> a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the iimapgpx200910
> group.
>
> File : /FT Ranking.pdf
> Uploaded by : kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
> Description : FT global business scholl ranking
>
> You can access this file at the URL:
> http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/iimapgpx200910/files/FT%20Ranking.pdf
>
> To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
> http://help.yahoo.com/help/in/groups/files
>
> Regards,
>
> kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (7)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 2.2. New file uploaded to iimapgpx200910
> Posted by: "iimapgpx200910@..."
> iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:57 pm
>
>
> Hello,
>
> This email message is a notification to let you know that
> a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the iimapgpx200910
> group.
>
> File : /EX Ranking.pdf
> Uploaded by : kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
> Description : FT Global executive scholl ranking
>
> You can access this file at the URL:
> http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/iimapgpx200910/files/EX%20Ranking.pdf
>
> To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
> http://help.yahoo.com/help/in/groups/files
>
> Regards,
>
> kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (7)
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>