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31 Aug 2022, 09:26
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Briefly about me: 29 yrs old, not a native English speaker; Education: bachelor in law; Work experience: practised law 5 yrs.
GMAT CAT history:
1) Manhattan Prep - 480 - q(33) v(24) - 13.07
2) OG 1 - 410 - q(28) v(21) ir(7) - 27.07
3) OG 2 - 430 - q(32) v(17) ir(3) - 15.08
4) Exam Attempt #1 in test centre - 430 - q (28) v(21) ir(3) - 31.08.
My target score is 700+ and aiming for high quant and high ir scores.
I've been prepping for 2 months already; For my prep I bought Manhattan Prep books: All the Verbal, All the quant and Advanced quant (did not use so far). I've solved Manhattan Prep full syllabus. I've solved problems from Official Guide, but not the full OG book. (*Only solved OG problems listed in Manhattan Prep syllabus.) I have not used OG Verbal and Quant guides so far.
To self-analyse myself and my performance on the exam:
1. I have conceptual gaps - there were problems that I've read and had no idea how to solve them. I simply guessed those problems.
2. I have a big issue with time management and stamina - both on quant and verbal sections. I did not have a time left to read some problems. Especially with verbal section, I'm sure I can get almost all CR and RC questions, because of my law background that's my strong side, however I simply had no time even to read those questions. I've wasted big amount of time with first 18 questions. After 17-18 questions on both sections I become a mess.
3. I did few stupid mistakes such as exceeded 8 minute brake and when I returned had 2 minute less on quant section,
I feel I'm stuck with this score and not moving forward. I don't see any progress. I sacrificed my summer and did not take any vacation. Please suggest me how to improve with self-study. Perhaps I should change prep books to learn concepts and then practise more problems from OG. Thank you!
GMAT CAT history:
1) Manhattan Prep - 480 - q(33) v(24) - 13.07
2) OG 1 - 410 - q(28) v(21) ir(7) - 27.07
3) OG 2 - 430 - q(32) v(17) ir(3) - 15.08
4) Exam Attempt #1 in test centre - 430 - q (28) v(21) ir(3) - 31.08.
My target score is 700+ and aiming for high quant and high ir scores.
I've been prepping for 2 months already; For my prep I bought Manhattan Prep books: All the Verbal, All the quant and Advanced quant (did not use so far). I've solved Manhattan Prep full syllabus. I've solved problems from Official Guide, but not the full OG book. (*Only solved OG problems listed in Manhattan Prep syllabus.) I have not used OG Verbal and Quant guides so far.
To self-analyse myself and my performance on the exam:
1. I have conceptual gaps - there were problems that I've read and had no idea how to solve them. I simply guessed those problems.
2. I have a big issue with time management and stamina - both on quant and verbal sections. I did not have a time left to read some problems. Especially with verbal section, I'm sure I can get almost all CR and RC questions, because of my law background that's my strong side, however I simply had no time even to read those questions. I've wasted big amount of time with first 18 questions. After 17-18 questions on both sections I become a mess.
3. I did few stupid mistakes such as exceeded 8 minute brake and when I returned had 2 minute less on quant section,
I feel I'm stuck with this score and not moving forward. I don't see any progress. I sacrificed my summer and did not take any vacation. Please suggest me how to improve with self-study. Perhaps I should change prep books to learn concepts and then practise more problems from OG. Thank you!
31 Aug 2022, 09:36
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I wish it were about book and a good suggestion could have made a difference. But perhaps you are already aware that You are using the best source available under the sun which are Manhattan and Official source.
You need to really look into your conceptual understanding and what I see is that you are too far from your target score and your all mock exams and final exams are so concentrated that they are almost speaking that you are not improving significantly to bring change in your score.
I think you should really consider getting a self-check as to where are mistakes instead of being firm on self-study. Time is the most precious money afterall.
I hope you do well next time.
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31 Aug 2022, 15:05
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Hi intlawgrrl,
I'm sorry to hear that your Official GMAT did not turn out better. Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so if you've studied for just 2 months, then that might help to explain why you have not scored higher yet. That having been said, you will have to learn and hone a variety of different Quant and Verbal skills before you will be able to consistently score at the 700+ level.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) During your Official GMAT, did you run out of time on any of the sections - and leave any questions unanswered? If so, then approximately how many questions (and how many questions did you have to 'rush' through at the end of each section?)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
I'm sorry to hear that your Official GMAT did not turn out better. Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so if you've studied for just 2 months, then that might help to explain why you have not scored higher yet. That having been said, you will have to learn and hone a variety of different Quant and Verbal skills before you will be able to consistently score at the 700+ level.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) During your Official GMAT, did you run out of time on any of the sections - and leave any questions unanswered? If so, then approximately how many questions (and how many questions did you have to 'rush' through at the end of each section?)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
