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09 Sep 2015, 05:37
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All,
I know this topic has probably been discussed ad-nauseum, but I was wondering if anyone has had an experience that closely resembles mine.
I took Manhattan Prep's course over the summer, and have just completed my first exam for a score of 640 (Q38/V40). My goal is at least a 700, as I feel with my work experience and other outside activities I would be at least competitive in applying to some of my target schools (Darden, Georgetown, UNC, Duke). That said, a 640 this go around is about what I expected for where I think I am at, though I had to rush on some questions on quant because I got behind on time (over 4 minutes behind at one point). My verbal was solid (91st percentile, but I'd like to raise my CR). Essay was good, 5 out of 6.
IR section…2/8...don't know what went wrong there. Need to work on it more.
I take my second GMAT September 26th. I signed up mid-summer when I thought I'd be peaking in Quant study, but I still have a lot of ground to cover.
I have been out of undergrad for over 10 years, only took 1 math course in college, and have never had any advanced math courses other than honors algebra in High school (2000?).
Anyway, I was just wondering some tips on the approach I should be taking over the next few weeks.
1. Scheduled my PEA via Manhattan
2. Began an error log (in earnest this time)
3. Will begin a systematic covering of all OG quant questions
4. Searching out some other products (GMAC practice packs, Kaplan tests, etc)
Any advice or similar experiences you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
I know this topic has probably been discussed ad-nauseum, but I was wondering if anyone has had an experience that closely resembles mine.
I took Manhattan Prep's course over the summer, and have just completed my first exam for a score of 640 (Q38/V40). My goal is at least a 700, as I feel with my work experience and other outside activities I would be at least competitive in applying to some of my target schools (Darden, Georgetown, UNC, Duke). That said, a 640 this go around is about what I expected for where I think I am at, though I had to rush on some questions on quant because I got behind on time (over 4 minutes behind at one point). My verbal was solid (91st percentile, but I'd like to raise my CR). Essay was good, 5 out of 6.
IR section…2/8...don't know what went wrong there. Need to work on it more.
I take my second GMAT September 26th. I signed up mid-summer when I thought I'd be peaking in Quant study, but I still have a lot of ground to cover.
I have been out of undergrad for over 10 years, only took 1 math course in college, and have never had any advanced math courses other than honors algebra in High school (2000?).
Anyway, I was just wondering some tips on the approach I should be taking over the next few weeks.
1. Scheduled my PEA via Manhattan
2. Began an error log (in earnest this time)
3. Will begin a systematic covering of all OG quant questions
4. Searching out some other products (GMAC practice packs, Kaplan tests, etc)
Any advice or similar experiences you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
09 Sep 2015, 10:29
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Hi Yeti23,
With a September 26th Test Date, you have just over 2 weeks to continue studying, which is not a lot of time. As it stands, you have a great opportunity to pick up LOTS of points in the Quant section, but you'll likely have to make some specific changes to how you 'see' (and respond to) the GMAT.
I have a few questions about your studies so far:
1) How long have you been studying?
2) How have you scored on your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date (even if it's just a few weeks)?
Thankfully, the GMAT is a predictable, standardized Test, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. You also do NOT need to be a 'math genius' to raise your score.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
With a September 26th Test Date, you have just over 2 weeks to continue studying, which is not a lot of time. As it stands, you have a great opportunity to pick up LOTS of points in the Quant section, but you'll likely have to make some specific changes to how you 'see' (and respond to) the GMAT.
I have a few questions about your studies so far:
1) How long have you been studying?
2) How have you scored on your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date (even if it's just a few weeks)?
Thankfully, the GMAT is a predictable, standardized Test, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. You also do NOT need to be a 'math genius' to raise your score.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
09 Sep 2015, 16:06
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Rich,
Thanks for your reply. Below are answers to your questions.
