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02 May 2010, 20:03
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I empathize with you, I actually bombed the GMAT too and got the same score. I was devastated. While doing the problems at home from the Official Guide I did just fine, but in any testing situation (even in practice tests) I come unglued. I also lost the paper print out thing after I left. It wasn't any consolation that I scored a 6 on the AWA either...
I studied hard, but I studied wrong. So I chalk it up to that. I have the Official Guide and Cliff's Math Review for Standardized Tests (which is great for those of us who are rusty). A few days beforehand somebody gave me the Princeton book (I know, I know...) I started reading their "strategies" and completely psyched myself out. I walked into the GMAT a nervous wreck because I felt so unprepared. And I already deal with horrible test anxiety. Has anybody started a thread on this site on how to deal with text anxiety?
I am really glad I found this site. After a two week break I am getting back on the horse and am going to do it right this time! You can do it too! I plan to get the Kaplan book, put myself on the schedule recommended by this site, and also start working out more regularly and often.
Remember that it's not all about your GPA and GMAT scores that schools want. In fact I have mediocre GPA from a large state university (Graduated 5 years ago, took me 3 years, I worked, and was a student leader), but I have strong community involvement and work experience and am applying to top schools with support from their alumni association. Everybody has a different story.
I studied hard, but I studied wrong. So I chalk it up to that. I have the Official Guide and Cliff's Math Review for Standardized Tests (which is great for those of us who are rusty). A few days beforehand somebody gave me the Princeton book (I know, I know...) I started reading their "strategies" and completely psyched myself out. I walked into the GMAT a nervous wreck because I felt so unprepared. And I already deal with horrible test anxiety. Has anybody started a thread on this site on how to deal with text anxiety?
I am really glad I found this site. After a two week break I am getting back on the horse and am going to do it right this time! You can do it too! I plan to get the Kaplan book, put myself on the schedule recommended by this site, and also start working out more regularly and often.
Remember that it's not all about your GPA and GMAT scores that schools want. In fact I have mediocre GPA from a large state university (Graduated 5 years ago, took me 3 years, I worked, and was a student leader), but I have strong community involvement and work experience and am applying to top schools with support from their alumni association. Everybody has a different story.
03 May 2010, 10:16
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yeah man. i'm working thru the Kaplan Math Warm-up chapter right now and it's definitely a good review. Many times better than what Princeton Review offered. 100%. Guaranteed 
26 Jul 2010, 21:34
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Hey guys!
Thought I would turn this thread maybe into a blog or something of inspiration to those whom are in the same boat as I am. Ok, so to sum things up. I bombed it the first time around, got a 430 back in April - I was devastated, wasn't prepared, didn't have time-management, and obviously worked purely off of the wrong material - Princeton Review.
Since then, and after graduating from VCU in May I knew I had to make some serious effort in order to better my score. I started my intense study since June 1st. Everyday going through basic materials via Kaplan, Manhattan GMAT series, and OG #11.
So approximately, 2 months have passed (since it was somewhat on and off) but I was definitely consistent and determined to follow up on my plan. Well today, I felt that I needed to give it a go after 2 months of intense studying and decided to pull out one of the GMATprep test to give a shot. Well, I'll let my progress speak for itself.
So the moral of the story is, keep at it. This test really isn't that difficult as I still haven't reached my goal score but I definitely like where it's going and to be truthful, I'm probably the dumbest person you'll ever meet - no lie, any of my friends will tell you that. And I know in the SC and CR forums I ask a lot of dumb questions and I get smirked on a lot here, there's probably people doing it right now reading this. But that's ok, I don't mind. I wasn't born a genius and damn proud
. Anyone can do this test. Please don't take me or this thread as role model because there's a lot of other people that deserve that. But I wanted to point out that this site is GREAT! It's definitely helped me out A LOT (even though I ask a lot of dumb questions) and I plan to purchase some of the test banks you guys have provided here since the review for them has been nothing but positive.
I'll keep this updated with latest progress etc etc (if that's ok with the admin lol).
Oh, and to add. I KNOW I can do better. I made A LOT of dumb mistakes because I was so nerve-racked on timing. But yeah, lots of dumb mistakes on this one as I've reviewed. Ex. 2 + 3 = 6
Thought I would turn this thread maybe into a blog or something of inspiration to those whom are in the same boat as I am. Ok, so to sum things up. I bombed it the first time around, got a 430 back in April - I was devastated, wasn't prepared, didn't have time-management, and obviously worked purely off of the wrong material - Princeton Review.
Since then, and after graduating from VCU in May I knew I had to make some serious effort in order to better my score. I started my intense study since June 1st. Everyday going through basic materials via Kaplan, Manhattan GMAT series, and OG #11.
So approximately, 2 months have passed (since it was somewhat on and off) but I was definitely consistent and determined to follow up on my plan. Well today, I felt that I needed to give it a go after 2 months of intense studying and decided to pull out one of the GMATprep test to give a shot. Well, I'll let my progress speak for itself.
So the moral of the story is, keep at it. This test really isn't that difficult as I still haven't reached my goal score but I definitely like where it's going and to be truthful, I'm probably the dumbest person you'll ever meet - no lie, any of my friends will tell you that. And I know in the SC and CR forums I ask a lot of dumb questions and I get smirked on a lot here, there's probably people doing it right now reading this. But that's ok, I don't mind. I wasn't born a genius and damn proud
. Anyone can do this test. Please don't take me or this thread as role model because there's a lot of other people that deserve that. But I wanted to point out that this site is GREAT! It's definitely helped me out A LOT (even though I ask a lot of dumb questions) and I plan to purchase some of the test banks you guys have provided here since the review for them has been nothing but positive. I'll keep this updated with latest progress etc etc (if that's ok with the admin lol).
Oh, and to add. I KNOW I can do better. I made A LOT of dumb mistakes because I was so nerve-racked on timing. But yeah, lots of dumb mistakes on this one as I've reviewed. Ex. 2 + 3 = 6
