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01 Oct 2014, 01:09
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So I got my score back. IR 6, Q 44, V 23 = 560
I devoted every single day for half a year and my scores range from 560 (where I started) to 760 and skydived back to 560. I supposed I have effectively memorized all the questions, not because I want to but because I'm simply too visual in absorbing whatever I read. I know it is not the time you have invested that will ensure a good score but I have experiment all materials (MGMAT, Magoosh, OG, etc) to improve and neither of them seems to effective.
Exam experience
Verbal section feels weird. Quant section feels a little weird too. Computer screen is so much bigger than my 13 inch laptop. I could be disengaged, not understanding the argument and therefore causing my score to plunge. I applied negation method dutifully and weakening strategy (X does not lead to Y, etc). SC feels foreign too; I didn't face any questions on idioms.
Are there any other ways I can break the hurdle?
I devoted every single day for half a year and my scores range from 560 (where I started) to 760 and skydived back to 560. I supposed I have effectively memorized all the questions, not because I want to but because I'm simply too visual in absorbing whatever I read. I know it is not the time you have invested that will ensure a good score but I have experiment all materials (MGMAT, Magoosh, OG, etc) to improve and neither of them seems to effective.
Exam experience
Verbal section feels weird. Quant section feels a little weird too. Computer screen is so much bigger than my 13 inch laptop. I could be disengaged, not understanding the argument and therefore causing my score to plunge. I applied negation method dutifully and weakening strategy (X does not lead to Y, etc). SC feels foreign too; I didn't face any questions on idioms.
Are there any other ways I can break the hurdle?
01 Oct 2014, 13:21
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Hi Pretzel,
I'm sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your results. I know that you devoted a lot of hours into prepping for the exam, so there could be a lot of factors that affected your performance.
First, I'd advise you to take simulation and practice exams in real conditions and at roughly the same hour of day. On exam day, do exactly what brought you success when practicing. It seems that there were elements (other than the questions) that through you off. So, by doing this, you can feel more and more confident by the time you enter the exam room.
As you prepare to retake your GMAT, also consider these tips on retaking the test:
1.Try to forget your last GMAT experience as much as you can. Don't be afraid of your last performance and don't let it affect your confidence level. You know what to expect now and you are better prepared this time around.
2. If you felt scattered in your studies and used multiple sources without a proper pedagogic line to follow, find a prep plan that works for you. This will streamline your learning and boost confidence.
3. Remember to practice all parts of the exam. You can spend your time focusing on your weakness, but it helps to hone in on your strengths. (If there were specific parts of the exam that threw you off, let me know)
4. Improve your time management.
I'd also recommend meeting with an online tutor to help you build a strategy that works for you.
I hope this helps. Best of luck prepping!
Jessica
I'm sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your results. I know that you devoted a lot of hours into prepping for the exam, so there could be a lot of factors that affected your performance.
First, I'd advise you to take simulation and practice exams in real conditions and at roughly the same hour of day. On exam day, do exactly what brought you success when practicing. It seems that there were elements (other than the questions) that through you off. So, by doing this, you can feel more and more confident by the time you enter the exam room.
As you prepare to retake your GMAT, also consider these tips on retaking the test:
1.Try to forget your last GMAT experience as much as you can. Don't be afraid of your last performance and don't let it affect your confidence level. You know what to expect now and you are better prepared this time around.
2. If you felt scattered in your studies and used multiple sources without a proper pedagogic line to follow, find a prep plan that works for you. This will streamline your learning and boost confidence.
3. Remember to practice all parts of the exam. You can spend your time focusing on your weakness, but it helps to hone in on your strengths. (If there were specific parts of the exam that threw you off, let me know)
4. Improve your time management.
I'd also recommend meeting with an online tutor to help you build a strategy that works for you.
I hope this helps. Best of luck prepping!
Jessica
01 Oct 2014, 20:19
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pretzel
Sorry to hear about your experience and the end result.
I have a feeling you have taken too long to take the test. Your memory can hold usually about 3-4 months until you have to start to review intensively and spend time to brush up on what you have learned 4 months ago. That's your main issue as I see it. There maybe other things. I find it hard to slide down from 760 to 560 (even forgetting everything) but you probably did slide quite a bit and mixed with the large screen effect.... The goal is to finish everything in 3 months and be in top shape.
The problem is going to be that you have solved so much - you will ultimately need to go through much of it one more time and it will be annoying, boring, and not fun. Sorry man
Ideally, you would find some materials you have done yet (e.g. Veritas, Kaplan, Magoosh, eGMAT, or something like that)
