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26 Mar 2013, 11:23
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Hi everyone!
I have been studying for the past few months, and will be taking the GMAT on April 17th. This will be my second time. The first time, I was constantly scoring around 630/640 on my MGMAT practice tests, and was confident that the adrenaline would help my bump up my score a little bit more on d day. I was horrified at the end of the real test to see I scored a 500, the lowest I had ever scored.
I think the low score had to do with my just freaking myself out and having a really bad day, because I'm back to scoring in the low-mid 600s, with raw scores of around 36-38Q and 40+V.
MY QUESTION: I am pretty confident that I can keep my Q at 38 or 40, as it never really goes too much lower than that, but on my last practice, my V score dropped to a 34, when it's usually around 40 or 42. How do I ensure that my verbal stays put? Verbal is my strongest section, but if I hit a bad day, everything just goes downhill. I really want it to stay strong, since a higher V raw score will give me a way better score.
Any ideas?
I have been studying for the past few months, and will be taking the GMAT on April 17th. This will be my second time. The first time, I was constantly scoring around 630/640 on my MGMAT practice tests, and was confident that the adrenaline would help my bump up my score a little bit more on d day. I was horrified at the end of the real test to see I scored a 500, the lowest I had ever scored.
I think the low score had to do with my just freaking myself out and having a really bad day, because I'm back to scoring in the low-mid 600s, with raw scores of around 36-38Q and 40+V.
MY QUESTION: I am pretty confident that I can keep my Q at 38 or 40, as it never really goes too much lower than that, but on my last practice, my V score dropped to a 34, when it's usually around 40 or 42. How do I ensure that my verbal stays put? Verbal is my strongest section, but if I hit a bad day, everything just goes downhill. I really want it to stay strong, since a higher V raw score will give me a way better score.
Any ideas?
26 Mar 2013, 16:05
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Your scores seem a tad inconsistent, so let's see whether we can determine what causes these unpredictable performances. For starters, describe your (1) general study plan, (2) how you took the Manhattan tests, and (3) your first test day in as much detail as possible. I have a few suspicions of what might be going on here, but I don't want to influence your response.
You also mentioned that a "bad day" has the potential to severely affect you. Could you be more specific and perhaps provide a few examples or a definition?
You also mentioned that a "bad day" has the potential to severely affect you. Could you be more specific and perhaps provide a few examples or a definition?
27 Mar 2013, 06:14
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Odonkate,
When I was reading your post, I thought that I had posted it because of the similarities between you and I. I am also taking my retake on April 17th. I also scored below par(460) on my first exam and was getting in the 600s on my practice exams.
One thing I have been doing differently this time is working on my time management. I plan on writing down a timing table on my notepad and checking it every 5-10 questions.
