Jenny wrote:
Hi, my name is Jenny and I'm from Kentucky. I took the GMAT for the first time May 12 and boy did I BLOW IT! Scored a 370 (q 21, v 20) with only taking one practice test and barely cracking the GMAT for Dummies book. Well, needless to say, this score isn't gonna get me anywhere! Just wondering if June 9 is too soon for me to take the test again? I need at least a 500 to get into Western Kentucky University, however I want to shoot higher, of course. The score has to be in to WKU by June 24, do you guys think it will get there in time? Boy, I'm sure glad I found this website, I'm gonna study my a$$ off for the retake.
Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
Jenny
Jenny, we are really happy to see you here. You need information, training and advice here, and you get it! I think you should start working on it very hard from now. The best prep guide is Kaplan, Verbal and Math workbooks. If you study these books, at least learn how to crack intermediate problems, then your score could significantly increase.
I think you should start with the theory and easy questions. Score of 370 is really bad, it says that you have problems with both math and verbal. To get them cracked, you need to understand the logic of the GMAT. Study Kaplan Math and Verbal workbook. Chose your area of specialization. If you have problems with math, try to improve your verbal, conversely, if you have problems with verbal, try to improve your math. devote your free time to the preparation. Don't waste it! I had 2 weeks to prepare for the GMAT, and scored as high as 750 (but I knew math really well, though). To be successfull, you need to work every hour, every minute! While you are sitting in Mac or having spare time, use your time wisely. Make a xerox of a chapter from Kaplan workbook and study it everywhere. You CAN make it! Just forget about any other things and use your time for the GMAT.
Kaplan math workbook is really good prep guide for those who has problems with the rules. Your math and verbal both need to be improved. Study the rules. You have 2 weeks for math and 2 weeks for verbal. You have to study math workbook in 2 weeks (I studied it for 2 days, by the way, when my friend asked me to help her with math
). Plan your time. Don't use it unwisely. Be aware of time constraints!
Good luck, and happy GMATting...