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27 Aug 2009, 10:56
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I regretfully sat for this exam without preparation and scored a ego crippling 590 (41% Q, 73V). The worst part is the Quant score since I work in a very quantitative field, I've never felt so embarrased.
I was mauled by an onslaught of about 8 or 9 of these "data sufficiency" questions within the first 12 questions on the Quant side, they just came one after another after another, these questions are what blindsided me. I feel that about 80% of the questions I answered were "data sufficiency". I worked my way through them and on question 26 a little box popped up saying I was out of time. So.. ooops. The test accurately assessed the fact that I didn't manage my time well.
So I can see that taking timed practice exams would have given me a better idea of how to manage my time. In my opinion time management is really where I failed, although who will ever believe that. Bottom line is I didn't prepare and that doesn't look any better than preparing and doing poorly, they would just read that as me being a slacker.
After running out of time on the quant side I was more aware of my time on the verbal and managed my time a little better although I finished it early so I probably went to far in the other direction and could have spent a little more time on some questions, but didn't think a 73% V was too attrocious for the first go round especially compared to the Q side.
Is the mismagement of time a common error made on this exam, does this happen to other people? or could this 41% really an accurate assesment of my quantitative abilities? God I hope not.
I plan to take it again and do plenty of timed practice exams, and am thinking of taking a Kaplan course or Veritas Prep, anyone have a recommendation?
The other thing that bothers me is that fact that this score will now be available for all schools to see, so even if I can crack 700 with preparation (and I really hope I can), they'll still see that 590 with the low quant score and won't that raise some questions. So is it even worth trying for a higher score or did I just waste my shot?
I'm more embarrased than anything and if nothing else need to retake this to prove to myself that this score is not an accurate representation of my quantitative abilities.
I was mauled by an onslaught of about 8 or 9 of these "data sufficiency" questions within the first 12 questions on the Quant side, they just came one after another after another, these questions are what blindsided me. I feel that about 80% of the questions I answered were "data sufficiency". I worked my way through them and on question 26 a little box popped up saying I was out of time. So.. ooops. The test accurately assessed the fact that I didn't manage my time well.
So I can see that taking timed practice exams would have given me a better idea of how to manage my time. In my opinion time management is really where I failed, although who will ever believe that. Bottom line is I didn't prepare and that doesn't look any better than preparing and doing poorly, they would just read that as me being a slacker.
After running out of time on the quant side I was more aware of my time on the verbal and managed my time a little better although I finished it early so I probably went to far in the other direction and could have spent a little more time on some questions, but didn't think a 73% V was too attrocious for the first go round especially compared to the Q side.
Is the mismagement of time a common error made on this exam, does this happen to other people? or could this 41% really an accurate assesment of my quantitative abilities? God I hope not.
I plan to take it again and do plenty of timed practice exams, and am thinking of taking a Kaplan course or Veritas Prep, anyone have a recommendation?
The other thing that bothers me is that fact that this score will now be available for all schools to see, so even if I can crack 700 with preparation (and I really hope I can), they'll still see that 590 with the low quant score and won't that raise some questions. So is it even worth trying for a higher score or did I just waste my shot?
I'm more embarrased than anything and if nothing else need to retake this to prove to myself that this score is not an accurate representation of my quantitative abilities.
27 Aug 2009, 14:50
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Why take the exam unprepared? At least do the GMAT Prep exams.
27 Aug 2009, 16:16
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I didn't know those exams were out there and I found this forum today. I see how much people in this and other forums do to prepare and I feel kind of ashamed and understand somewhat why my percentile ranking is what it is.
I had too much happening with family, work and other exams and I didn't want to put anything on hold and I didn't. Now I know what I need to do and what I need to work on. I should have more time in November and December to really get into this which hopefully is enough.
I rushed it, I didn't have a plan. I think I would've done fine if it weren't for the high concentration of data sufficiency but that's the exam. I can't understand my score either. My Q was 35 and I left 11 blank, how does that translate into number correct? The ones I did answer, how many were right?
Could you recommend practice exam in addition to those you mentioned? I'd like to collect as many as possible.
I had too much happening with family, work and other exams and I didn't want to put anything on hold and I didn't. Now I know what I need to do and what I need to work on. I should have more time in November and December to really get into this which hopefully is enough.
I rushed it, I didn't have a plan. I think I would've done fine if it weren't for the high concentration of data sufficiency but that's the exam. I can't understand my score either. My Q was 35 and I left 11 blank, how does that translate into number correct? The ones I did answer, how many were right?
Could you recommend practice exam in addition to those you mentioned? I'd like to collect as many as possible.
