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03 Apr 2017, 10:19
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Hello guys,
I would need the help of some gmat expert here. My profile is:
- phd in computational fluid dynamics;
- Working for a biiiig technology multinational (~350000 people) currently employed in a very technical oriented role (code dev, papers etc..);
- 32 yo
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Willing to enroll in a mba program, I started studying very discontinuously for the GMAT early February with the objective of passing it the 7th of June. I tried two official exams to assess what my level was. I scored 680 at both (Feb12th, 46Q, 37V) and (Feb 26th, 47Q and 37V).
I had to travel a lot during these two tryings. I started studying with a higher level of engagement at the beginning of March with the MGMAT books. I found them not so hard and completed them in 20 days (around 4 chapters/day). There were no very obscure points let's say. Also, I studied on the Off G though I did not complete it.
After a while, I tried two ManhGMAT and scored 580 (11th of March, Q38, V31) and 550 (25th of March, Q34, V32). I read that they are harder than the normal thing, so I though that was not so weird. Although yeah..that was scaring and depressing. I could not believe it..
Anyway, I wanted to try out the real gmat and signed in for a gmat the 3rd of April. I felt confident because I was able to solve very hard problems in this site under two minutes timing. I was very relaxed during the text and...well I got 560. I cancelled my scores not to report them to the schools. So, I have two months left to the 7th of June, two official and 4 mamhgmat tests left.
I can afford studying 2-3h/day and a lot more during weekends.
So dear guys, I have the following questions for you:
- how do you explain the discrepancy between official tests score and the one from the ManhGMAT;
- and well a few words of encouragement maybe...
Best Regards,
I would need the help of some gmat expert here. My profile is:
- phd in computational fluid dynamics;
- Working for a biiiig technology multinational (~350000 people) currently employed in a very technical oriented role (code dev, papers etc..);
- 32 yo
-
Willing to enroll in a mba program, I started studying very discontinuously for the GMAT early February with the objective of passing it the 7th of June. I tried two official exams to assess what my level was. I scored 680 at both (Feb12th, 46Q, 37V) and (Feb 26th, 47Q and 37V).
I had to travel a lot during these two tryings. I started studying with a higher level of engagement at the beginning of March with the MGMAT books. I found them not so hard and completed them in 20 days (around 4 chapters/day). There were no very obscure points let's say. Also, I studied on the Off G though I did not complete it.
After a while, I tried two ManhGMAT and scored 580 (11th of March, Q38, V31) and 550 (25th of March, Q34, V32). I read that they are harder than the normal thing, so I though that was not so weird. Although yeah..that was scaring and depressing. I could not believe it..
Anyway, I wanted to try out the real gmat and signed in for a gmat the 3rd of April. I felt confident because I was able to solve very hard problems in this site under two minutes timing. I was very relaxed during the text and...well I got 560. I cancelled my scores not to report them to the schools. So, I have two months left to the 7th of June, two official and 4 mamhgmat tests left.
I can afford studying 2-3h/day and a lot more during weekends.
So dear guys, I have the following questions for you:
- how do you explain the discrepancy between official tests score and the one from the ManhGMAT;
- and well a few words of encouragement maybe...
Best Regards,
03 Apr 2017, 10:26
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Hi RAS85,
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. If you can answer a few questions, then we should be able to figure this out:
When you took your CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you plan to take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. If you can answer a few questions, then we should be able to figure this out:
When you took your CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you plan to take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
03 Apr 2017, 10:37
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1. yes I took the entire CAT each time;
2. It was in my home. Funny thing whenever I took them in my home I was as stressed as during the official exam;
3. It was in the morning..the tests today was in the afternoon;
4. No nothing at all..;
5. Nope, questions were not found twice.
I think that my real level is ~560 today. I should totally trust MGMAT scores and as long as they don't improve, I will not make it. Weird though, the first two official CATs.
But well, now that I know my real level, I know where to start.
2. It was in my home. Funny thing whenever I took them in my home I was as stressed as during the official exam;
3. It was in the morning..the tests today was in the afternoon;
4. No nothing at all..;
5. Nope, questions were not found twice.
I think that my real level is ~560 today. I should totally trust MGMAT scores and as long as they don't improve, I will not make it. Weird though, the first two official CATs.
But well, now that I know my real level, I know where to start.
