Hi,
I am currently preparing for GMAT. Even though I am not a GMAT instructor but I would like to share a few things with you to help you look at positive side/better side.
First, yes you CAN RECOVER from a bad score. How can I say that when I have never taken the test and I am still struggling to get out of 500 range? Here is how:
I have studied hard from "DEC 23- Till this Morning". Did all Kalan online workshops, and solved all questions correctly. Finished my home works and almost 80% of
OG.
I did not take any CATs, thinking first I will finish the studying and then I will take ALL CATs. I took my first CAT this morning after almost 1.5 months of hard study. I scored 510. Verbal is my forte and I scored horrible in even that. Honestly, I wept. But then I realized I need to take more CATs. Knowing the stuff is half the deal. You have to be able to apply it "smartly" during the test and only more CATs can get anyone there. During the CAT1 could tell I know the question but not enough time to attempt it properly. I was looking more at the timer than the question itself. So my decision is to take more CATs.
I think you should take more CATs too. Since you have already studied for the test, you know the basics, this time around practice under time constraint. I am going to buy
MGMAT CATs+Number Properites books. And I will take remaining 6 CATs left in my Kaplan course. Also use GMATPREP tests. Everyone here recommends them.
Stay on this forum. I find it extremely helpful. Give yourself credit for at least attempting the real test.
Practice full length tests.Thats what I learnt this morning.
If you are feeling low after a bad score this means you DO HAVE the desire to improve and do something better the next time.
Good Luck.
Amber