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04 Dec 2015, 08:58
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Hello there,
I took the GMAT exam today and got marks as follows
IR - 8, Quant - 50, Verbal - 21
Needless to say verbal has screwed me up. Unfortunately I don't know what went wrong and was wondering if there is anyway to see the details of my attempts as it is very difficult to conclude from final score.
I prepared for 20-25 days for exam and that too only verbal. The score I was getting in practice tests wasn't great but still better than what I got. In fact the marks I got in exam is even less than my first practice test which I virtually gave without much preparation. I am literally clueless on how to improve and what to improve since I have no idea where I did wrong. Please advice me.
Also is it possible to apply in MBA universities in 3rd or fourth round considering they do not encourage it for international students. I am planning to re-take the test but now my confidence is down and without knowing what went wrong it is extremely difficult to focus on my weak areas. As far as I feel I can answer the question efficiently enough with no time barrier but tend to make mistakes with timer on.
Should I even apply with this score to any college?
I took the GMAT exam today and got marks as follows
IR - 8, Quant - 50, Verbal - 21
Needless to say verbal has screwed me up. Unfortunately I don't know what went wrong and was wondering if there is anyway to see the details of my attempts as it is very difficult to conclude from final score.
I prepared for 20-25 days for exam and that too only verbal. The score I was getting in practice tests wasn't great but still better than what I got. In fact the marks I got in exam is even less than my first practice test which I virtually gave without much preparation. I am literally clueless on how to improve and what to improve since I have no idea where I did wrong. Please advice me.
Also is it possible to apply in MBA universities in 3rd or fourth round considering they do not encourage it for international students. I am planning to re-take the test but now my confidence is down and without knowing what went wrong it is extremely difficult to focus on my weak areas. As far as I feel I can answer the question efficiently enough with no time barrier but tend to make mistakes with timer on.
Should I even apply with this score to any college?
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08 Dec 2015, 00:19
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Hi,
Even with very good English, it's possible to have a low verbal score. GMAT tests some very specific types of questions. I'd recommend the Manhattan Foundations of Verbal as well as the CR and SC strategy guides (if possible, even RC). Follow a structured approach. Really understand all these guides and solve the questions at the end. They even give OG questions by topic. Study a topic, solve MGMAT questions and solve OG questions. That way, you learn the theory and practice at the same time - this helps with retention. Ensure you know the TYPES of problems well. Once you get the hang of it, you'll do better.
Even with very good English, it's possible to have a low verbal score. GMAT tests some very specific types of questions. I'd recommend the Manhattan Foundations of Verbal as well as the CR and SC strategy guides (if possible, even RC). Follow a structured approach. Really understand all these guides and solve the questions at the end. They even give OG questions by topic. Study a topic, solve MGMAT questions and solve OG questions. That way, you learn the theory and practice at the same time - this helps with retention. Ensure you know the TYPES of problems well. Once you get the hang of it, you'll do better.
