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03 Sep 2017, 23:03
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Hi all,
This is my first post to GMATClub as I've only recently discovered about the forums, to my dismay.
I started my preparation/study for the GMAT this January, with full time work at the same time.
Considering I'm at 35 years now, and not having had an exam for roughly 10 years, I was really worried and anxious.
I was able to commit to 2/3 hrs per day, most days, I would say 5 out of 7.
With a break of 2 weeks around April because of necessary work travelling.
Study material:
OG (2015 & 2017), with their Quant/Verbal books
Kaplan Review textbook (2015)
Have signed up for Magoosh and more recently Math Revolution
I have had some very mixed results through my preparation and tests.
Magoosh:
Magoosh 1 - 550 (34Q/32V)
Magoosh 2 - 550 (32Q/35V)
Magoosh 3 - 470 (25Q/31V)
Magoosh 4 - 550 (32Q/34V)
GMATPrep:
Unfortunately had a hard drive failure last month, so I lost all my grades, had to reinstall everything.
I had taken 4 practise exams from the default exam pack and exam pack 1. I was scoring much higher than Magoosh.
My overall scores ranged from 640 to 690.
Between work and studying I was slowly burning myself out, but didn't want to admit it.
A couple days before the exam I was out for a run, and I got caught in a flash flood rain, resulting in a cold/flu.
Nevertheless, I went in a few days later and took the exam in the beginning of June, and scored a 630.
Total 630
Quant 36 | 33 percentile
Verbal 40 | 91 percentile
I've also attached my ESR, if you're keen to take a look.
I really want to take the exam again, particularly because I feel I can do much better on the Quant part.
Realistically speaking, I don't expect to raise my score to a 700 and upwards, but I feel that I can hit close to 680.
That is, if I could raise my Quant to maybe a 40.
I can sustain the Verbal score at the same levels for sure with some effort.
I would appreciate any suggestions you have to offer, any critical judgement, and particularly any study ideas that I can commit to for the next 2 months.
I'm willing to put in the effort, but I'm at a loss on how to approach this again in a smart manner, since the first attempt took the wind out of me.
This is my first post to GMATClub as I've only recently discovered about the forums, to my dismay.
I started my preparation/study for the GMAT this January, with full time work at the same time.
Considering I'm at 35 years now, and not having had an exam for roughly 10 years, I was really worried and anxious.
I was able to commit to 2/3 hrs per day, most days, I would say 5 out of 7.
With a break of 2 weeks around April because of necessary work travelling.
Study material:
OG (2015 & 2017), with their Quant/Verbal books
Kaplan Review textbook (2015)
Have signed up for Magoosh and more recently Math Revolution
I have had some very mixed results through my preparation and tests.
Magoosh:
Magoosh 1 - 550 (34Q/32V)
Magoosh 2 - 550 (32Q/35V)
Magoosh 3 - 470 (25Q/31V)
Magoosh 4 - 550 (32Q/34V)
GMATPrep:
Unfortunately had a hard drive failure last month, so I lost all my grades, had to reinstall everything.
I had taken 4 practise exams from the default exam pack and exam pack 1. I was scoring much higher than Magoosh.
My overall scores ranged from 640 to 690.
Between work and studying I was slowly burning myself out, but didn't want to admit it.
A couple days before the exam I was out for a run, and I got caught in a flash flood rain, resulting in a cold/flu.
Nevertheless, I went in a few days later and took the exam in the beginning of June, and scored a 630.
Total 630
Quant 36 | 33 percentile
Verbal 40 | 91 percentile
I've also attached my ESR, if you're keen to take a look.
I really want to take the exam again, particularly because I feel I can do much better on the Quant part.
Realistically speaking, I don't expect to raise my score to a 700 and upwards, but I feel that I can hit close to 680.
That is, if I could raise my Quant to maybe a 40.
I can sustain the Verbal score at the same levels for sure with some effort.
I would appreciate any suggestions you have to offer, any critical judgement, and particularly any study ideas that I can commit to for the next 2 months.
I'm willing to put in the effort, but I'm at a loss on how to approach this again in a smart manner, since the first attempt took the wind out of me.
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04 Sep 2017, 16:26
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Hi miltosstella,
Considering that you took the GMAT while sick, you performed reasonably well. In addition, your Verbal skills are really strong, so you could very easily score 700+ if you make the necessary adjustments to how you 'see' (and respond to) the Quant section. A Q36 means that you made lots of little mistakes as you worked through the Quant section and you missed out on LOTS of 'strategy-based' points. Thankfully, you likely know most (if not all) of the necessary math rules/formulas, so you just have to train properly for that section of the GMAT. By extension, you might only need another month of study to hit your score goal (although it's good that you have more time than that if needed).
1) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Considering that you took the GMAT while sick, you performed reasonably well. In addition, your Verbal skills are really strong, so you could very easily score 700+ if you make the necessary adjustments to how you 'see' (and respond to) the Quant section. A Q36 means that you made lots of little mistakes as you worked through the Quant section and you missed out on LOTS of 'strategy-based' points. Thankfully, you likely know most (if not all) of the necessary math rules/formulas, so you just have to train properly for that section of the GMAT. By extension, you might only need another month of study to hit your score goal (although it's good that you have more time than that if needed).
1) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
05 Sep 2017, 03:33
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Hi EMPOWERgmatRichC,
Appreciate your reply. It's very possible that I am lacking a strategy-based approach.
As for the math rules/formulas, yes, I know them, and will refresh them again of course.
To answer your questions:
1. I would realistically say about 16hrs/week, is the max I can put in
2. Applications to schools should be before end of November
I would prefer to do the retake at beginning of November
3. I am planning to apply for: INSEAD, LBS, Judge, IE (all for the full time programs)
I have a solid CV background and working experience, so I'm hoping a lower GMAT score will be balanced out with background/essays
Let me know what you think.
Appreciate your reply. It's very possible that I am lacking a strategy-based approach.
As for the math rules/formulas, yes, I know them, and will refresh them again of course.
To answer your questions:
1. I would realistically say about 16hrs/week, is the max I can put in
2. Applications to schools should be before end of November
I would prefer to do the retake at beginning of November
3. I am planning to apply for: INSEAD, LBS, Judge, IE (all for the full time programs)
I have a solid CV background and working experience, so I'm hoping a lower GMAT score will be balanced out with background/essays
Let me know what you think.
