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09 Sep 2016, 10:15
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I took the GMAT yesterday and scored a 710 (51Q, 35V).
My past three practice tests (taken within the past week) were:
720 (48Q, 41V)
720 (48Q, 41V)
750 (49Q, 42V)
Needless to say I'm really disappointed in my verbal score from the actual test. During the quant section, the questions seemed to be much easier than I had experienced from the practice tests and I had finished the section with over 10 minutes left on my timer. I thought I had rushed and my quant score was going to be extremely poor because of it. Throughout the verbal section, I couldn't get over how poor I thought I did in quant and could not focus despite my best efforts.
I'm already committed to retaking the GMAT in a few weeks. I know I'm prepared, but does anyone have suggestions on how to keep yourself in the right frame of mind when you're taking such a long test?
My past three practice tests (taken within the past week) were:
720 (48Q, 41V)
720 (48Q, 41V)
750 (49Q, 42V)
Needless to say I'm really disappointed in my verbal score from the actual test. During the quant section, the questions seemed to be much easier than I had experienced from the practice tests and I had finished the section with over 10 minutes left on my timer. I thought I had rushed and my quant score was going to be extremely poor because of it. Throughout the verbal section, I couldn't get over how poor I thought I did in quant and could not focus despite my best efforts.
I'm already committed to retaking the GMAT in a few weeks. I know I'm prepared, but does anyone have suggestions on how to keep yourself in the right frame of mind when you're taking such a long test?
09 Sep 2016, 11:23
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Hi Hendricks1994,
First off, a 710/Q51 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you can apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
As an aside, taking 3 CATs in the week leading up to your Official GMAT was NOT a good idea. The process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week. By taking 3 CATs right before your Official GMAT, there's a reasonable chance that you experienced some 'burn out' on Test Day.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 710/Q51 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you can apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
As an aside, taking 3 CATs in the week leading up to your Official GMAT was NOT a good idea. The process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week. By taking 3 CATs right before your Official GMAT, there's a reasonable chance that you experienced some 'burn out' on Test Day.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
11 Sep 2016, 03:38
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This might sound a little strange, but I greatly recommend taking Gotu Kola. This is a big factor in how I improved my score so long ago, and my clients have gotten great results with it as well. It enhances your ability to focus over the duration of the test.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
