560...It's about time to quit

I wish GMATPrep at least included the computer grading software that does the AWA grading. This can give people an idea of how well they can write.

Of course, some hacker will probably crack the code and then everyone will know how GMAC grades AWAs. Bummers.

Hey bud,

I've been a long time lurker here, and I wanted to reply to your story. No matter what, NEVER GIVE UP... I've been studying on and off for almost a year and still can't seem to break the 650 barrier. However, I KNOW for a fact that if all these other fine ladies and gents can do it, so can I... I can completely understand your disappointment and resignation to the whole darn thing.. But trust me... YOU are in control.. NOT the test... My attitude in life has always been that there are other people accomplishing the things that I want to accomplish.. so if they can do it, why can't I?? Take a couple of weeks off, enjoy Vegas, then plan, prepare, and execute... Also, think about changing some of your lifestyle habits.. ie- working out regularly, eating healthier, and keeping positive people around you.. Trust me, this overall lifestyle approach DOES help..

Best of luck, I look forward to seeing a post entitled : "560 to 7xx+, My story and How I did it" in the near future...

It sounds like you have identified weak areas, not just addressing them while keeping your other knowledge intact.

It is much like bike racing. You need to lay a very solid base of long hours in the winter to be able do your speed work in the spring to win in the summer.

It just too bad blood doping doesn't help us

I wouldn't worry too much, the GMATPrep was a pretty good indicator of what I scored on the GMAT. I did the GMATPrep 4 times (over a 6 month period, so I didn't really remember the questions) and scored a 590, 600, 600 and finally a 640 on the one I took the day before the real thing. I scored a 620 on test day, which is pretty close to what I was scoring on the practice tests.