Dissapointed 680 (Q47, V36)

Hi thanks for taking the time to write back.

I essentially studied all of Manhattan GMAT's strategy guides which covered the basic math principles and verbal materials. I did about 80% of the OG for SC and CR. About 65% for PS and 75 % for DS.

I did two PRT tests one back in March (620) and one in mid june (690)
I also did the tests on Manhattan GMAT's CD
I consistently scored 46-48 in Quant and ranged anywhere from 36-44 on the Verbal.

My test verbal score was one of the lowest I had got.

All in all I did a fair amount of OG practise and tests 6 tests from Manhattan GMAT and 2 from PRT. I didnt really make much use of other prep material except for PRT strat on SC. I did not keep a error log (wish I did) and often tried to do 20 Q sets (be it SC, CR, DS, etc)

I was very nervoud before the test and the AWA really helped calm me down. THe math section I just kep plouging through. Got stuck a couple of times (one a a trciky combinatorics) and once on a compund interest problem. I however thought I was doing within my range on the math. I ran out of time and had to guess the last two questions in Math.

Took the 5 min break (did not wash my face). I have read here that helps with the oxygen flow. I thought the Verbal was fairly easy started with a easy SC and then into a easy CR and a easy please RC. I quite honestly thought I was nailing the verbal. However I did start getting a head ache during the verbal section. The screens suck, they are huge and they flciker. Also my test was at 130pm and by the time 4pm rolled around I was hungry. I think that may have partly played into it but apart from the last RC which I think was written in greek I thought I did well. Ran out of time in verbal and had to guess the last question.

So thats my story. I am pretty convinced I need to do it again after speaking with people currently at top 10.

I really need to focus on my verbal score and maintin or raise the quant. I have read some great tips here on the verb section but am not sure if I should jump into a grammer book like grammer smart or do some sort of other review before I start practicing SC and CR (my weak spots) again.

My advice to people taking the test in the afternoon, dont under estimate how fast you will burn through food and get hungry. Definately have a engery bar or sthing handy during break.

thanks