comedian1992 wrote:
Hello guys. I've just finished my first practice test (Princeton Review Practice N5). I've scored Q49, V24, 600 points. I've made 5 mistakes (0 mistakes in experimental questions) in quant and 11 mistakes (1 mistake in experimental question). I'm targeting above 700 point and feel very disappointed. My question is, should I adjust my overall, and sectional points for experimental questions or just disregard it. I want to make reasonable decision, though I feel that it was a huge bad luck to score 20/21 out of experimental questions and 42/57 out of non-experimental part (95% and 74% respectively), please help. I need an advice.
You cannot really make out the difference between experimental question and the normal question on the GMAT, hence it is of no use cracking your brain around it.
Since you have just started your preparation, you need not worry much about the score. This an certainly be improved.
Your mock scores shows a clear lack of fundamentals in the Verbal section. In your preparation so far, how did you study? What material did you follow?
1. Did you take the test including AWA and IR?
2. Did you complete both the sections? (There is a high penalty if you do not complete a section)
Also, I would recommend you to refrain from taking tests until you have gone through all the fundamentals.
You need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach
Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the preparatory companies including ours offer a free trial of our course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits your needs.
In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides(both
the Official Guide and the Verbal Review), Question Pack 1 and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.
You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from
the Official Guide
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06 Nov 2016, 23:57
