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29 Oct 2019, 19:24
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Hey all. I'm currently studying for the GMAT and feel that I've desperately hit a wall. I took the GMAT in Nov'18 and scored a 620 (32V 42Q). My goal was is to break 700, so I decided to take a course that lasted 3 months.
I enrolled in a course in Jun'19 (lapse in studying since taking the GMAT because of a move and job change). The course was great since i learned a lot of great strategies, re-learned content, and just felt more confident. The course ended in Aug'19, and I took several of the official GMAC practice exams with scores ranging from 690 (37V 48Q) to 730 (41V 49Q). Overall on these practice, my quant reached a high of 50 (averaging 48) and verbal reached a high of 41 (averaging 39) over the six practice tests. I felt ready to take the test.
I took the test in September, and I think the nerves got to me. I starting to overestimate the timing for the quant part, and I felt that the latter part of my quant section was easier--in my mind, I knew I screwed up by guessing on some initial questions given the perceived time constraint. The verbal section was ok. I got a 610 ( 37V 39Q). I dusted the negativity from my score off, practiced more problems, retook those practices tests and signed up for another test in October. This time, I felt more confident. Alas, my score increased moderately to 640 (34V 44Q).
At this point, I feel just so dejected. I've practiced using the my course documents/notes, OG book, official supplemental materials, additional questions from GMAC, and all 6 practice tests. I'm just stuck at where to go next. I think I am lost for a plan no and feel like I've exhausted all materials to prepare.
I'm taking this week off to clear my head and recharge, but my plan is to go through all of the ESRs and reviewing medium difficulty questions. I'm also reviewing as much geometry as I can since that's been a pain point for me as well. But just based on myself and these score reports, the verbal section is what's holding me back (even worsening). I'm retaking part of the course to review strategies and concepts (with a different instructor to get a fresh perspective on it). But other than that, any advice?
I enrolled in a course in Jun'19 (lapse in studying since taking the GMAT because of a move and job change). The course was great since i learned a lot of great strategies, re-learned content, and just felt more confident. The course ended in Aug'19, and I took several of the official GMAC practice exams with scores ranging from 690 (37V 48Q) to 730 (41V 49Q). Overall on these practice, my quant reached a high of 50 (averaging 48) and verbal reached a high of 41 (averaging 39) over the six practice tests. I felt ready to take the test.
I took the test in September, and I think the nerves got to me. I starting to overestimate the timing for the quant part, and I felt that the latter part of my quant section was easier--in my mind, I knew I screwed up by guessing on some initial questions given the perceived time constraint. The verbal section was ok. I got a 610 ( 37V 39Q). I dusted the negativity from my score off, practiced more problems, retook those practices tests and signed up for another test in October. This time, I felt more confident. Alas, my score increased moderately to 640 (34V 44Q).
At this point, I feel just so dejected. I've practiced using the my course documents/notes, OG book, official supplemental materials, additional questions from GMAC, and all 6 practice tests. I'm just stuck at where to go next. I think I am lost for a plan no and feel like I've exhausted all materials to prepare.
I'm taking this week off to clear my head and recharge, but my plan is to go through all of the ESRs and reviewing medium difficulty questions. I'm also reviewing as much geometry as I can since that's been a pain point for me as well. But just based on myself and these score reports, the verbal section is what's holding me back (even worsening). I'm retaking part of the course to review strategies and concepts (with a different instructor to get a fresh perspective on it). But other than that, any advice?
29 Oct 2019, 23:29
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Hi,
I can understand your frustration. I like your positive attitude. You are doing correctly by taking ESR's. I would advise you to ask an expert regarding your ESR's.
You need to control the stress level as it is affecting your performance. You improved and got good mock sores. I believe, you have the capability and you just need to give your best without thinking about anything else. You can re-use the resource or take the old OG bundles. Re-visit the fundamentals again and give it a go
I can understand your frustration. I like your positive attitude. You are doing correctly by taking ESR's. I would advise you to ask an expert regarding your ESR's.
