Took the Gmat last week and scored a 590. I know this score pales in comparison with everyone else on the board, but I am honestly happy with my score. I was shooting for a 500-550.
Background:
I have been studying for this test since July 05. I am an average student. I did my best throughout high school to avoid math. Highest level of math completed in high school was geometry. I never took the SAT. I went to community college for 4 years and finished at a state college. Oh... I took a pre-sat class in high school and scored 900. Not sure why I'm writing all this. I spent most of the 4 months learning basic math principles since I was lacking in this area. I didn't spend too much time on verbal. My study materials were
OG 10th, GRE/GMAT Math Review by Kaplan, Kaplan 2003 Gmat book, and various Gmat forums on the net.
Practice Test Scores (I'm only counting my first attempts at these test):
Gmat Powerprep 1: Mid 400s
Gmat Powerprep 2: Mid 400s
Gmat New Powerprep: High 400s
Gmat New Powerprep: High 400s
I'm not sure if anyone can take anything from this posts. During my preparation, I was distracted quite easily. Video games and surfing the internet got in the way. Oh, also watching football, which took up my whole sundays, and sportscenter, which takes an hour of my time. I really admire everyone on this board trying to better themselves and striving for that 700+ mark. I just know that for me it would be impossible to break.
Also wish me luck on getting into b-school.