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06 Apr 2011, 18:45
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If this is long I apologize, but I am just at a loss. I can't take this process any further. I am a smart person, who always did well in school, but this testing process is having me question my sanity and overall intelligence. I am so frustrated because this test is making me feel stupid. Especially after today. Just to note that I have never scored below a 520 on a test. Even cold, I can do better than 500. Here were my scores leading up to the exam.
First Official GMAT Attempt: 530
2/21/2011 (590) Manhattan GMAT
2/26/2011 (600) Manhattan GMAT
3/08/2011 (610 37q 36v)Manhattan GMAT
3/13/2011 (640 43q, 33v) Manhattan GMAT
3/21/2011 (570 32q, 34v) Kaplan
I used the OG 11 and 12, Manhattan SC, Number Properties,and CR Bible. My hit rate on SC for the entire OG 12 was around 60% and my CR was even higher. I was actually getting a groove where I could expect the answer before I read it. I put in about 400 hours of study. Some days of 10 hours or more over the course of the last few months. I covered the OG at least once and the Manhattan Guides twice. I woke up this morning with a positive attitude and big breakfast as I knew I could get a good score. My tests were all scored under proper conditions (no cheating, timed conditions) and I knew my caliber of work.
Today I took the test and scored the lowest I have ever scored on a practice test by a long shot. My testing was a nightmare. I get nervous and my nervousness blocked my thought processes. I was seeing "easy" questions and didn't know what to do. I had been so used to the difficult questions in my prep, I had no idea if I was doing any manipulation correctly. The anxiety messed with my head badly. Math was a little tough even though I got a decent portion right. I though verbal went much better. When I finished, I knew I didn't get 600, but thought I was >550. I hit submit.
I received a 400 (q30v17).
I was in disbelief and confusion. I knew I didn't do well but a 400 is just ridiculous. I am lost and scared for my applications this round as my scores reported to schools are not only the 530, but a 400. I am not 400 caliber or work and to take the test over 15 times and have the lowest score be the one that counts is just disheartening. The other thing is that I thought my verbal experience went fine. I got the 12% though. I had no idea what happened. The only conclusion I can come to is that when I narrowed the question down to two answers -- 90% of the time I must have picked the wrong one. Bad luck I guess.
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The first time I took the test (December 28th) I scored a 530. I currently work at a family petroleum/travel business and have been for the last year. I am a young person, 24 years old with a 2005 Economics Degree from Rutgers University. I want to pursue an investment management or Finance MBA, work at consulting firm for a few years, then come back to my family business. The business is unique, which I highlighted in all my essays. Its the largest independently owned truck stop/travel center in the United States. It has 78 employees and 80 acres all of which are run by me and my uncle. I will soon take the mantle and want an MBA education to help me direct the business. My resume is great with work experiences from a big 4 investment bank, an internship in HR in Singapore and a year spent after school working at a criminal law firm.
I am applying to Pace, Fordham, Rutgers (part time), Seton Hall, and Baruch. My GPA is a 3.3 and my recommendations and essays are above par. My GMAT hovers around 30-50 points lower than the averages of all these schools but my GPA is at or above their averages. My goal was never to achieve a superstar score, I just needed 600+. I knew I was applying 3rd round, but since the schools weren't highly competitive I took the time to strengthen my app and retake the test. I submitted all my apps and scores today. Only a 530 is being accompanied by the 400.
My question and worry now is admission. I can't cancel this 400, but the schools will get it and wonder where it came from. I had a better chance with just the 530, but I feel that this ruins everything. I submitted these 5 applications today and am afraid that todays test screwed up everything.
Did I screw things up with todays score? What should I do? Advice?
First Official GMAT Attempt: 530
2/21/2011 (590) Manhattan GMAT
2/26/2011 (600) Manhattan GMAT
3/08/2011 (610 37q 36v)Manhattan GMAT
3/13/2011 (640 43q, 33v) Manhattan GMAT
3/21/2011 (570 32q, 34v) Kaplan
I used the OG 11 and 12, Manhattan SC, Number Properties,and CR Bible. My hit rate on SC for the entire OG 12 was around 60% and my CR was even higher. I was actually getting a groove where I could expect the answer before I read it. I put in about 400 hours of study. Some days of 10 hours or more over the course of the last few months. I covered the OG at least once and the Manhattan Guides twice. I woke up this morning with a positive attitude and big breakfast as I knew I could get a good score. My tests were all scored under proper conditions (no cheating, timed conditions) and I knew my caliber of work.