You need to control the stress level as it is affecting your performance. You improved and got good mock sores. I believe, you have the capability and you just need to give your best without thinking about anything else. You can re-use the resource or take the old OG bundles. Re-visit the fundamentals again and give it a go
ttcaptur
Hey all. I'm currently studying for the GMAT and feel that I've desperately hit a wall. I took the GMAT in Nov'18 and scored a 620 (32V 42Q). My goal was is to break 700, so I decided to take a course that lasted 3 months.
I enrolled in a course in Jun'19 (lapse in studying since taking the GMAT because of a move and job change). The course was great since i learned a lot of great strategies, re-learned content, and just felt more confident. The course ended in Aug'19, and I took several of the official GMAC practice exams with scores ranging from 690 (37V 48Q) to 730 (41V 49Q). Overall on these practice, my quant reached a high of 50 (averaging 48) and verbal reached a high of 41 (averaging 39) over the six practice tests. I felt ready to take the test.
I took the test in September, and I think the nerves got to me. I starting to overestimate the timing for the quant part, and I felt that the latter part of my quant section was easier--in my mind, I knew I screwed up by guessing on some initial questions given the perceived time constraint. The verbal section was ok. I got a 610 ( 37V 39Q). I dusted the negativity from my score off, practiced more problems, retook those practices tests and signed up for another test in October. This time, I felt more confident. Alas, my score increased moderately to 640 (34V 44Q).
At this point, I feel just so dejected. I've practiced using the my course documents/notes, OG book, official supplemental materials, additional questions from GMAC, and all 6 practice tests. I'm just stuck at where to go next. I think I am lost for a plan no and feel like I've exhausted all materials to prepare.
I'm taking this week off to clear my head and recharge, but my plan is to go through all of the ESRs and reviewing medium difficulty questions. I'm also reviewing as much geometry as I can since that's been a pain point for me as well. But just based on myself and these score reports, the verbal section is what's holding me back (even worsening). I'm retaking part of the course to review strategies and concepts (with a different instructor to get a fresh perspective on it). But other than that, any advice?
I enrolled in a course in Jun'19 (lapse in studying since taking the GMAT because of a move and job change). The course was great since i learned a lot of great strategies, re-learned content, and just felt more confident. The course ended in Aug'19, and I took several of the official GMAC practice exams with scores ranging from 690 (37V 48Q) to 730 (41V 49Q). Overall on these practice, my quant reached a high of 50 (averaging 48) and verbal reached a high of 41 (averaging 39) over the six practice tests. I felt ready to take the test.
I took the test in September, and I think the nerves got to me. I starting to overestimate the timing for the quant part, and I felt that the latter part of my quant section was easier--in my mind, I knew I screwed up by guessing on some initial questions given the perceived time constraint. The verbal section was ok. I got a 610 ( 37V 39Q). I dusted the negativity from my score off, practiced more problems, retook those practices tests and signed up for another test in October. This time, I felt more confident. Alas, my score increased moderately to 640 (34V 44Q).
At this point, I feel just so dejected. I've practiced using the my course documents/notes, OG book, official supplemental materials, additional questions from GMAC, and all 6 practice tests. I'm just stuck at where to go next. I think I am lost for a plan no and feel like I've exhausted all materials to prepare.
I'm taking this week off to clear my head and recharge, but my plan is to go through all of the ESRs and reviewing medium difficulty questions. I'm also reviewing as much geometry as I can since that's been a pain point for me as well. But just based on myself and these score reports, the verbal section is what's holding me back (even worsening). I'm retaking part of the course to review strategies and concepts (with a different instructor to get a fresh perspective on it). But other than that, any advice?
30 Oct 2019, 03:22
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ttcaptur - I absolutely understand your situation. At this point, I would strongly recommend you to review some of the success stories that highlight ways in which test-takers bounced back to achieve very high scores on the GMAT. Please take a few moments to read a few success stories available in the below link. You surely do not need to feel dejected; I am sure you can do it.
Best GMAT Stories: https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-st ... ml?fl=menu
Best GMAT Stories: https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-st ... ml?fl=menu
