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11 Apr 2015, 11:45
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So I just finished taking the GMAT for the first time... And I canceled the hell out of my score. I'm wondering how much my score was hurt on two separate things.
1. On the quant section, I didn't even have enough time to guess the final problems. I super rushed answering the last 3 problems (that i actually read), i was able to guess on 6 of them (without reading a word from the question), and...drum roll please.... I ran out of time to even finish guessing on the last 4 problems.
Then for the verbal portion I ran out of time and guessed on the last 5 problems without reading a word of the questions.
How many points do u think that lowered my score?
2. I didn't study at all except from 10pm last night to 6am before I had to leven to take the year.
So how many points do most people improve from when they first start practicing for the exam to first test day?
(I'd rather not say my score, but I was over the 25th in all sections)
1. On the quant section, I didn't even have enough time to guess the final problems. I super rushed answering the last 3 problems (that i actually read), i was able to guess on 6 of them (without reading a word from the question), and...drum roll please.... I ran out of time to even finish guessing on the last 4 problems.
Then for the verbal portion I ran out of time and guessed on the last 5 problems without reading a word of the questions.
How many points do u think that lowered my score?
2. I didn't study at all except from 10pm last night to 6am before I had to leven to take the year.
So how many points do most people improve from when they first start practicing for the exam to first test day?
(I'd rather not say my score, but I was over the 25th in all sections)
Updated on: 12 Apr 2015, 14:17
Originally posted by EMPOWERgmatRichC on 11 Apr 2015, 12:34.
Last edited by EMPOWERgmatRichC on 12 Apr 2015, 14:17, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by EMPOWERgmatRichC on 12 Apr 2015, 14:17, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi HumanAction,
You've partially described what sounds like a difficult Test Day, but you'll have to provide some extra information if you want a meaningful set of answers to your questions.
1) What were your scores (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)? Don't be embarrassed - this was just your first attempt and it sounds like you didn't really prepare.
Rushing through a bunch of questions (and not physically answering some of them) likely had a noticeable impact on your scores. Whatever 'swing' in your scores occurred will still be limited though - if your end results were truly that low, then you were likely in trouble BEFORE you started to run out of time.
Score improvements are based on a variety of factors: the amount of time you can study, the resources you use, your ability to learn and adapt how you deal with the GMAT, etc. To that end, I have some questions:
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) Do you have a specific score goal?
Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week (or more) on the process. Studying for the GMAT is a BIG task, but it can be broken down into small 'pieces' and dealt with. The GMAT is a predictable, standardized Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You've partially described what sounds like a difficult Test Day, but you'll have to provide some extra information if you want a meaningful set of answers to your questions.
1) What were your scores (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)? Don't be embarrassed - this was just your first attempt and it sounds like you didn't really prepare.
Rushing through a bunch of questions (and not physically answering some of them) likely had a noticeable impact on your scores. Whatever 'swing' in your scores occurred will still be limited though - if your end results were truly that low, then you were likely in trouble BEFORE you started to run out of time.
Score improvements are based on a variety of factors: the amount of time you can study, the resources you use, your ability to learn and adapt how you deal with the GMAT, etc. To that end, I have some questions:
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) Do you have a specific score goal?
Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week (or more) on the process. Studying for the GMAT is a BIG task, but it can be broken down into small 'pieces' and dealt with. The GMAT is a predictable, standardized Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
11 Apr 2015, 17:36
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1) What were your scores
Quant: 34
Verbal Scaled Scores: 23 (....though im not sure what scaled scores means? I just remember seeing the word "verbal")
Total: 490
IR: 6
AWA: N/A
" then you were likely in trouble BEFORE you started to run out of time." - I know I was making a number of mistakes, but it had a lot to do with not sleeping the night before. So its kind of hard to judge, I'll probably take a practice test or something in the next week to better gauge where I am at. The main problem is that I am in the running for having worst ADD on the planet and this test will literally be impossible finish EVERY question for someone with my condition, but I now know it is possible to make a good score.
"your ability to learn and adapt how you deal with the GMAT" - above average. But on the other hand, if I could design and tailor make a test that plays into what I would call as the only type of intellect that I have, it would be word for word the gmat, well besides the whole knowing proper english thing, but the logical behind selecting the right answers on the verbal is all me. Just have to get past the grammar 101 part and then it will be fairly easy.
