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22 Oct 2016, 15:07
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hey all
so im just coming back from giving my first gmat Test. I got a score of 530 and needless to say I am disappointed.
Here is the breakdown of my score
IR-4
Qaunt-31 ( 20 something percentile) - I already cancelled my score in the 2 minute window so its hard for me to recall exact percentage without verifying it. Is there a way I can still see my score?
Verbal-37 ( 67 percentile ) - Is this a good score for verbal?
Also, I didnt see my AWA score. Will they still send me my AWA score even though I've cancelled my score?
Quant and Verb total = 68
Before posting here, I read some posts where the total verb and quant score was less than mine but the score of 530 was still the same. I'm a bit confused GMAT calculates this score.
Now, about my experience. I studied for GMAT for about 3 months. My strategy was to go through all of the 8 of the MGMAT books first like really did through them. Once I completed that, started doing random questions from OG16 and OG13. In 3 weeks prior to the test, I mainly did CATs but only the quant sections. My scores were never good. Usually in the range of 30 and 39. But I figured I'd just review the explanations for questions I got wrong and remember those explanations so next time I dont make the same mistakes. Turns out, after doing 3 or 4 CAT's I was still get a large number of quant questions wrong. However, when I would review the explanations I'd figure, well that was easy and why didnt I see that coming? I figured I just need to be able to learn to identify the pattern of questions quciker. Yeah, that didnt work out on the actual day of the test mainly I think because of time pressure. I remember coming across a few questions and thinkin " Oh I'll be able to decode this question in no time " and 3.5 minutes later, I realize it's just time to pick a random choice and move on.
So yeah that was my experience.
Now for my 2nd attempt, I really want to brush up my study strategy especially for quant section. I feel my quant learning is scattered all over the place and my past strategy of learning random questions' explanations isnt working out. I want an organized strategy where I'm learning everything from beginning till the end.
How do I go about reinventing my quant studying strategy?
so im just coming back from giving my first gmat Test. I got a score of 530 and needless to say I am disappointed.
Here is the breakdown of my score
IR-4
Qaunt-31 ( 20 something percentile) - I already cancelled my score in the 2 minute window so its hard for me to recall exact percentage without verifying it. Is there a way I can still see my score?
Verbal-37 ( 67 percentile ) - Is this a good score for verbal?
Also, I didnt see my AWA score. Will they still send me my AWA score even though I've cancelled my score?
Quant and Verb total = 68
Before posting here, I read some posts where the total verb and quant score was less than mine but the score of 530 was still the same. I'm a bit confused GMAT calculates this score.
Now, about my experience. I studied for GMAT for about 3 months. My strategy was to go through all of the 8 of the MGMAT books first like really did through them. Once I completed that, started doing random questions from OG16 and OG13. In 3 weeks prior to the test, I mainly did CATs but only the quant sections. My scores were never good. Usually in the range of 30 and 39. But I figured I'd just review the explanations for questions I got wrong and remember those explanations so next time I dont make the same mistakes. Turns out, after doing 3 or 4 CAT's I was still get a large number of quant questions wrong. However, when I would review the explanations I'd figure, well that was easy and why didnt I see that coming? I figured I just need to be able to learn to identify the pattern of questions quciker. Yeah, that didnt work out on the actual day of the test mainly I think because of time pressure. I remember coming across a few questions and thinkin " Oh I'll be able to decode this question in no time " and 3.5 minutes later, I realize it's just time to pick a random choice and move on.
So yeah that was my experience.
Now for my 2nd attempt, I really want to brush up my study strategy especially for quant section. I feel my quant learning is scattered all over the place and my past strategy of learning random questions' explanations isnt working out. I want an organized strategy where I'm learning everything from beginning till the end.
How do I go about reinventing my quant studying strategy?
22 Oct 2016, 23:20
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Hi jonmarrow
It looks like you need a study plan that you can stick to. Here is a customized 2-3 month study plan that can help boost your score: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... study-plan
Use this as a guideline. You don’t have to follow it exactly but the structure of the study plan should be the same structure that you take in your approach. This helps to optimize your retention and learning.
As you study, we recommend that you focus on one particular subsection for multiple consecutive days before moving onto the next. You can see this in our study plan where we recommend 5 days on nothing but SC -- before moving onto CR and then RC.
Here is a sample SC video to help you start your journey: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4
Best of luck - we are here to help.
It looks like you need a study plan that you can stick to. Here is a customized 2-3 month study plan that can help boost your score: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... study-plan
Use this as a guideline. You don’t have to follow it exactly but the structure of the study plan should be the same structure that you take in your approach. This helps to optimize your retention and learning.
As you study, we recommend that you focus on one particular subsection for multiple consecutive days before moving onto the next. You can see this in our study plan where we recommend 5 days on nothing but SC -- before moving onto CR and then RC.
Here is a sample SC video to help you start your journey: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4
Best of luck - we are here to help.
23 Oct 2016, 12:14
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Hi jonmarrow,
In a prior post (approximately 10 days ago), you stated that you had not taken any FULL CATs. Now you've stated that you took 3-4 CATs. Were these FULL CATs (with the Essay and IR sections)? Did you take them during the last 10 days? I ask because taking realistic FULL-LENGTH CATs at regular intervals is an essential part of the overall study process; in addition, taking lots of CATs near the end of one's studies is usually NOT a good idea. So however you choose to proceed with your studies, you're going to have to build some time into your Study Plan to take CATs at regular intervals.
Beyond that, before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your goals:
1) Is your goal score still 650+?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
In a prior post (approximately 10 days ago), you stated that you had not taken any FULL CATs. Now you've stated that you took 3-4 CATs. Were these FULL CATs (with the Essay and IR sections)? Did you take them during the last 10 days? I ask because taking realistic FULL-LENGTH CATs at regular intervals is an essential part of the overall study process; in addition, taking lots of CATs near the end of one's studies is usually NOT a good idea. So however you choose to proceed with your studies, you're going to have to build some time into your Study Plan to take CATs at regular intervals.
Beyond that, before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your goals:
1) Is your goal score still 650+?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
