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24 Oct 2005, 15:37
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Hey guys,
I need some advice on when I should take the GMAT. I have been studying for 1.5 months (about 120 hours). I plan to score in the 720+ range. I've done OG 11, doing OG 10 (despite the overlap) and plan to start the challenges and some RC/CR from LSAT sources. The following are my practice scores in the order in which I took them (I took one test at the end of each week):
PowerPrep 2 : 640 (very early in my prep)
Kaplan Diagnostic : 670 Q39 V42
Kaplan CD 1: 570 Q36 V33
Kaplan CD 2: 620 (most recent) Q42 V32
Do you think 1 more month @ 35 hrs a week should be sufficient prep for the desired score? Or should I take a test earlier just to get the feel and cancel if i don't think i did well? Should I lower my target score based on the practice test results?
I am not planning to apply for at least a year so I have time, but would still like to get it over with.
In the next month I plan to take at least 10 challenges, take 2 more Kap tests, 4 Princeton tests, go over MGMAT SC guide, do Kaplan800 and then review my errors.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
I need some advice on when I should take the GMAT. I have been studying for 1.5 months (about 120 hours). I plan to score in the 720+ range. I've done OG 11, doing OG 10 (despite the overlap) and plan to start the challenges and some RC/CR from LSAT sources. The following are my practice scores in the order in which I took them (I took one test at the end of each week):
PowerPrep 2 : 640 (very early in my prep)
Kaplan Diagnostic : 670 Q39 V42
Kaplan CD 1: 570 Q36 V33
Kaplan CD 2: 620 (most recent) Q42 V32
Do you think 1 more month @ 35 hrs a week should be sufficient prep for the desired score? Or should I take a test earlier just to get the feel and cancel if i don't think i did well? Should I lower my target score based on the practice test results?
I am not planning to apply for at least a year so I have time, but would still like to get it over with.
In the next month I plan to take at least 10 challenges, take 2 more Kap tests, 4 Princeton tests, go over MGMAT SC guide, do Kaplan800 and then review my errors.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
24 Oct 2005, 17:13
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It was difficult for me to assess whether I'm ready for the GMAT. Much less for me to assess whether another person is ready for the challenge.
However, I like to contribute my experience:
1. It is difficult to assess your final score based on the prep test. My prep test scores didn't closely co-related to my eventual GMAT score. Maybe it is because I only took about 5 or 6 prep tests - 2 powerprep, and the rest are from Kaplan. The PP scores were always on the high side (maybe because of the OG) and the Kaplan scores always on the low side (I honestly feel the Kaplan tests are not very well developed). I think my actual score is about the average of the 2 PP tests, with a variance of about 30 points.
Having said that, I always encourage test takers to go for the full-test prep, as it helps to condition our concentration for the 4 hours test. Use these prep tests to "get a feel" of the actual test - save your US$200.
2. During the actual test, I thought I screwed it. The Quant questions seem to be mainly on the easy side. And I had only a few minutes for the last few Verbal questions (I was hit with a RC quite late into the test, if I remember) - had to guess for the last 2 or 3 questions. I thought I would only get about 620+/-. Was thinking of whether I should cancel the test. At the last moment I thought I would just accept it (thankfully). I got 700+.
Bottomline: I guess many people will feel that they didn't do well, immediately just after the test. However, it is really unpredictable. Personally, I feel that unless you did not manage to complete the sections, or had to guess thru the last 10 questions, it will be better to accept the results.
To answer you question on whether you should wait for one more month: Your prep sounds amazing. I think an additional month of prep may only be marginal for you. Futhermore, you may run a risk of burnout (especially with your 10 challenges plan). In economics, they call it Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns.
Anyway, you need to book for the test early. It is not like you can book to take the test tommorrow if today you feel that you are ready. There could be a few weeks of waiting time.
However, I like to contribute my experience:
1. It is difficult to assess your final score based on the prep test. My prep test scores didn't closely co-related to my eventual GMAT score. Maybe it is because I only took about 5 or 6 prep tests - 2 powerprep, and the rest are from Kaplan. The PP scores were always on the high side (maybe because of the OG) and the Kaplan scores always on the low side (I honestly feel the Kaplan tests are not very well developed). I think my actual score is about the average of the 2 PP tests, with a variance of about 30 points.
Having said that, I always encourage test takers to go for the full-test prep, as it helps to condition our concentration for the 4 hours test. Use these prep tests to "get a feel" of the actual test - save your US$200.
2. During the actual test, I thought I screwed it. The Quant questions seem to be mainly on the easy side. And I had only a few minutes for the last few Verbal questions (I was hit with a RC quite late into the test, if I remember) - had to guess for the last 2 or 3 questions. I thought I would only get about 620+/-. Was thinking of whether I should cancel the test. At the last moment I thought I would just accept it (thankfully). I got 700+.
Bottomline: I guess many people will feel that they didn't do well, immediately just after the test. However, it is really unpredictable. Personally, I feel that unless you did not manage to complete the sections, or had to guess thru the last 10 questions, it will be better to accept the results.
To answer you question on whether you should wait for one more month: Your prep sounds amazing. I think an additional month of prep may only be marginal for you. Futhermore, you may run a risk of burnout (especially with your 10 challenges plan). In economics, they call it Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns.
Anyway, you need to book for the test early. It is not like you can book to take the test tommorrow if today you feel that you are ready. There could be a few weeks of waiting time.
24 Oct 2005, 18:49
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You should take the test when you're feeling confident. Period. It's a mental game and you have to go in there knowing you can conquer it. When you feel that level of confidence, write the test.
... maybe u could give me a benchmark as to when I'll know I'm prepared (for example, when i can score 90%ile on the challenges or am getting a certain score on a certain prep test ?) .. Any info would help!!
. Thanks again!!! 
