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Failed so bad, not sure I have a chance [#permalink] New post   16 Oct 2020, 20:54
I bombed my first GMAT test 580. With a full time pretty demanding job, I still managed to put in a lot of time for studying. Went through a prep course with an instructor, went through all the material 3 times, made flashcards, did pretty well on all OG questions. I was studying to get low 700s but I failed so miserably in my eyes. I don't even know where to start now. I'm so worried I won't even make R2 applications (possibly even R3) for a next Fall start. I wanted to apply to at least Duke, Columbia, JHU type schools.
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Re: Failed so bad, not sure I have a chance [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2020, 06:41
I think you had better consult with a tutor by providing him your CAT's details so that you can find out your shortcomings and set your goals per target.
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Re: Failed so bad, not sure I have a chance [#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2020, 22:32
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Hi 99sport,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day did not turn out better. Before we discuss how you might best proceed with your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) What were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores on your Official GMAT?
2) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
3) What specific study materials have you used so far?
4) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
5) What is your overall goal score?

If you took your GMAT at a Test Center, then you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

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Re: Failed so bad, not sure I have a chance [#permalink] New post   19 Oct 2020, 07:15
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99sport wrote:
I failed so miserably in my eyes

Don't let that happen. One exam does not define you.

Let us know the details of your attempt: which material did you refer to, what was your Q/V split, how much were you scoring in official mocks, and your ESR.

Things do turn around 99sport. See here how Soumya got a 200 point jump in her score!
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Re: Failed so bad, not sure I have a chance [#permalink] New post   19 Oct 2020, 18:21
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Hi 99sport,

I'm sorry to hear about your GMAT. I'm happy to provide some advice, but would like to learn more about your situation with the GMAT. Once you respond to the questions already asked, I can provide some further advice. In the meantime, here is a helpful article:

How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success
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Re: Failed so bad, not sure I have a chance [#permalink] New post   19 Oct 2020, 21:46
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99sport wrote:
I bombed my first GMAT test 580. With a full time pretty demanding job, I still managed to put in a lot of time for studying. Went through a prep course with an instructor, went through all the material 3 times, made flashcards, did pretty well on all OG questions. I was studying to get low 700s but I failed so miserably in my eyes. I don't even know where to start now. I'm so worried I won't even make R2 applications (possibly even R3) for a next Fall start. I wanted to apply to at least Duke, Columbia, JHU type schools.


Hi 99sport,

I think I have replied to the other post of yours. I think it would be better if we can connect over a call and discuss about the study plan you need to make in order to apply for Round 2. We can also look at the things which went wrong previously so that you can work on them to improve your score. Looking forward to hear from you.

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