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Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   20 Dec 2015, 17:33
Hi GMAT Clubbers

Non Native. Indian. Male. IT. Not under represented.

Second attempt GMAT 600 - Q 47. V 27.

Was scoring a lot higher in practice tests.

EMPOWERgmatMax

I used to be surprised when he always talks about how the practice test was taken. Thought I could manage it in the mains. But no. This is important. I faltered here.

I have got ding in few universities. Wait listed without interview in my priority(as of now) university. I have sent out an email to wait list university asking to opt in and that I am gonna retake. No response from them as of now.

Interview invite from one university..

This would be a log where in I update my prep and get advice from experts too. Planning to take test in 6 weeks.

MATERIALS I HAVE GOT

1. Magoosh
2. Manhattan all books
3. Veritas Prep
4. Official Guides.

I used to study with EGMAT. But it is expired now. So I will go with the materials I have got now.

Few materials I have gone through earlier. I am in for GMAT CLUB TESTS. I had done about 200 odd problems. I am confident that if I can complete all of those questions, I'd have a Q50.

Started with Magoosh SC - easy :)

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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   20 Dec 2015, 18:25
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Hi BlueMatter.,

You've directly quoted EMPOWERgmatMax, but have you worked through the EMPOWERgmat Course as part of your studies?

Beyond that question, I have a few others about your studies so far:
1) How long did you study before each of your two GMAT attempts?
2) What materials did you use for each attempt?
3) What were your scores on your 1st GMAT attempt?

4) Have the Universities specifically told you that the issue with your application is your GMAT score? And how did you determine that a score of 700 is required?

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Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2015, 17:16
EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi BlueMatter.,

You've directly quoted EMPOWERgmatMax, but have you worked through the EMPOWERgmat Course as part of your studies?

------>>>> Now I doubt if it is Rich or Max !!! But the question is always worth it !!!
I have not used EmpowerGMAt. May try them :)


Beyond that question, I have a few others about your studies so far:
1) How long did you study before each of your two GMAT attempts?

------>>>> Total of 100 hours !!!

2) What materials did you use for each attempt?

------>>>> EGMAT .. OG .. Magoosh . But everything was like here and there only ..


3) What were your scores on your 1st GMAT attempt?

------>>>>550. Q48. V19
4) Have the Universities specifically told you that the issue with your application is your GMAT score? And how did you determine that a score of 700 is required?

------>>>> They have asked me to contact if there are any significant changes in work or test scores.

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WORKING ON A PLAN AND TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE !!
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2015, 21:35
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Hi bluematter,

While 100 hours might seem like a lot of time, you didn't give any context for how 'spread out' that 100 hours was. Was that 1 total month of study time? Was it 2 or 3 months? These details matter (for example, if you tried to 'cram', then that would help to explain why you didn't achieve a higher score improvement).

1) How were you scoring on your practice CATs?
2) Were you taking the FULL CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?

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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   25 Dec 2015, 06:57
1) How were you scoring on your practice CATs?

Was scoring around 620s in Manhattan and Veritas Prep

Like about 43 odd in math and 34 odd in Verbal.

But mains was 47 and 27.

2) Were you taking the FULL CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?


I had taken a few . But more than half were only Math and Verbal..

Caught up in few commitments. Not able to site through the prep. Will start soon.
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   25 Dec 2015, 11:23
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Hi bluematter,

The GMAT is a specific 'event' which you can train for, but you have to be focused on the details. Keep in mind that the accuracy of CAT results depends heavily on how YOU choose to take the CATs. The more realistic and 'test-like' you make those experiences, the more likely the score results are to be accurate. If you deviate from the standard Test Day 'event' (skipping sections, taking it at home, taking it at a different time of day from your Official Test time, etc.), then your scores can deviate too.

In the broader sense, you also have to invest in the proper materials that will teach you the Tactics, content, patterns and little 'secrets' to the Test, so that you train to incorporate all of that into how you 'see' (and respond to) the Exam.

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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   27 Dec 2015, 18:09
I am gonna start slow with my prep .. Kind of warm up from today :)

Gonna start with official guide today :-D

Would do a count down from Jan 1st :) :)

Planning to buy EMPOWERgmat for prep. Heard good things. But the best thing i feel as of now is the checklists they provide. To keep track !!!

Wish me luch :)
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2015, 12:18
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Hi bluematter,

If you're open to practicing the proper Tactics and you do the necessary work to hone your skills, then you can absolutely achieve your goals. If you have any questions going forward, you can feel free to contact me directly.

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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2015, 12:27
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I am gonna start slow with my prep .. Kind of warm up from today :)

Gonna start with official guide today :-D

Would do a count down from Jan 1st :) :)

Planning to buy EMPOWERgmat for prep. Heard good things. But the best thing i feel as of now is the checklists they provide. To keep track !!!