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School? hah, i dont know anymore. Its the first time that I might actually the comparative advantage when it comes to something related to school.
So I started thinking I might want to take it seriously.
I guess you could say my original intention at 9:59 PM last night was to take whatever mediocre score I got and continue going to my current school. I am currently taking masters classes on an undergrad program that allows me to take up to 12 hours. I was supposed to graduate in dec, but somehow I missed the memo that you have to 'apply' to graduate. So instead of explaining to every potential employer how I am too stupid to figure out how to graduate, I decided to do this masters program while I waited.
3) "Do you have a specific score goal?" - 9:59 PM yesterday it was like 450+ hah. That's probably all I need to make this MS official. Since I am now taking it again, minimum will be 530 to guarantee that I get in!
But now that I believe I can do very well on this thing without having to put in 1000x more work than everyone else to get the same score, i am not too sure what to do.
A few obvious options are:
-A score of 650 in 31 days.
-a score of 650 within 3 months. (But I am not sure if it is better than just staying where I am at)
-700+ by October.
Not sure what the feasibility on any of things are.
-And lastly, if I get a freakishly amazing score is it even possible to get into one of those 'elite' schools? well considering my history:
-GPA at this graduating school 3.1.
-cumulative GPA in the about 80 credit hours before this school: .17
-I did the whole victory lap in high school (the 5 year plan)
-got arrested over a dozen times (all for drinking)
-Skipped town and moved to vegas to avoid a number of outstanding warrants I had. Played poker there for a living for a couple years until I went broke.
-Went to jail to remove my warrants
-Joined the Marine Corps
-and now finishing school.
Quant: 34
Verbal Scaled Scores: 23 (....though im not sure what scaled scores means? I just remember seeing the word "verbal")
Total: 490
IR: 6
AWA: N/A
" then you were likely in trouble BEFORE you started to run out of time." - I know I was making a number of mistakes, but it had a lot to do with not sleeping the night before. So its kind of hard to judge, I'll probably take a practice test or something in the next week to better gauge where I am at. The main problem is that I am in the running for having worst ADD on the planet and this test will literally be impossible finish EVERY question for someone with my condition, but I now know it is possible to make a good score.
"your ability to learn and adapt how you deal with the GMAT" - above average. But on the other hand, if I could design and tailor make a test that plays into what I would call as the only type of intellect that I have, it would be word for word the gmat, well besides the whole knowing proper english thing, but the logical behind selecting the right answers on the verbal is all me. Just have to get past the grammar 101 part and then it will be fairly easy.
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School? hah, i dont know anymore. Its the first time that I might actually the comparative advantage when it comes to something related to school.
So I started thinking I might want to take it seriously.
I guess you could say my original intention at 9:59 PM last night was to take whatever mediocre score I got and continue going to my current school. I am currently taking masters classes on an undergrad program that allows me to take up to 12 hours. I was supposed to graduate in dec, but somehow I missed the memo that you have to 'apply' to graduate. So instead of explaining to every potential employer how I am too stupid to figure out how to graduate, I decided to do this masters program while I waited.
3) "Do you have a specific score goal?" - 9:59 PM yesterday it was like 450+ hah. That's probably all I need to make this MS official. Since I am now taking it again, minimum will be 530 to guarantee that I get in!
But now that I believe I can do very well on this thing without having to put in 1000x more work than everyone else to get the same score, i am not too sure what to do.
A few obvious options are:
-A score of 650 in 31 days.
-a score of 650 within 3 months. (But I am not sure if it is better than just staying where I am at)
-700+ by October.
Not sure what the feasibility on any of things are.
-And lastly, if I get a freakishly amazing score is it even possible to get into one of those 'elite' schools? well considering my history:
-GPA at this graduating school 3.1.
-cumulative GPA in the about 80 credit hours before this school: .17
-I did the whole victory lap in high school (the 5 year plan)
-got arrested over a dozen times (all for drinking)
-Skipped town and moved to vegas to avoid a number of outstanding warrants I had. Played poker there for a living for a couple years until I went broke.
-Went to jail to remove my warrants
-Joined the Marine Corps
-and now finishing school.
