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31 Dec 2019, 14:12
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Hi Guys,
I feel very stuck in my GMAT preparation and is unsure how to move forward, any advice and suggestions would be very appreciated!
I started my GMAT preparation in July and had my first gmat test in October (I realised later that I was preparing in the wrong way by starting off with OG questions.) Anyways I did the exam and got 640. (Q43, V35) October 29
After the first exam I bought the Economist GMAT tutor and studied the GMAT full time. The following are the scores of my practice tests prior to my second exam:
1: The economist practice test, got 710 (Q45, V42) December 2nd
2: GMAT Prep practice test 1, got 700 (Q46, V40) December 6th
3: The economist practice test, 760 (Q50, V44) December 8th
4: The Economist practice test, and got 720 (Q49, V40) December 12th
5: GMAT PREP practice test 2, got 680 (Q48, V34) December 14th (was very tired and sick)
I felt very good in my GMAT preparation, and felt confident with all the content. So I took my second GMAT exam on the 18th of December, I think I had a serious case of exam anxiety and underperformed, gotten a disappointing score of 650 (Q49, V31).
I booked a new test in January immediately after the exam. But now every time I do a practice test the score just keeps getting lower and lower, especially the verbal section.
6: GMAT PREP practice test 3, got 670 (Q48, V33) December 26
7: Then my last practice test today: The Economist practice test 660 (Q48, V32)
I have been trying everything I can think of to get my Verbal back up again, doing questions in advanced questions OG, doing questions on GMAT CLUB, but it just keeps going down. I am very very discouraged and feel hopelessly confused on what I'm doing wrong. Please give me some advice on how to precede and what to do this last week before the exam. (My last chance before application). Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Melissa
I feel very stuck in my GMAT preparation and is unsure how to move forward, any advice and suggestions would be very appreciated!
I started my GMAT preparation in July and had my first gmat test in October (I realised later that I was preparing in the wrong way by starting off with OG questions.) Anyways I did the exam and got 640. (Q43, V35) October 29
After the first exam I bought the Economist GMAT tutor and studied the GMAT full time. The following are the scores of my practice tests prior to my second exam:
1: The economist practice test, got 710 (Q45, V42) December 2nd
2: GMAT Prep practice test 1, got 700 (Q46, V40) December 6th
3: The economist practice test, 760 (Q50, V44) December 8th
4: The Economist practice test, and got 720 (Q49, V40) December 12th
5: GMAT PREP practice test 2, got 680 (Q48, V34) December 14th (was very tired and sick)
I felt very good in my GMAT preparation, and felt confident with all the content. So I took my second GMAT exam on the 18th of December, I think I had a serious case of exam anxiety and underperformed, gotten a disappointing score of 650 (Q49, V31).
I booked a new test in January immediately after the exam. But now every time I do a practice test the score just keeps getting lower and lower, especially the verbal section.
6: GMAT PREP practice test 3, got 670 (Q48, V33) December 26
7: Then my last practice test today: The Economist practice test 660 (Q48, V32)
I have been trying everything I can think of to get my Verbal back up again, doing questions in advanced questions OG, doing questions on GMAT CLUB, but it just keeps going down. I am very very discouraged and feel hopelessly confused on what I'm doing wrong. Please give me some advice on how to precede and what to do this last week before the exam. (My last chance before application). Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Melissa
31 Dec 2019, 21:03
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Hollz - Welcome to GMAT Club! I wish you a Happy New Year.
Please take a few moments to review the gold-standard post by our founder, bb. Also, I would encourage you to search for similar posts of test-takers that highlight how and why scores drop and then look for recommended solutions/expert-opinions in those existing posts. Happy studying!
Why Do GMAT Scores Drop AFTER You Start to Prep?
Please take a few moments to review the gold-standard post by our founder, bb. Also, I would encourage you to search for similar posts of test-takers that highlight how and why scores drop and then look for recommended solutions/expert-opinions in those existing posts. Happy studying!
Why Do GMAT Scores Drop AFTER You Start to Prep?
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Hello,
I did not see the huge difference in the real gmat with your official mock tests. If you compare your real gmat score with Economist gmat score (760), you're wrong-Economist mock test's score is not the replica of real gmat score.
As you studied full time after your first real test, you should have a good score either in mock or in real gmat (2nd one). So, it seems that your way of studying is not perfect, i assume.
Which materials did you use for the 2nd time?
Did you complete whole the official books before 2nd time?
