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20 Jun 2007, 15:36
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Hi
Well I have taken my first official GMAT and it was one of the worst experiences of my life!
I need your advice:
Background- I have taken the 8 week MGMAT class (all the labs, problem banks, and guide books) and studied hard core for 1 month and 2 weeks after the class. I have a BS in biology from a good school in the Northeast US and I work in software so I am not a dummy. My goal score is 680-700:
I have taken 4 MGMT practice tests my scores were:
Q17 V51 (yes you read that right)
Q37 V32 (MGMAT was calibrating its new verbal score this week. arg...)
Q34 V36
Q42 V did not take on this exam
So I have trouble in math, but the MGMAT did help me go up 25 points. I know the concepts very well at this point, but I can’t seem to apply them effectively and efficiently in that way that GMAT wants…
My GMAT day was terrible. The test center and it employees were a nightmare (one woman was on the phone making personal calls the entire time and I could hear her!) and I was a head case!
I got a Q22 v37 which is the 10th% and the 83%percentile.
I am dumbfounded because I got a 42 on q 4 days before the exam. Seeing that score pretty much caused me to go into shock.
I have several questions:
How should I approach the retake? I think I need to get back on the horse and do more practice exams. But take a few weeks off to wrap my brain around this nightmare.
Has anyone ever seen such varying results between someone's v and q score? How can I be good at the verbal and not at least normal on math?
Mental Health Tips! How do you deal with the dreaded day and the people working at the test center were pretty awful.
I felt so mentally fatigued from my study (I was doing 10 hour days the week before, I took vk from work and everything!) How do I study well and hard, but don't get burnt out?
Thx for your time
Well I have taken my first official GMAT and it was one of the worst experiences of my life!
I need your advice:
Background- I have taken the 8 week MGMAT class (all the labs, problem banks, and guide books) and studied hard core for 1 month and 2 weeks after the class. I have a BS in biology from a good school in the Northeast US and I work in software so I am not a dummy. My goal score is 680-700:
I have taken 4 MGMT practice tests my scores were:
Q17 V51 (yes you read that right)
Q37 V32 (MGMAT was calibrating its new verbal score this week. arg...)
Q34 V36
Q42 V did not take on this exam
So I have trouble in math, but the MGMAT did help me go up 25 points. I know the concepts very well at this point, but I can’t seem to apply them effectively and efficiently in that way that GMAT wants…
My GMAT day was terrible. The test center and it employees were a nightmare (one woman was on the phone making personal calls the entire time and I could hear her!) and I was a head case!
I got a Q22 v37 which is the 10th% and the 83%percentile.
I am dumbfounded because I got a 42 on q 4 days before the exam. Seeing that score pretty much caused me to go into shock.
I have several questions:
How should I approach the retake? I think I need to get back on the horse and do more practice exams. But take a few weeks off to wrap my brain around this nightmare.
Has anyone ever seen such varying results between someone's v and q score? How can I be good at the verbal and not at least normal on math?
Mental Health Tips! How do you deal with the dreaded day and the people working at the test center were pretty awful.
I felt so mentally fatigued from my study (I was doing 10 hour days the week before, I took vk from work and everything!) How do I study well and hard, but don't get burnt out?
Thx for your time
20 Jun 2007, 15:47
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Obviously it was a bad test day. Generally, the math section of the MGMAT CATs is harder than the quant section of the actual GMAT test. I'd recommend retaking the test by trying another test center. Make sure you use ear-plugs when you practice and when you take the real test.
You're verbal score is fairly good. Do OG11-quant and verbal guides.
If you have not taken the GMATprep tests, take them again.
I believe you still have a solid shot at reaching the 700 barrier.
Good luck
You're verbal score is fairly good. Do OG11-quant and verbal guides.
If you have not taken the GMATprep tests, take them again.
I believe you still have a solid shot at reaching the 700 barrier.
Good luck
20 Jun 2007, 16:12
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Hi Mate,
It seems to me like you were burning yourself out during exam week. One thing I have observed (and experienced myself) is that there is not much point killing yourself in the last few days before the exam. Save the mental strength for D-Day.
Also did you ever simulate Full CATs (including the AWAs) ? I think GMAT is one of those exams that you cant study for more than 5 hours in one day. But those 5 hours have to be very focused and you need to practice concentrating for long stretches at one time.
Although it does seem that Murphy's law struck on your test day. Dont lose heart, give it another go. Participate in the forums, plenty of people out here to help.
Good luck.
It seems to me like you were burning yourself out during exam week. One thing I have observed (and experienced myself) is that there is not much point killing yourself in the last few days before the exam. Save the mental strength for D-Day.
Also did you ever simulate Full CATs (including the AWAs) ? I think GMAT is one of those exams that you cant study for more than 5 hours in one day. But those 5 hours have to be very focused and you need to practice concentrating for long stretches at one time.
Although it does seem that Murphy's law struck on your test day. Dont lose heart, give it another go. Participate in the forums, plenty of people out here to help.
Good luck.
Dagmar
