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27 Sep 2013, 08:52
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So I took the GMAT in at the end of May 2013 and got an absolutely terrible score. The school I was applying to got so many reviews of "oh it's easy to get into" "you barely have to study" etc etc.. As a result, in my head I was like "okay I don't really need to study too much I'll just take the test"
I studied the night before. Did some practice questions which I aced, and wrote some practice essays and came up with an essay format.
Went in for the exam and scored
29V, 33Q, 5.5 AW, 6 IR, Total 530.
So I completely bombed the V and Q. The AW is out of 6, and I got a 5.5. In my eyes that is a good scored, but I don't know if it really is. Same with the IR. A 6 of 8 seems decent too, but maybe you guys know better.
What should be my game plan? I've finally gathered the motivation to reschedule my GMAT for a month from now and will actually study this time. What should be my strategy?
Thanks all
I studied the night before. Did some practice questions which I aced, and wrote some practice essays and came up with an essay format.
Went in for the exam and scored
29V, 33Q, 5.5 AW, 6 IR, Total 530.
So I completely bombed the V and Q. The AW is out of 6, and I got a 5.5. In my eyes that is a good scored, but I don't know if it really is. Same with the IR. A 6 of 8 seems decent too, but maybe you guys know better.
What should be my game plan? I've finally gathered the motivation to reschedule my GMAT for a month from now and will actually study this time. What should be my strategy?
Thanks all
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27 Sep 2013, 15:19
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It's horrible when you do badly in the GMAT exam. Well done for getting back on the horse. Looks like your quant and verbal score are fairly even so that good. To take out the stress out, I would recommend following a study plan and take plenty of practice tests to get in the swing of things. Don't forget to give yourself breaks and some fun non study activities. Some GMATers have taken time off to help them study. Could you take say every Wednesday off for a month or once a week take a half-day as holiday, it might give you some extra study time.
Magoosh do one and the link is here: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/1-month-gm ... -schedule/
GMAT pill is also an option: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... study-plan
I would recommend doing something other than book learning to maximise the month. Options include an online course, a private GMAT tutor-even meeting them twice is likely to be beneficial. Or see if you can find a study partner for the month. Have a look at the forum for some light reading to help get your verbal score option. Recommendations include the economist and Guardian and classic English novels. Some iphone apps might help well and good when you have ten minutes free.
Magoosh do one and the link is here: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/1-month-gm ... -schedule/
GMAT pill is also an option: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... study-plan
I would recommend doing something other than book learning to maximise the month. Options include an online course, a private GMAT tutor-even meeting them twice is likely to be beneficial. Or see if you can find a study partner for the month. Have a look at the forum for some light reading to help get your verbal score option. Recommendations include the economist and Guardian and classic English novels. Some iphone apps might help well and good when you have ten minutes free.
27 Sep 2013, 18:39
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I would suggest you to skim through the Cracking GMAT of Princeton. I found it helpful with the tricks they teach you to get around with the questions. The OG is a must, practice there as much as you could.
Do the timing also, if you have a problem with it. Allow yourself 1.5 mins max per questions for Math. About 1 min for Verbal. It would help you in the test.
I am the type of working under pressure, so I studied hard for only 1 week before the exam. But use your time wisely. 4 hours per day would be good. take a break frequently too
Do the timing also, if you have a problem with it. Allow yourself 1.5 mins max per questions for Math. About 1 min for Verbal. It would help you in the test.
I am the type of working under pressure, so I studied hard for only 1 week before the exam. But use your time wisely. 4 hours per day would be good. take a break frequently too