Today I took the test and scored the lowest I have ever scored on a practice test by a long shot. My testing was a nightmare. I get nervous and my nervousness blocked my thought processes. I was seeing "easy" questions and didn't know what to do. I had been so used to the difficult questions in my prep, I had no idea if I was doing any manipulation correctly. The anxiety messed with my head badly. Math was a little tough even though I got a decent portion right. I though verbal went much better. When I finished, I knew I didn't get 600, but thought I was >550. I hit submit.
I received a 400 (q30v17).
I was in disbelief and confusion. I knew I didn't do well but a 400 is just ridiculous. I am lost and scared for my applications this round as my scores reported to schools are not only the 530, but a 400. I am not 400 caliber or work and to take the test over 15 times and have the lowest score be the one that counts is just disheartening. The other thing is that I thought my verbal experience went fine. I got the 12% though. I had no idea what happened. The only conclusion I can come to is that when I narrowed the question down to two answers -- 90% of the time I must have picked the wrong one. Bad luck I guess.
Profile Advice?
The first time I took the test (December 28th) I scored a 530. I currently work at a family petroleum/travel business and have been for the last year. I am a young person, 24 years old with a 2005 Economics Degree from Rutgers University. I want to pursue an investment management or Finance MBA, work at consulting firm for a few years, then come back to my family business. The business is unique, which I highlighted in all my essays. Its the largest independently owned truck stop/travel center in the United States. It has 78 employees and 80 acres all of which are run by me and my uncle. I will soon take the mantle and want an MBA education to help me direct the business. My resume is great with work experiences from a big 4 investment bank, an internship in HR in Singapore and a year spent after school working at a criminal law firm.
I am applying to Pace, Fordham, Rutgers (part time), Seton Hall, and Baruch. My GPA is a 3.3 and my recommendations and essays are above par. My GMAT hovers around 30-50 points lower than the averages of all these schools but my GPA is at or above their averages. My goal was never to achieve a superstar score, I just needed 600+. I knew I was applying 3rd round, but since the schools weren't highly competitive I took the time to strengthen my app and retake the test. I submitted all my apps and scores today. Only a 530 is being accompanied by the 400.
My question and worry now is admission. I can't cancel this 400, but the schools will get it and wonder where it came from. I had a better chance with just the 530, but I feel that this ruins everything. I submitted these 5 applications today and am afraid that todays test screwed up everything.
Did I screw things up with todays score? What should I do? Advice?
06 Apr 2011, 19:36
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I had a similar experience like you. Screwed up my second attempt totally. Got a 480. And was scoring 580-630 in practice tests. So , I want to tell you that it happens!
About your schools - I don't think its a big problem. your higher score will be considered although this 400 might pass a second look to your GMAT score report. I thought I must reply to your post because you have targetted the same schools that I had in mind,minus seton hall. I have no chance in these schools with my 480 but a 530 is decent for many of them on your list.
As far as I know, rutgers and fordham might be hard to get in with a 530.
Baruch and pace are pretty much within your reach.
Seton hall -I'm not aware.
Another option is you can retake the GMAT and apply next year. But, you will have to check with Schools on what policy it has for such situations. In my opinion, the 400 will not be a problem - it will be ignored!I think you should just wait and watch.
About your schools - I don't think its a big problem. your higher score will be considered although this 400 might pass a second look to your GMAT score report. I thought I must reply to your post because you have targetted the same schools that I had in mind,minus seton hall. I have no chance in these schools with my 480 but a 530 is decent for many of them on your list.
As far as I know, rutgers and fordham might be hard to get in with a 530.
Baruch and pace are pretty much within your reach.
Seton hall -I'm not aware.
Another option is you can retake the GMAT and apply next year. But, you will have to check with Schools on what policy it has for such situations. In my opinion, the 400 will not be a problem - it will be ignored!I think you should just wait and watch.
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