1) How long have you been studying? I have been studying for a little over 3 months, though it took me until the end of June to feel remotely comfortable with foundational material. My Manhattan Prep course experience was OK (end of May to early July), but I ended up being the most advanced person in the class, (which obviously isn't saying much), so I did not learn from other students as much as I hoped I would have. I felt like I was behind the whole time as well, and in some of the class sessions I struggled to understand basic concepts.
2) CATs are below
Kaplan:
Test 1 (end of july): 610 64th percentile (Q40 47th percentile / V34 71st percentile) IR 2
Test 2 (beginning of August): 620 67th percentile (Q41 49th percentile / V34 71st percentile) IR 2
Manhattan Prep:
Test 1 (July 28th): 590 58th (Q36 36th% / V34 71%) IR 1
Test 2 (August 22): 650 77th% (Q38 41st% / V40 91%) IR 3
Test 3 (August 30): 640 72nd% (Q40 47% / V37 83%) IR 3
GMAT Club:
Quant Test (August 23rd): Q44 62%
GMAT:
September 3: 640 71% (Q38 40%/ V40 91%)
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School? I do not have a set timeline. I was hoping within the next two years, give or take, to apply, with my current work situation (being assigned overseas) being the driving factor behind the timeline. I am starting language school for work this week, which involves near-immersion type classes, so my study time for GMAT will be greatly reduced over the next few months, unfortunately. That is why I wanted to try to hit it as quickly as possible.
4) Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date (even if it's just a few weeks)? I do have that option. However, I am afraid I will start losing whatever "edge" I had though, as studying a new language will start to take up more of my time. Over the summer, I could devote at least 3 hours per day to study. Now, hopefully I will get 2 hours per day. So my plan was to continue to take the GMAT on September 26th, then take it again in the early winter. That said, I am open to suggestions on pushing it back, and rescheduling in order to 1. Save some money on a test. 2. Hopefully get a better score without wasting a Saturday morning. 3. Absolutely OWNING and DESTROYING the quant section.
Thank you again, and any advice you can provide will be utilized.
Yeti
Thanks for your reply. Below are answers to your questions.
1) How long have you been studying? I have been studying for a little over 3 months, though it took me until the end of June to feel remotely comfortable with foundational material. My Manhattan Prep course experience was OK (end of May to early July), but I ended up being the most advanced person in the class, (which obviously isn't saying much), so I did not learn from other students as much as I hoped I would have. I felt like I was behind the whole time as well, and in some of the class sessions I struggled to understand basic concepts.
2) CATs are below
Kaplan:
Test 1 (end of july): 610 64th percentile (Q40 47th percentile / V34 71st percentile) IR 2
Test 2 (beginning of August): 620 67th percentile (Q41 49th percentile / V34 71st percentile) IR 2
Manhattan Prep:
Test 1 (July 28th): 590 58th (Q36 36th% / V34 71%) IR 1
Test 2 (August 22): 650 77th% (Q38 41st% / V40 91%) IR 3
Test 3 (August 30): 640 72nd% (Q40 47% / V37 83%) IR 3
GMAT Club:
Quant Test (August 23rd): Q44 62%
GMAT:
September 3: 640 71% (Q38 40%/ V40 91%)
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School? I do not have a set timeline. I was hoping within the next two years, give or take, to apply, with my current work situation (being assigned overseas) being the driving factor behind the timeline. I am starting language school for work this week, which involves near-immersion type classes, so my study time for GMAT will be greatly reduced over the next few months, unfortunately. That is why I wanted to try to hit it as quickly as possible.
4) Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date (even if it's just a few weeks)? I do have that option. However, I am afraid I will start losing whatever "edge" I had though, as studying a new language will start to take up more of my time. Over the summer, I could devote at least 3 hours per day to study. Now, hopefully I will get 2 hours per day. So my plan was to continue to take the GMAT on September 26th, then take it again in the early winter. That said, I am open to suggestions on pushing it back, and rescheduling in order to 1. Save some money on a test. 2. Hopefully get a better score without wasting a Saturday morning. 3. Absolutely OWNING and DESTROYING the quant section.
Thank you again, and any advice you can provide will be utilized.
Yeti
