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Since you have a limited time left, I'd focus on the error log and see which questions you're getting wrong and the general areas you need to focus on. When you identify your weaknesses, try to concentrate only on those areas and get back on track. I am sure you can achieve the score you want. As bb suggested, the links would be extremely helpful.

Also, I'd also recommend doing 5-6 random problems from the GMAT Club forum every day. Use the "Tag Index" classification and just do the 600-700 and 700+ level problems. This will help you create a balance for the type of questions.

As for your verbal, don't change your strategy, just see what kind of mistakes you're making. A lot of the times, at the last minute, people go with the right strategy but a small nuance can make a big difference with the GMAT. So make sure you're brushed up on all the main concepts. Hope this helps :)
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as a knewton alumni, good luck to you!
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Thanks for the advice :-) I will keep the community up to date.
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Re: My Knewton GMAT Story.. [#permalink]
Thanks for all the responses.

I took my last Knewton CAT last night (w/o essays)

Practice GMAT #4 09/01/2010 at 08:08PM (Q:47 V:36 680)

I warmed up with some SC before starting the CAT so I think that may have helped. Consequently, I think I may sign up for an afternoon slot for Test Day.

As for error log, I do not have one :-( However Knewton, provides progress bars that show the areas of weakness. I will take the GMAC CAT this Saturday. I haven't taken a GMAC CAT in over 7 months so hopefully the questions will seem fresh to me.

Also, since I am done with the Knewton tests, my strategy is to take 4 MGMAT CATS in the final week and then take my last GMAC CAT On Saturday (test is on Monday). Does that make sense?
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Hi,
All the best for ur exam,,As only less time is left i will say revise ur errors and mistakes and also try to solid ur previuos concepts,may be by watching few knewton concept videos espicially on Verbal part also go thru their pdf of Class course...
U may say u have less time but they have only 24-25 such pdf just skimming thru will bring the concepts back to mind which u learned in class..
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Well I am getting down to the wire..

This week I took 2 Manhattan GMAT CATS (no essays). Tuesdays score (Q:44 V: 41 700) and Wednesday's score (Q:47 V:40 710). The Manhattan GMAT Quant questions are much more time consuming than the Knewton Quant.

Today is Thursday and I am scheduled to take the exam on Monday. Besides taking one more Manhattan GMAT CAT on Saturday and reviewing some weak areas, does anyone have any other advice?
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Re: My Knewton GMAT Story.. [#permalink]
Stay relaxed the entire time and make sure you have adequate rest before the test. Watch good movies :)
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Re: My Knewton GMAT Story.. [#permalink]
Well I took the real test today and bombed the Quant (Q:39 V:36 620). I had a feeling towards the end of the quant that I was doing poorly since I didn't see any probability questions. The last time I took the test in January, I got a 47 on the Quant so I'm not sure how I messed this one up.

In anycase, I feel pretty defeated about today. I don't know if I should take it again in a month or just call it quits since my first application is due Nov 15. Today was my 6th time taking the GMAT in 2 years.
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hey there, Sorry to hear about the experience. Unfortunately retaking does not automatically mean a higher score :(
You're definitely not alone. I do admire your perseverance. What was your highest GMAT score?
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630 (Q:47 V:30) (January 2010). I think I know where I went wrong.. I focused on mainly the Knewton problems and MGMAT CATs. I did not spend much time with the Official Guide. When I took the exam in January, 90% of the problems I did were Official Guide Problems.

I plan to re-take the exam in 1 month and use that month to go through the Official Guide. Does that seem like a good strategy?
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So I'm prepping to give the GMAT my last shot. This time I'm making an Error Log. It's been tedious to do so but it sounds like it's essential. So far, I have went through the Official Guide's Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency, and Critical Reason once. I do about 3 RC passages a night.

I just took my first GMAT Focus exam. I was disappointed that it used some of the questions from the Official Guide #12 because these GMAT Focus tests are not cheap (3 for $65..24 Questions Each Test). It ranked me at 46-50 but that may be skewed since I saw some of the problems before.

The Big Day is October 16 so I'm always open to reading some great advice. I would love to hit a 680 (80%Q and 80%V).
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Re: My Knewton GMAT Story.. [#permalink]
Good luck on the retake. Did you get a refund from Knewton because of their 50 point guarantee?
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I requested it yesterday so I'm sure I will receive it in a few days.
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Re: My Knewton GMAT Story.. [#permalink]
jo9el, Thanks to your debrief otherwise I would not have planned more time for OGs.
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Did you do each and every homework, test and class of knewton and still did not do well?
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