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03 Jun 2016, 00:18
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Hi,
I wanted to share my GMAT Experience thus far.
My situation:
I first began preparing for the GMAT in November of 2015. I took my first actual test at the end of March 2016 after five long months of preparation. Also note that during this time, I was unemployed ( and still unemployed). The GMAT was therefore my primary focus during this period and I poured around 500 hours of intensive study.
I also purchased the Economist GMAT course and worked diligently on those materials as well as practice tests ( completed 10 of them).
My results thus far have been very disappointing. None of my practice tests had been able to break the 630 mark. My actual GMAT score was only a 610 after all my hard work. I am unsure whether it is possible to attain the 700 score that I have been aiming for all along.
Since taking the test at the end of March, I have continued to prepare for the GMAT, putting in probably another 150 hours. Unfortunately, the results of two subsequent practice tests are still underwhelming and I am seeing little or no progress.
I cannot afford to continue pouring time money and effort into something that is not producing results. I have put in around 600- 700 hours already and I am literally burned out. Moreover, the deadline for applications is fast approaching. (I plan on starting a program in January 2017). At the same time, I do not want to compromise on my goals and aspirations either. I know I want to get into Columbia business school or a school of equivalent calibre.
What do I do? and when do I know when to quit? Have other people who have experienced similar situations succeeded? if so, please share your story.
I wanted to share my GMAT Experience thus far.
My situation:
I first began preparing for the GMAT in November of 2015. I took my first actual test at the end of March 2016 after five long months of preparation. Also note that during this time, I was unemployed ( and still unemployed). The GMAT was therefore my primary focus during this period and I poured around 500 hours of intensive study.
I also purchased the Economist GMAT course and worked diligently on those materials as well as practice tests ( completed 10 of them).
My results thus far have been very disappointing. None of my practice tests had been able to break the 630 mark. My actual GMAT score was only a 610 after all my hard work. I am unsure whether it is possible to attain the 700 score that I have been aiming for all along.
Since taking the test at the end of March, I have continued to prepare for the GMAT, putting in probably another 150 hours. Unfortunately, the results of two subsequent practice tests are still underwhelming and I am seeing little or no progress.
I cannot afford to continue pouring time money and effort into something that is not producing results. I have put in around 600- 700 hours already and I am literally burned out. Moreover, the deadline for applications is fast approaching. (I plan on starting a program in January 2017). At the same time, I do not want to compromise on my goals and aspirations either. I know I want to get into Columbia business school or a school of equivalent calibre.
What do I do? and when do I know when to quit? Have other people who have experienced similar situations succeeded? if so, please share your story.
03 Jun 2016, 03:37
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I have seen people burned out like you on this forum. Many, in fact.
Do you have a friend that has taken the GMAT that can help you? Sounds like you need a tutor. 700 hours is way too much time to spend on this exam. Your approach is not working. Stop practicing until you receive further guidance.
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Do you have a friend that has taken the GMAT that can help you? Sounds like you need a tutor. 700 hours is way too much time to spend on this exam. Your approach is not working. Stop practicing until you receive further guidance.
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03 Jun 2016, 07:03
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Part of the skills you need in order to succeed at this test is knowing how to effectively prepare. If you have not had substantial results, you are preparing the wrong way. The "right" way varies according to each person, and it's usually up to YOU to figure it out. If you are unable to do this, then I'd recommend you hire a tutor.