Wish me luch :)


Seriously, I use Empower and the check lists are the ****!! Perfect amount of accomplishment to keep you motivated. Also, you damn engineers and your quant scores. :wink: Question for you since you're strong on Quant: do you have extra time? Verbal's my strong suit and I always have like 20 minutes extra, at least. I'm curious if strong Quant people experience the same. Mostly cause I'm jealous.
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2015, 17:32
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bluematter wrote:
I am gonna start slow with my prep .. Kind of warm up from today :)

Gonna start with official guide today :-D

Would do a count down from Jan 1st :) :)

Planning to buy EMPOWERgmat for prep. Heard good things. But the best thing i feel as of now is the checklists they provide. To keep track !!!

Wish me luch :)


Seriously, I use Empower and the check lists are the ****!! Perfect amount of accomplishment to keep you motivated. Also, you damn engineers and your quant scores. :wink: Question for you since you're strong on Quant: do you have extra time? Verbal's my strong suit and I always have like 20 minutes extra, at least. I'm curious if strong Quant people experience the same. Mostly cause I'm jealous.


Nope. I make sure I use much of the time to recheck the first few questions.

The last time I gave my GMAT I really panicked in math and I had about 10 min for questions :(

There is a Manhattan blog post on Time Management. I try to follow that :)
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   31 Dec 2015, 20:15
Happpy New Year guys !!!

Count down starts today :-D :-D

Planning to book my exam date on Feb 15th.

Starting with Magoosh Prep now. Will move to EMPOWERGMAT next week.

I commute for about 3 - 4 hours each day to office .. Should use that time efficiently ..


ROUGH PLAN

Early Morning 1 hr - Math
Commute time 1 hr - Prep Apps / Official Guides / Error Logs
Commute time 1 hr - Prep Apps / Official Guides / Error Logs
Night Prep 1 hr - Verbal

Saturdays VERBAL ONLY
Sundays TEST and REVIEW

My weakness is Verbal.

I would dedicate more time for that and at the same time I think there is room for improvement in Math. So I am gonna prepare for that too.
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   01 Jan 2016, 10:39
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Happpy New Year guys !!!

Count down starts today :-D :-D

Planning to book my exam date on Feb 15th.

Starting with Magoosh Prep now. Will move to EMPOWERGMAT next week.

I commute for about 3 - 4 hours each day to office .. Should use that time efficiently ..


ROUGH PLAN

Early Morning 1 hr - Math
Commute time 1 hr - Prep Apps / Official Guides / Error Logs
Commute time 1 hr - Prep Apps / Official Guides / Error Logs
Night Prep 1 hr - Verbal

Saturdays VERBAL ONLY
Sundays TEST and REVIEW

My weakness is Verbal.

I would dedicate more time for that and at the same time I think there is room for improvement in Math. So I am gonna prepare for that too.


That's a hell of a commute! Let me know how you like magoosh. I'm thinking of supplementing with their math.
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   01 Jan 2016, 18:07
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bluematter wrote:
Happpy New Year guys !!!

Count down starts today :-D :-D

Planning to book my exam date on Feb 15th.

Starting with Magoosh Prep now. Will move to EMPOWERGMAT next week.

I commute for about 3 - 4 hours each day to office .. Should use that time efficiently ..


ROUGH PLAN

Early Morning 1 hr - Math
Commute time 1 hr - Prep Apps / Official Guides / Error Logs
Commute time 1 hr - Prep Apps / Official Guides / Error Logs
Night Prep 1 hr - Verbal

Saturdays VERBAL ONLY
Sundays TEST and REVIEW

My weakness is Verbal.

I would dedicate more time for that and at the same time I think there is room for improvement in Math. So I am gonna prepare for that too.


That's a hell of a commute! Let me know how you like magoosh. I'm thinking of supplementing with their math.



Magoosh for MATH is really AWESOME !!! Scored a Q48 with magoosh math and little of OG.

Sending you a PM on this :)
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   01 Jan 2016, 19:36
Hi guys

Attached the plan

///Didnt plan for every day topic wise or the material to use.

But should follow the plan and reach the target :) :)
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Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   02 Jan 2016, 18:45
DAY 1

Starting with EASY SCs in

150-hardest-and-easiest-questions-for-sc-204136.html

Probably should complete this today and work on some math.
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 07:57
DAY 1

Started with SC. Did 100 easy SCs in the 150 list.

About 90%+ answers are correct. Other silly mistakes. Pasted them in separate word document. Correct Answers in Green. My choice in RED.

Gaining momentum.
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Very sick .. Hence didnt get to do math. But according to plan it was only warm up :):) So a good day i guess.

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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 07:58
Also there is some point system in GMAT Club :)

Didnt fully understand how it works. But climbing up the ranking ladder in SC forum :)
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 13:52
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Also there is some point system in GMAT Club :)

Didnt fully understand how it works. But climbing up the ranking ladder in SC forum :)


I assume you get points based off of correct answers. It's fun to see where you are in the ranking!
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Re: Road to 700 and get off waitlist [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 17:59
DAY 2

Wanted some confidence :)

Started with 150 easy PS. Completed about 30 odd.

Had planned for 40.

Decided not to start with easy Math. I had a Q 48 on my first official GMAT.

Probably should only work on GMAT CLUB TESTS. Only then reaching a Q 50 looks feasible !!!

Have a great day ahead guys :-D :-D
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