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04 Jan 2014, 23:24
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I’m a marketing grads from Bangladesh. Graduated in 2010 from Top Public University in Bangladesh. My GPA is 3.63. Currently I am working at the largest local FMCG for 2 years.
I decided to write my GMAT in 2010 with only 3 three months intense preparation. But I scored merely 400 (Q27, V18)
on Dec, 2010. That time period I just covered Official Guide 10th , 11th edition, & solved 500q 400v questions from gmatprep with explanations.
GMAT attempt 2- 04 Jan 2014
Decided to retake the GMAT because neither was 400 reflective enough of my capabilities, nor was it good enough. I knew I had to work a lot on my quant & verbal to improve my score. I restarted preparing around about March in 2013.
These are the lists of materials that I used most extensively:
Verbal:
1. Official Guide 12th & 13th
2. Verbal Review for Official Guide 1st & 2nd Edition
3. All Manhattan strategies guides 4th editions
4. Powerscore CR bible & also solved some sets LSAT CR with Kaplan explanations
5. E-Gmat online SC course
6. Manhattan GMAT & Gmatclub online forums extensively
7. Gmatprep: Solved around 1200 SC, CR, and RC questions
Quants:
1. Official Guides 12th & 13th
2. All Manhattan strategies guides
3. Gmatprep: Solved around 800 questions from gmatclub by using timers & grasped explanations given by Bunnel
4. Solved Manhattan and Kaplan maths from forum.
Test Resources:
1. GMAT prep (latest version). Scored range from 630 to 660 in 2 practice tests(took thrice both of them)
2. Manhattan GMAT tests (MGMATs). Scored 540, 550, 560, 550, 580, & 570 in respective six tests.
3. GMAT Club tests(took 1st 15 tests). Average corrected rate is around 60%.
Real test: 360 (Q24, V17)
In Real test, patterns of questions were same what I saw in my practice material & practice questions. When I was answering questions it seemed to me that I am doing well.
I thought I would get 600+ this time. Even I did not imagine of below 400 in this time. I never scored below 500 in any full length practice tests.
I'm extremely disappointed and frustrated!
I covered so many topics, solved so many questions & took 8 full length tests but I earned 40 points below.
What should I do now?
How can I start again?
Please suggest me what I can do now. Will I give up study?
I’m a marketing grads from Bangladesh. Graduated in 2010 from Top Public University in Bangladesh. My GPA is 3.63. Currently I am working at the largest local FMCG for 2 years.
I decided to write my GMAT in 2010 with only 3 three months intense preparation. But I scored merely 400 (Q27, V18)
on Dec, 2010. That time period I just covered Official Guide 10th , 11th edition, & solved 500q 400v questions from gmatprep with explanations.
GMAT attempt 2- 04 Jan 2014
Decided to retake the GMAT because neither was 400 reflective enough of my capabilities, nor was it good enough. I knew I had to work a lot on my quant & verbal to improve my score. I restarted preparing around about March in 2013.
These are the lists of materials that I used most extensively:
Verbal:
1. Official Guide 12th & 13th
2. Verbal Review for Official Guide 1st & 2nd Edition
3. All Manhattan strategies guides 4th editions
4. Powerscore CR bible & also solved some sets LSAT CR with Kaplan explanations
5. E-Gmat online SC course
6. Manhattan GMAT & Gmatclub online forums extensively
7. Gmatprep: Solved around 1200 SC, CR, and RC questions
Quants:
1. Official Guides 12th & 13th
2. All Manhattan strategies guides
3. Gmatprep: Solved around 800 questions from gmatclub by using timers & grasped explanations given by Bunnel
4. Solved Manhattan and Kaplan maths from forum.
Test Resources:
1. GMAT prep (latest version). Scored range from 630 to 660 in 2 practice tests(took thrice both of them)
2. Manhattan GMAT tests (MGMATs). Scored 540, 550, 560, 550, 580, & 570 in respective six tests.
3. GMAT Club tests(took 1st 15 tests). Average corrected rate is around 60%.
Real test: 360 (Q24, V17)
In Real test, patterns of questions were same what I saw in my practice material & practice questions. When I was answering questions it seemed to me that I am doing well.
I thought I would get 600+ this time. Even I did not imagine of below 400 in this time. I never scored below 500 in any full length practice tests.
I'm extremely disappointed and frustrated!
I covered so many topics, solved so many questions & took 8 full length tests but I earned 40 points below.
What should I do now?
How can I start again?
Please suggest me what I can do now. Will I give up study?
08 Jan 2014, 06:40
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Hi monir6000,
I am sorry to hear about the bad experiences you have had with the GMAT. All the materials you have used are good, however not enough. I would be glad to work with you to discern and improve some of your weakness'. As a veteran Admissions Consultant with a 750 GMAT score, I have 7 years of teaching experience, a Rotman MBA, and a career in Banking. My services are targeted to professionals committed to taking their career to the next level.
I have been trained at, and have worked for two major test prep institutions, and have taught hundreds of satisfied students in Canada, the US, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. I have helped students get into Ivy League and top European MBA programs.
I specialize in:
-GMAT Teaching/Tutoring
-Application Consulting (Determining the right schools for your goals, and developing an application plan)
-Resume Building
-Essay Drafting
-Mock Interviewing
For questions or scheduling, please contact me at gmatbydavid-at-gmail.com, or visit my website at gmatbydavid.com
Looking forward to working with you!
David
I am sorry to hear about the bad experiences you have had with the GMAT. All the materials you have used are good, however not enough. I would be glad to work with you to discern and improve some of your weakness'. As a veteran Admissions Consultant with a 750 GMAT score, I have 7 years of teaching experience, a Rotman MBA, and a career in Banking. My services are targeted to professionals committed to taking their career to the next level.
I have been trained at, and have worked for two major test prep institutions, and have taught hundreds of satisfied students in Canada, the US, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. I have helped students get into Ivy League and top European MBA programs.
I specialize in:
-GMAT Teaching/Tutoring
-Application Consulting (Determining the right schools for your goals, and developing an application plan)
-Resume Building
-Essay Drafting
-Mock Interviewing
For questions or scheduling, please contact me at gmatbydavid-at-gmail.com, or visit my website at gmatbydavid.com
Looking forward to working with you!
David
09 Jan 2014, 22:55
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Thank you for your suggestions. I have read several experts opinion that most of the students scoring well have studied those listed materials. What other materials do i need to improve? Pls help me someone.
