Hi all,
I have just taken the GMAT and scored a 580 (Q47, V23). I couldn't believe it my eyes when the score popped up. The verbal score is much lower than I have ever expected. My previous Manhattan CAT scores are 680, 630, 650, 670, and 690. I know
MGMAT CATs may not reflect my ability level, but the gap between my practice test scores and my real score is too big. Given my practice test scores, I am confident to get at least 650 on the real exam.
Regarding the quant section, the questions are really tough compared to Manhattan quant section. I remembered facing some word translation problems that I didn't understand the questions (I'm a non-native speaker). I also got stumped by some geometry questions relating to coordinate system and radius of a sphere. I had to blindly guessed in those situations. Overall, the quant went well and I know that my quant level fluctuates around 47-48.
RC is a monster -- I got 4 passages, 2 are long and 2 are short. A long passage consists of 5 questions and is really tricky. I have many inference questions in RC section. CR and SC are in line with what I have practiced. Well, I am really confused about my score and don't understand why I scored too low in verbal... I have exhausted the available resources:
MGMAT SC guide, CR Powerscore bible. I also did some LSAT passages in my preparation. I believe that I get all the resources necessary to score at least 650. Despite my effort, diligence, and sacrifice, it doesn't work out.
I am confused whether I should retake GMAT the 4th time or go ahead with my current highest score (620). I am sorry that this post doesn't sound positive, but GMAT turns me to an idiot who is scoring at the high 500s and cannot break through the mid 600s. I know I am not too smart but can't believe i can be this stupid...
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