Scored 5.5 on GMAT AWA

Got my score report for the exam and I managed a 5.5/6 on the AWA section. Once again just as with my GMAT score I was pretty emotionless on seeing this score as its just about a par score for the top 25 B-Schools.

Last week I was trying to understand the implications of my GMAT score on my apping process. Gradually I have developed a feeling of disappointment on my score. I always wanted to be an active test taker and target something in excess of 750 (specially given that I scored a 720 on GMAT Prep1 with 0 prep and my weak areas were clearly defined/identified). Somehow, my prep veered off a bit, inexplicably, in the last 10 days leading to the test – my GMATPrep2 score is an indicator. My advice to all prospective GMATters would be to maintain a high intensity level on the days leading to the test.

However, the last thing on my mind is a re-take. Will focus on selling my acads, work-ex and extra-curricular activities better and on writing kick-ass essays.