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26 Apr 2018, 02:29
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Hey guys, last week I took my GMAT exam and only got 470 point (Target was 650+), this poor performance is not a surprise to me. Why? I´ll explain it to you:
Approx. 2,5 months ago I started with my GMAT preparation. I bought the Manhattan Prep books and just went trough them..book after book (I didn't make any study plan)... I didn't do any CAT before starting the prep and also not while I was preparing. After I finished the books, there were about 3,5 weeks left till the test day and I took my first CAT. I thought I am very well prepared, but I this was obviously not true. I got 460 on my first CAT. Then I got really nervous. 2 days later I took the next one, and I got 510. Within the two days I solved some problems of the wiley books. I continued to do 2 CAT per Week till the test day. The last CAT was 560 and I knew that I will of course not hit my target score. However, I went to the test today and got 470.
My CAT results:
1. 460 (29Q/26V)
2. 500 (35Q/24V)
3. 520 (34Q/28V)
4. 450 (30Q/22V)
5. 520 (34Q/28V)
6. 560 (37Q/30V)
Test score: 470
What should I do now? The application deadline of my target school is in approx. 6 weeks. Is it possible to boost my score to at least 600+ in just 4-5 weeks? If yes, how?
Approx. 2,5 months ago I started with my GMAT preparation. I bought the Manhattan Prep books and just went trough them..book after book (I didn't make any study plan)... I didn't do any CAT before starting the prep and also not while I was preparing. After I finished the books, there were about 3,5 weeks left till the test day and I took my first CAT. I thought I am very well prepared, but I this was obviously not true. I got 460 on my first CAT. Then I got really nervous. 2 days later I took the next one, and I got 510. Within the two days I solved some problems of the wiley books. I continued to do 2 CAT per Week till the test day. The last CAT was 560 and I knew that I will of course not hit my target score. However, I went to the test today and got 470.
My CAT results:
1. 460 (29Q/26V)
2. 500 (35Q/24V)
3. 520 (34Q/28V)
4. 450 (30Q/22V)
5. 520 (34Q/28V)
6. 560 (37Q/30V)
Test score: 470
What should I do now? The application deadline of my target school is in approx. 6 weeks. Is it possible to boost my score to at least 600+ in just 4-5 weeks? If yes, how?
26 Apr 2018, 08:34
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LupiLapi
Hi LupiLapi,
6 weeks is good enough to improve your score. It’s a good thing you have taken a GMAT once. You now know your weaknesses and work on them. If you are willing to study dedicatedly for 6 weeks, you are sure to achieve your goal. If you feel that MGAMT has not worked well for you, I believe you may benefit from taking an online GMATPREP course. If you are willing, there are some great GMAT prep companies that can help you with your preparation. Only do the CATs once you have solidified your base.
In order to make an informed decision I would highly encourage you to go to their websites and try on their free trial and decide for yourself which one do you like better. You try out free access to EmpowerGMAT, Magoosh and Optimus Prep as they have great reviews on GMATCLUB.
Also for verbal, I would highly encourage you to consider e-gmat verbal online or the e-gmat verbal live course. They are both amazing courses especially designed for non-natives. They offer almost 25% of their courses for free so you can try out their free trial to decide which one you want to go for. Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in both the courses is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market. You can easily track your progress in that you can identify your strengths and analyze and improve on your weak areas.
I must add that if you are particularly looking to discover and improve on your weak areas in Quant; a subscription to GMATCLUB tests is the best way to do that. They are indeed phenomenal and will not only pinpoint your weak areas but also help you improve on them.
Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREPs, Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas.
Further another advantage of taking many mocks is to build up your stamina. Apart from the GMATPREP tests, taking practise tests of any major GMATPREP company ought to do that.
I would also encourage you to purchase the latest version of OG and the verbal review for some great additional practice. Here is a link that will help you with your decision.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ve ... 68383.html
Hope this helps. All the best.
26 Apr 2018, 09:09
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LupiLapi
Hi
In my opinion, you should solve all questions from the OG and analyze each one of them thoroughly. Also, Manhattan books are sufficient to get you to a 600+ score. Go through the theory and strategies thoroughly. Analyze your mistakes and avoid the silly ones.
Hope it helps.
