bb wrote:
Hi. Clearly you have pretty strong practice tests scores, so I am with you - something did not go right.
There are some things that are outside of our control but I don't think you really need to fix anything (unless those are not realistic scores - e.g. you took extra long breaks or saw repeat questions on the tests).
So.... if those are realistic practice test scores, i would retake in 14 days and not spend a whole lot of time changing things (do some refresh, keep things clear, fresh, and stay in shape) but that's really it.
P.S. I have seen plenty of people retest and get 50-100 points higher. Doubt you can get a score 100 points higher, but you never know
Thanks for the info. I'll probably retake it sometime.
Can bad luck attribute to this much of a variance (50 pts or so)? I didn't cheat during any of my practice tests, if that's what you are wondering. ^_^
For the record, I actually thought the questions on the real gmat were easier than the practice ones - but for some reason I ended up getting a lower score. I thought I had aced the verbal section, but ended up getting a 40 (easily the lowest I've gotten). Its really mystifying to be honest....