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24 Jun 2015, 18:05
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Hello:
I've just stumbled upon this website, after looking at various GMAT resources on the Web. I wish I would have joined this community sooner!
I took the GMAT this past Saturday after completing the Kaplan GMAT course and scored an abysmal 490 on the GMAT! I had been consistently scoring in the 600s on my practice tests and had completed all of the required course material for the class.
At this point i'm really lost, confused, & frustrated with the whole process. I really don't want to use my "higher score guarantee" to retake the Kaplan class, because it didn't work for me. I would like to take the test again soon (August..?), but I don't really know where to start or where to go.
Thank you in advanced for your words of encouragement and advice.
-Thom
Test Details:
AWA: 6
IR: 7
Quant: 27
Verbal: 31
Total: 490
Undergraduate Details:
School: Top 50 Public University
GPA: 3.1
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business Administration
Work Details:
Work Experience: 2 years Full Time Job
Industry: Software
Job: Information Technology Manager
Previous:
Staff Assistant for Hospital Lobbying Firm
Research & Communication Intern for Gubernatorial Campaign
Information Technology / Network Support at Hospital
Personal Details:
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
I've just stumbled upon this website, after looking at various GMAT resources on the Web. I wish I would have joined this community sooner!
I took the GMAT this past Saturday after completing the Kaplan GMAT course and scored an abysmal 490 on the GMAT! I had been consistently scoring in the 600s on my practice tests and had completed all of the required course material for the class.
At this point i'm really lost, confused, & frustrated with the whole process. I really don't want to use my "higher score guarantee" to retake the Kaplan class, because it didn't work for me. I would like to take the test again soon (August..?), but I don't really know where to start or where to go.
Thank you in advanced for your words of encouragement and advice.
-Thom
Test Details:
AWA: 6
IR: 7
Quant: 27
Verbal: 31
Total: 490
Undergraduate Details:
School: Top 50 Public University
GPA: 3.1
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business Administration
Work Details:
Work Experience: 2 years Full Time Job
Industry: Software
Job: Information Technology Manager
Previous:
Staff Assistant for Hospital Lobbying Firm
Research & Communication Intern for Gubernatorial Campaign
Information Technology / Network Support at Hospital
Personal Details:
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
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Joined: 26 Jan 2013
Last visit: 06 Jul 2024
Posts: 470
Given Kudos: 7
Schools: Stanford '19
GMAT 1: 770 Q51 V44
GPA: 3.99
28 Jun 2015, 23:16
Kudos
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Hi Thom,
1) Let me pick out a quote from what you've written
This being the case, I would think there is a fair chance you could have just had a bad day that day. Think about that first.
2) Second, any extra practice will help. Please make use of Kaplan's score guarantee opportunity.
3) Third - this is going to be an expensive option - but I would highly recommend it given that I think you are motivated enough to go to a good B School this year. Please consider working with a tutor - for somewhere between 20 - 40 hours. Hopefully, he/she will be able to identify your major pain points, and help you resolve them. And in the long run, getting into a school of your choice will more than make up for the money you spend here.
The point is - you can do better, and you will be able to do better. Just don't lose heart, focus on the long term picture, and understand that August is just the next month.
Cheers,
Karthik
1) Let me pick out a quote from what you've written
lawlerthom
This being the case, I would think there is a fair chance you could have just had a bad day that day. Think about that first.
2) Second, any extra practice will help. Please make use of Kaplan's score guarantee opportunity.
3) Third - this is going to be an expensive option - but I would highly recommend it given that I think you are motivated enough to go to a good B School this year. Please consider working with a tutor - for somewhere between 20 - 40 hours. Hopefully, he/she will be able to identify your major pain points, and help you resolve them. And in the long run, getting into a school of your choice will more than make up for the money you spend here.
The point is - you can do better, and you will be able to do better. Just don't lose heart, focus on the long term picture, and understand that August is just the next month.
Cheers,
Karthik
