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bootherald
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Concentration: Strategy, General Management
GMAT 1: 530 Q36 V27
GMAT 2: 560 Q41 V26
GMAT 3: 660 Q45 V36
GPA: 3.35
WE:Information Technology (Consulting)
18 Feb 2015, 08:01
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Attempted the GMAT just yesterday and scored a 660 (Q45 V36).
1st attempt (30 Sep 2013) - 530 (Q36 V27)
2nd attempt (2 May 2014) - 560 (Q41 V26)
3rd attempt (17 Feb 2015) - 660 (Q45 V36)
Study materials:
Quant: Economist and GMAT Tests but I only had sufficient time to complete 2 tests from GMAT tests
Verbal: Economist and notes from a local coaching centre
Test day almost went perfectly. I had sufficient sleep (9 hours) before getting a good meal (light breakfast and a light lunch about 1.5 hours apart) and I was 15 mins earlier than I should be at the test centre. The usual nerve jitters were there despite this attempt being my third but it soon calmed down after I started working on the test.
I had a comfortable time with the AWA and IR was a little more difficult than I would have liked. Then came the 8 minutes break and this is where I feel I may have blown the opportunity to actually get a score closer to the mean GMAT for the schools I want to enter. According to the timer, I only used up 2 minutes out of the 8 allocated, and may have inadvertently hurt my chances at a better Quant score.
The biggest mistake I did was to not check the clock when I took the break.
Already on the first question, I had some problems getting my mind to focus on the usual 600-700 level question - that cost me a good 3.5 minutes and I probably got the crucial first question wrong as well. Nonetheless, I was able to finish all the questions (albeit skipping 3-4 questions) but I was running out of time for the last question, and did not have enough time to confirm my answer - the last question seemed like a 500-600 level question as well. I can't help feeling that last question hurt my score and I would have been at a better mental capacity to perform on the Quant if I did not make that major boo-boo. A Q47 would not have been out of my reach and a 680 (Q47 V36) would have been attainable.
Verbal was pretty okay with the exception of the odd question which tested on punctuation. In any case, I have been getting V34 - V40 in the MGMAT and official GMAT Prep, so to score a V36 is not a nasty surprise by any means.
While it is certainly comforting to know that I have improved with each attempt and that the improvement from the last attempt was tremendous, I am worried that I may not be able to get into the business schools I believe I am capable of gaining admission into (HEC Paris or IMD).
Having been stuck with the GMAT for almost 2 years now, a huge part of me does not want to do the GMAT again. My aim is to get into 2nd tier business schools in the US or in Europe.
I would like to seek the advice of fellow forum members:
Should I retake the GMAT (4th attempt) or just simply proceed with the applications?
1st attempt (30 Sep 2013) - 530 (Q36 V27)
2nd attempt (2 May 2014) - 560 (Q41 V26)
3rd attempt (17 Feb 2015) - 660 (Q45 V36)
Study materials:
Quant: Economist and GMAT Tests but I only had sufficient time to complete 2 tests from GMAT tests
Verbal: Economist and notes from a local coaching centre
Test day almost went perfectly. I had sufficient sleep (9 hours) before getting a good meal (light breakfast and a light lunch about 1.5 hours apart) and I was 15 mins earlier than I should be at the test centre. The usual nerve jitters were there despite this attempt being my third but it soon calmed down after I started working on the test.
I had a comfortable time with the AWA and IR was a little more difficult than I would have liked. Then came the 8 minutes break and this is where I feel I may have blown the opportunity to actually get a score closer to the mean GMAT for the schools I want to enter. According to the timer, I only used up 2 minutes out of the 8 allocated, and may have inadvertently hurt my chances at a better Quant score.
The biggest mistake I did was to not check the clock when I took the break.
Already on the first question, I had some problems getting my mind to focus on the usual 600-700 level question - that cost me a good 3.5 minutes and I probably got the crucial first question wrong as well. Nonetheless, I was able to finish all the questions (albeit skipping 3-4 questions) but I was running out of time for the last question, and did not have enough time to confirm my answer - the last question seemed like a 500-600 level question as well. I can't help feeling that last question hurt my score and I would have been at a better mental capacity to perform on the Quant if I did not make that major boo-boo. A Q47 would not have been out of my reach and a 680 (Q47 V36) would have been attainable.
Verbal was pretty okay with the exception of the odd question which tested on punctuation. In any case, I have been getting V34 - V40 in the MGMAT and official GMAT Prep, so to score a V36 is not a nasty surprise by any means.
While it is certainly comforting to know that I have improved with each attempt and that the improvement from the last attempt was tremendous, I am worried that I may not be able to get into the business schools I believe I am capable of gaining admission into (HEC Paris or IMD).
Having been stuck with the GMAT for almost 2 years now, a huge part of me does not want to do the GMAT again. My aim is to get into 2nd tier business schools in the US or in Europe.
I would like to seek the advice of fellow forum members:
Should I retake the GMAT (4th attempt) or just simply proceed with the applications?
06 Mar 2015, 10:37
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bootherald
Hi Bootherald,
Sorry to hear about your experience However you have made great improvement in your subsequent attempts...you have gone from 530 to 660 which is nothing less than a proof of sheer hard work and determination.
I think you should definitely retake if you are feel that you can still improve and manage things well next time around. However if you feel that this might be your best effort then 660 is still a good score.
I would suggest do not worry about the number of attempts if you can improve your score further. I have heard of people getting 700+ in 5th attempt and getting into IVY League....your number of attempts does not matter but your highest score does.
Just my two cents....
Wish you all the best
28 Mar 2015, 09:23
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bootherald
Hi bootherald,
We know that schools appreciate seeing improvement in GMAT scores. What we need to know is how much can you realistically expect to raise your score? You will need to weigh your motivation, time availability and realistic assessment of how much you can improve. If you study smartly, get the help you need and analyze yourself properly, you can give yourself the best possible chance to reach your target GMAT score.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
Jessica
