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27 Jun 2017, 12:09
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Hi. I have read through several post with similar topics, but I'm hoping to get some personalized advice.
I originally started studying for the GMAT towards the end of 2015. I was just starting to dabble with the idea of going to business school, so I started with reviewing the Kaplan book (to see what I was getting myself into
) After going through the book, I decided that if I was actually going to do this I needed a class so I did my research and signed up for the Veritas prep class. I liked the organization of the class but I had a little trouble following the professor, and was having to travel a bunch of work so I was completely focused. Once finished with the class I studied by doing practice questions. Test day came and I saw the 490 (Q35 V23) appear on the screen. I was pretty devastated. I'm not a great test taker but I'm not that bad either.
After the first try I decided to take a break for several months to focus on some personal matters and work. I started back studying in November of 2016 by taking another Veritas Prep class. I was obsessed with the professor! He was easy to follow and had amazing tips and tricks. I created an error log this time and went back to it and revisited questions I missed. I was aiming for a 600, but was getting lower scores on my practice test. 510 Q31 V29, 560 Q42 V25, 490 Q32 V25. I always focused on quant because I thought it was my weak spot, but then two weeks before test day I read that improving my verbal would make a MUCH bigger impact on my total test score, so I started focusing on that. On test day I received a 540 (Q37 V27), which gave me mixed feelings. I was no where near my goal, but at least I had improved.
I applied to my top business school and just found out that I'm on the waitlist, which I was kind of expecting. I was told that if I retook the GMAT and received a higher score there would be a greater chance of being accepted. I really want that 650, so I'm hoping someone out on this forum can give me advice on what they think my best course of action is.
I originally started studying for the GMAT towards the end of 2015. I was just starting to dabble with the idea of going to business school, so I started with reviewing the Kaplan book (to see what I was getting myself into
) After going through the book, I decided that if I was actually going to do this I needed a class so I did my research and signed up for the Veritas prep class. I liked the organization of the class but I had a little trouble following the professor, and was having to travel a bunch of work so I was completely focused. Once finished with the class I studied by doing practice questions. Test day came and I saw the 490 (Q35 V23) appear on the screen. I was pretty devastated. I'm not a great test taker but I'm not that bad either. After the first try I decided to take a break for several months to focus on some personal matters and work. I started back studying in November of 2016 by taking another Veritas Prep class. I was obsessed with the professor! He was easy to follow and had amazing tips and tricks. I created an error log this time and went back to it and revisited questions I missed. I was aiming for a 600, but was getting lower scores on my practice test. 510 Q31 V29, 560 Q42 V25, 490 Q32 V25. I always focused on quant because I thought it was my weak spot, but then two weeks before test day I read that improving my verbal would make a MUCH bigger impact on my total test score, so I started focusing on that. On test day I received a 540 (Q37 V27), which gave me mixed feelings. I was no where near my goal, but at least I had improved.
I applied to my top business school and just found out that I'm on the waitlist, which I was kind of expecting. I was told that if I retook the GMAT and received a higher score there would be a greater chance of being accepted. I really want that 650, so I'm hoping someone out on this forum can give me advice on what they think my best course of action is.
27 Jun 2017, 14:44
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It seems you have concept related gaps and studying from random sources has done more harm then good. I would advice to study quant qns from gmatclub tests. Take all 500 level qns first and then slowly increase your level.
Similarly for verbal, first focus on your reading habits and only after you have spent close to 30-40 hrs on reading mind numbing content (online/offline), pick up the gmat related study material.
Error log should be kept for much later stage when you want to address the root cause of any test taking behavior or pacing related issues.
Similarly for verbal, first focus on your reading habits and only after you have spent close to 30-40 hrs on reading mind numbing content (online/offline), pick up the gmat related study material.
Error log should be kept for much later stage when you want to address the root cause of any test taking behavior or pacing related issues.
27 Jun 2017, 16:28
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Hi mhill5446,
Since you've already applied - and been wait-listed - I have to assume that your situation is based around some type of 'deadline', so I'd like to know a bit more about the specifics involved here:
1) Who did you speak with at the School regarding your application? And did he/she quote you a specific Score that the School wanted from you (more specifically, you "want" a 650+, but do you actually "need" a 650+ to get into that School?)?
2) What is the latest that you can submit this new GMAT Score?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since you've already applied - and been wait-listed - I have to assume that your situation is based around some type of 'deadline', so I'd like to know a bit more about the specifics involved here:
1) Who did you speak with at the School regarding your application? And did he/she quote you a specific Score that the School wanted from you (more specifically, you "want" a 650+, but do you actually "need" a 650+ to get into that School?)?
2) What is the latest that you can submit this new GMAT Score?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
