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19 Feb 2011, 09:06
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So I recently decided to go for my GMAT, I was very confident in my math abilities and decided to book the test 1 month from the time I started studying.
After just a quick review I did a GMATprep and scored 710 (Q49, V38).
I spent 2 weeks after that studying and making notes and took the second GMATprep scoring 770 (Q49, V47). I was disapointed that I did not improve my math score, so for the next two weeks I mostly concentrated on working on the hardest math problems.
(note, I just used the internet to study, I didn't use any kaplan or princeton or whatever books)
Anyways on the actual test I scored 670 (Q44, V38) and 6.0 on the essays. I didn't even prepare for the stupid essays ugh, and I kind of wish I didn't prepare for the whole thing, I probably would have done better.
On the math section I ran out of time and had to guess on 10-15 questions, my brain was just scrambled and I over-thought the questions. The first time when I got my 710 I finished with 15 minutes to spare!
So basically after going through all the stress and disapointment I don't even want to take the test again. It was a real hit to my ego and I couldn't sleep for a few days before and after the test. Also, I talked to a prof from my undergrad at Richard Ivey School of Business (where I want to do my MBA) and I don't even need a GMAT for my application because Ivey doesn't make students with undergrad marks above a certain threshold submit a GMAT score.
Still, I feel like I should write again and try to do better, maybe pursue scholarships at other schools... I don't really have a question, just looking for any advice anyone can offer...
After just a quick review I did a GMATprep and scored 710 (Q49, V38).
I spent 2 weeks after that studying and making notes and took the second GMATprep scoring 770 (Q49, V47). I was disapointed that I did not improve my math score, so for the next two weeks I mostly concentrated on working on the hardest math problems.
(note, I just used the internet to study, I didn't use any kaplan or princeton or whatever books)
Anyways on the actual test I scored 670 (Q44, V38) and 6.0 on the essays. I didn't even prepare for the stupid essays ugh, and I kind of wish I didn't prepare for the whole thing, I probably would have done better.
On the math section I ran out of time and had to guess on 10-15 questions, my brain was just scrambled and I over-thought the questions. The first time when I got my 710 I finished with 15 minutes to spare!
So basically after going through all the stress and disapointment I don't even want to take the test again. It was a real hit to my ego and I couldn't sleep for a few days before and after the test. Also, I talked to a prof from my undergrad at Richard Ivey School of Business (where I want to do my MBA) and I don't even need a GMAT for my application because Ivey doesn't make students with undergrad marks above a certain threshold submit a GMAT score.
Still, I feel like I should write again and try to do better, maybe pursue scholarships at other schools... I don't really have a question, just looking for any advice anyone can offer...
19 Feb 2011, 09:12
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It sounds like you didn't practice with game-day conditions...i.e. doing the AWA and keeping yourself to strict time limits without extra breaks and whatnot. So you should be able to do better next time around. A higher GMAT will make you more competitive for better schools and for scholarships--I think preparing and taking it again would be a smart move in your case.
19 Feb 2011, 09:40
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So you think I should just take some more practice tests with real conditions? As opposed to buying some sort of study book package (really don't want to do this...). Gmatprep does time you on each section and I had tons of time. But it is true that I didn't write any practice tests all the way through...
