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I took the GMAT today and got a low score of 610 (41Q/33V). I'm thinking about cancelling the score and taking the GRE instead in early December. My weakness is Quant and always has been. I've always been strong in Verbal, though my verbal score on the real test was the lowest I've ever gotten.
What are your thoughts? Should I continue on the GMAT train and retake in Dec? Or should I switch gears and take the GRE since my Quant abilities are weak?
What are your thoughts? Should I continue on the GMAT train and retake in Dec? Or should I switch gears and take the GRE since my Quant abilities are weak?
27 Aug 2016, 21:58
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I took the GMAT today and got a low score of 610 (41Q/33V). I'm thinking about cancelling the score and taking the GRE instead in early December. My weakness is Quant and always has been. I've always been strong in Verbal, though my verbal score on the real test was the lowest I've ever gotten.
What are your thoughts? Should I continue on the GMAT train and retake in Dec? Or should I switch gears and take the GRE since my Quant abilities are weak?
Those are two very different exams and there is no guarantee that you will perform well on the GRE as compared to the GMAT. You need to put in hard work in both the exams. Since you have already given the GMAT once, I would recommend you to stick with it and revisit the concepts of the GMAT, take enough mock CATs and sit for it again.What are your thoughts? Should I continue on the GMAT train and retake in Dec? Or should I switch gears and take the GRE since my Quant abilities are weak?
You need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach
Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the preparatory companies including ours offer a free trial of our course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits your needs.
In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides(both the Official Guide and the Verbal Review), Question Pack 1 and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.
You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from the Official Guide
27 Aug 2016, 22:25
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Hi Sandystory13,
First off, a 610 is a decent score (it's right around the 65th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest and/or switching to the GRE might not be necessary. 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 how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 610 is a decent score (it's right around the 65th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest and/or switching to the GRE might not be necessary. 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 how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
