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djprithvi
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01 Dec 2009, 02:23
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Hey guys,
I took the GMAT yesterday and got a 640 and was shocked when I saw my score.
I used the Manhattan guides and OG 12 for quant
Manhattan SC and Powerscore CR books for verbal.
I was consistently doing well on GMAT Prep and Powerprep tests which was the reason I booked an appointment and went ahead and took the exam.
Here's my practice test scores
Gmatprep 1 - 650
Gmat prep 1 repeat 720 Q49 V40
Powerprep 1 and 2 740 Q49 V41
Gmat Prep 2 730 Q48 V41
Gmat prep 2 reinstalled 770 Q50 V47 (very few repeats)
GMAT 640 - Q42 V 36
I badly need a score of atleast 720. What do you suggest I do?
I did self study and did not use shortcuts and the bullcrap but learnt all the concepts cold and was pretty confident I would do well.
At the same time, I dont think I saw any questions which threw me off balance or those which I couldn't do. I ran out of time in both the sections - I normally finish verbal with atleast 10 minutes on the clock. I had to guess the last 3 Q's on both the sections.
I'm not a morning person but wrote the test in the morning - which must have partly contributed to the decrease - maybe a lack of concentration or maybe my nerves got to me.
Im very disappointed and confused. I would be grateful if the Gurus here can guide me - retake in a month or retake in 2-3 months(take about 10 days off and then come back full force)
Also, I think Ive exhausted all the resources - tests and practice problems I have - It would be nice if you guys could suggest more practice resources/tests
Tx
P.S. I think I might have messed up the first few Qs in quant - another probaale reason for my low score.
I took the GMAT yesterday and got a 640 and was shocked when I saw my score.
I used the Manhattan guides and OG 12 for quant
Manhattan SC and Powerscore CR books for verbal.
I was consistently doing well on GMAT Prep and Powerprep tests which was the reason I booked an appointment and went ahead and took the exam.
Here's my practice test scores
Gmatprep 1 - 650
Gmat prep 1 repeat 720 Q49 V40
Powerprep 1 and 2 740 Q49 V41
Gmat Prep 2 730 Q48 V41
Gmat prep 2 reinstalled 770 Q50 V47 (very few repeats)
GMAT 640 - Q42 V 36
I badly need a score of atleast 720. What do you suggest I do?
I did self study and did not use shortcuts and the bullcrap but learnt all the concepts cold and was pretty confident I would do well.
At the same time, I dont think I saw any questions which threw me off balance or those which I couldn't do. I ran out of time in both the sections - I normally finish verbal with atleast 10 minutes on the clock. I had to guess the last 3 Q's on both the sections.
I'm not a morning person but wrote the test in the morning - which must have partly contributed to the decrease - maybe a lack of concentration or maybe my nerves got to me.
Im very disappointed and confused. I would be grateful if the Gurus here can guide me - retake in a month or retake in 2-3 months(take about 10 days off and then come back full force)
Also, I think Ive exhausted all the resources - tests and practice problems I have - It would be nice if you guys could suggest more practice resources/tests
Tx
P.S. I think I might have messed up the first few Qs in quant - another probaale reason for my low score.
01 Dec 2009, 03:51
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really sad buddy.I feel sorry for you, but may be it was your bad day and things didn't went your way. (It's improtant to be calm during test)
It is just a test and it doesn't tell anything about you - So don't feel dishearted and start over again. (You gotta a point to prove , not to world but to yourself)
Your test score looks good - Don't let it go, I believe you belong to 700+ league.
Check this forum: GMAT Study Plan: go from 650 to 700+
gmat-study-plan-go-from-650-to-80235.html#p602585
01 Dec 2009, 06:03
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hey buddy, have wrote it once myself and didnt get the score i was hoping for.There are my thoughts -
1) Gmat is tougher than the prep tests.So keep in mind that the chance of you getting a higher score is minimal.Having said that , your actual score is too low to vindicate considering your prep scores.
2)Look at the bright side,most guys who are dissapointed with thier score after Gmat are not sure if they can improve on it.You know that you have got it in you to improve your score because of your high scores in the prep.
3)GMAT is nerve wrecking.So it is advisable ,if you can , to simulate the exact environment as the GMAT center. How do you think you do generally under pressure?
4) Coming to the part about the time you took the exam- IMO its mind over matter.Having said that , i myself am not a morning person and sleep late and wake up late.So I scheduled my exam for the evening.If it helps you become mentally confident because of the evening schedule,do that instead.Also,like me if you are used to sleeping till late in the mornings except on the the GMAT day,you cant expect to be in full form on that day.
5)Any chance that you over studied and cramed so much on the previous day? I did that and i got thrashed
so try not to do that.
I suggest you take a small break and try doing preps again and see what your scores are then.I wont suggest to you anything about the study part cause i am still doing it myself and only time will tell if i am doing the right thing.There are enough experts around here who will help you on that. Keep your head down and mind straight.All the best.
VCG
1) Gmat is tougher than the prep tests.So keep in mind that the chance of you getting a higher score is minimal.Having said that , your actual score is too low to vindicate considering your prep scores.
2)Look at the bright side,most guys who are dissapointed with thier score after Gmat are not sure if they can improve on it.You know that you have got it in you to improve your score because of your high scores in the prep.
3)GMAT is nerve wrecking.So it is advisable ,if you can , to simulate the exact environment as the GMAT center. How do you think you do generally under pressure?
4) Coming to the part about the time you took the exam- IMO its mind over matter.Having said that , i myself am not a morning person and sleep late and wake up late.So I scheduled my exam for the evening.If it helps you become mentally confident because of the evening schedule,do that instead.Also,like me if you are used to sleeping till late in the mornings except on the the GMAT day,you cant expect to be in full form on that day.
5)Any chance that you over studied and cramed so much on the previous day? I did that and i got thrashed
so try not to do that.I suggest you take a small break and try doing preps again and see what your scores are then.I wont suggest to you anything about the study part cause i am still doing it myself and only time will tell if i am doing the right thing.There are enough experts around here who will help you on that. Keep your head down and mind straight.All the best.
VCG
