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26 Sep 2005, 12:15
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That I got a 610 today (42Q,33V). This is my third time taking this darn test. I got 610 (44Q, 31V) back in November of '04 and a 640 (44Q,34V) in June this year, so yes I did go down in score. Argh! Obviously I am frustrated because I have prepared so hard for this. I have taken just about every practices test and I have even taken a prep course. I don't know what to do from here. Here is what I have been getting on my practice test:
PP1 760 (After OG, 730 before)
PP2 750 (after OG, 710 before)
All the Kapaln tests have been between 580-640 (diag 620)
800score : 640,690, 690.
Needless to say I have been doing fairly well on the practice exams. I don't use an error log per se, but I have mental one that I go over.
I really want to go to a top school, but with my scores that is not an option. I must admit that I was very nervous to take this test today. I was rattled easily, more so than the others and I did not feel good about it at all, but I accepted the score anyway. I am thinking about taking it in a month. In the meantime relax and enjoy life for a couple weeks and then hit the books again. What do you guys thinks? Any advice?
BTW, everyone on this board has been so helpful with my questions. All I wished for was a great score to relay to everyone today so that I can give my GMAT studying advice to those who wanted it. Someday I will be able to help this board.
PP1 760 (After OG, 730 before)
PP2 750 (after OG, 710 before)
All the Kapaln tests have been between 580-640 (diag 620)
800score : 640,690, 690.
Needless to say I have been doing fairly well on the practice exams. I don't use an error log per se, but I have mental one that I go over.
I really want to go to a top school, but with my scores that is not an option. I must admit that I was very nervous to take this test today. I was rattled easily, more so than the others and I did not feel good about it at all, but I accepted the score anyway. I am thinking about taking it in a month. In the meantime relax and enjoy life for a couple weeks and then hit the books again. What do you guys thinks? Any advice?
BTW, everyone on this board has been so helpful with my questions. All I wished for was a great score to relay to everyone today so that I can give my GMAT studying advice to those who wanted it. Someday I will be able to help this board.
26 Sep 2005, 17:18
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Chris,
Regardless of the fact that your score went down a little, most b-schools will accept your highest score (the 640) which isn`t too shabby. I also recently took the test after over 8 months of faithful daily practice and, like yourself, challenged nearly every practice test on the market, only to receive a 570. Check out my thread a few lines down from your`s titled "mortified by a low score...."
As frustrating as it may seem, I have come to the conclusion that taking multiple practice tests and doing thousands of problems may not be the solution to a big score increase. A veteran GMAT friend who scored a 740 reccommended going back over texts and reviewing previous tests focusing solely on the difficult or missed problems. This may seem like a gruelling, painstaking process, but read the explanations thoroughly until you are absolutely convinced why the correct answer is correct and the incorrect answers are wrong. Keep a notebook or journal and categorize the problem types that are difficult for you- then practice them until they become second nature.
Application deadlines for fall 06 are approaching fast, but I wouldn`t suggest you compromise your chances of admission to a top school with a slighly low score unless you can make up for it with something else (stellar work experience, solid GPA, community service, etc...). Hang in there, take a few days off, revamp, and get right back on top it. Two weeks away will make your mind stale.
Ultimately, if you convince yourself that you will do whatever it takes to score a 700, coupled with focused review and the desire to transcend to the next level, you can and will succeed. I`m behind you all the way!
Regardless of the fact that your score went down a little, most b-schools will accept your highest score (the 640) which isn`t too shabby. I also recently took the test after over 8 months of faithful daily practice and, like yourself, challenged nearly every practice test on the market, only to receive a 570. Check out my thread a few lines down from your`s titled "mortified by a low score...."
As frustrating as it may seem, I have come to the conclusion that taking multiple practice tests and doing thousands of problems may not be the solution to a big score increase. A veteran GMAT friend who scored a 740 reccommended going back over texts and reviewing previous tests focusing solely on the difficult or missed problems. This may seem like a gruelling, painstaking process, but read the explanations thoroughly until you are absolutely convinced why the correct answer is correct and the incorrect answers are wrong. Keep a notebook or journal and categorize the problem types that are difficult for you- then practice them until they become second nature.
Application deadlines for fall 06 are approaching fast, but I wouldn`t suggest you compromise your chances of admission to a top school with a slighly low score unless you can make up for it with something else (stellar work experience, solid GPA, community service, etc...). Hang in there, take a few days off, revamp, and get right back on top it. Two weeks away will make your mind stale.
Ultimately, if you convince yourself that you will do whatever it takes to score a 700, coupled with focused review and the desire to transcend to the next level, you can and will succeed. I`m behind you all the way!
26 Sep 2005, 17:34
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chriswil2005,
I understand how you feel. Don't let this test lower your spirits. If I may suggest some things you...
1. Definetely keep an error log. Do not trust your mental one
2. Practice by mimicing the real test. That is no breaks while in the middle of a section
3. Try to understand the reasoning behind the correct answers. It doesn't matter how much time you take initially to solve questions. It is important to understand the concepts.
4. Go slow on first few questions in the real test
I understand how you feel. Don't let this test lower your spirits. If I may suggest some things you...
1. Definetely keep an error log. Do not trust your mental one
2. Practice by mimicing the real test. That is no breaks while in the middle of a section
3. Try to understand the reasoning behind the correct answers. It doesn't matter how much time you take initially to solve questions. It is important to understand the concepts.
4. Go slow on first few questions in the real test
). I plan on doing some yoga and using breathing exercises to get relaxed. I will let you guys know my progress.
