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TheNona
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Schools: Desautels '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 540 Q36 V28
GMAT 2: 550 Q39 V27
GMAT 3: 620 Q42 V33
GPA: 2.82
WE:Human Resources (Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals)
22 Mar 2013, 08:27
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Hi everybody . I took on Feb the 13th and scored a 540 ( 36 Q 28 V ). Took 2 weeks almost free and started working since the beginning of March for a retake on April the 3rd to catch my target school deadline aiming at a 640 (they demand a minimum score of 600 but I want to secure myself) . After covering almost 50% of the 3 official guides and taking 2 Manhattan CATs (560- Q36 31V , 600 Q 37 V35) I retook one of the GMAT Preps yesterday (already took both while preparing for my first attempt , the scores were 450 and 510 ... and totally forgot the questions .. i.e it was a true testing experience) .The one I retook yesterday was the 450 test and I scored 570 on the retake ( V27 with 20 incorrect answers , Q 42 with 15 incorrect answers .. took the test under some noise and slept interruptedly last night ) , although I had been almost sure the verbal would be far better than the quant since I guessed fewer questions !!!!!
Any specific advice ? Thanks a million in advance
P.S : during my first attempt I studied wrong , I focused on memorising and learning concepts and practicing many questions as possible , covered almost all videos of Thursdays with Ron , and took only 4 CATs including the 2 GMAT Preps and inclining to quant on the cost of verbal . Now I am giving equal attention to both , focusing on both quality and quantity and analyzing even the correct answers .I also covered almost all DS and PS problems in 3 OGs on my weaknesses (WP - Geometry - number properties ) feeling slight but significant improvement . I also practice RC more . For CR , still having problems but covered almost 50% of the OGs problems . SC is improving but still accuracy ranging between 55-65% . I feel my timing is getting better as well but still the scores are behind as previously mentioned
Any specific advice ? Thanks a million in advance
P.S : during my first attempt I studied wrong , I focused on memorising and learning concepts and practicing many questions as possible , covered almost all videos of Thursdays with Ron , and took only 4 CATs including the 2 GMAT Preps and inclining to quant on the cost of verbal . Now I am giving equal attention to both , focusing on both quality and quantity and analyzing even the correct answers .I also covered almost all DS and PS problems in 3 OGs on my weaknesses (WP - Geometry - number properties ) feeling slight but significant improvement . I also practice RC more . For CR , still having problems but covered almost 50% of the OGs problems . SC is improving but still accuracy ranging between 55-65% . I feel my timing is getting better as well but still the scores are behind as previously mentioned
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GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V34
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Schools: Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) McCombs '15 (I) Tepper '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (I) HBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (D) Stern '15 (WL) Simon '15 (A)
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Hi TheNona,
Good to see an improvement in your score. It seems that you are at the 600 level as you said that you could have scored a little better in the GMAT Prep CAT. From you previous posts, it looks like you have done the most of the MGMAT CATs. Now you have 10 days in hand, I will suggest that you concentrate on the questions that you got incorrect (specifically the official ones) in your previous tests and focus on the areas that you feel you still need improvement. Moreover, at this point of time, just stick to the official questions. Try to do a couple of verbal questions daily so that you get comfortable with the GMAT style language. You can also keep up your verbal momentum by reading 1 - 2 articles online from NYT or Economist. Note that on GMAT comprehension is more important than speed. If you have done 50% of the OG CR questions then complete the rest as soon as possible, you can not afford to miss any OG questions. If you have any other specific question then let me know. All the best..!!!
Hope this helps,
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It is really difficult to suggest anything from the information you have provided above.
I really like the fact that you know where you went wrong and where you can improve. You are working on the right aspects by looking at the explanations and using quality material. You are hopefully working on an error log as well.
Statistically speaking, your verbal needs more improvement. But, there is plenty of scope to improve in both the sections. Go through these forums if you haven't already.
Quant improvement
Verbal improvement
One suggestion: Your exam date is pretty close. If you haven't started with some OG material, do that first. Also, take CATs regularly with AWA & IR and review them thoroughly.
Good luck
It is really difficult to suggest anything from the information you have provided above.
I really like the fact that you know where you went wrong and where you can improve. You are working on the right aspects by looking at the explanations and using quality material. You are hopefully working on an error log as well.
Statistically speaking, your verbal needs more improvement. But, there is plenty of scope to improve in both the sections. Go through these forums if you haven't already.
Quant improvement
Verbal improvement
One suggestion: Your exam date is pretty close. If you haven't started with some OG material, do that first. Also, take CATs regularly with AWA & IR and review them thoroughly.
Good luck
