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Updated on: 22 Mar 2018, 06:40
Originally posted by sgiraldo2016 on 21 Mar 2018, 17:48.
Last edited by sgiraldo2016 on 22 Mar 2018, 06:40, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by sgiraldo2016 on 22 Mar 2018, 06:40, edited 1 time in total.
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So, I’ve decided to take the GMAT. I took the diagnostics exam from the GMATprep software without studying or researching anything and scored a 350.
My results were, Q=7, V=26, and IR=4.
I have gone through my educational years dating back to middle school not trying in my math classes, which is a huge regret of mine as you can tell by my miserable and laughable quant score. Yes, I really did score in the 1st percentile. Although, I’ll say I’m a very quick learner when I put my mind to it. I would really like to score a 650 on the real exam and I think giving myself 4 months to study would get me there.
I believe if I score a V=40 and Q=43 I’ll be okay. I plan on purchasing the OG books (all three) and all of the Manhattan books. I graduate with a BBA in finance (I know hard to believe) on May 4th, I plan on working full time and dedicating the rest of my free time to studying. I’m thinking I’ll give myself about 2 months to study for quant, 1 month for verbal, and the last month to bring it all together. Are there any more study materials I should purchase? Recommended study plan? I am willing to spend whatever amount of time I need to study in order to get to my target score, 200+ hours if needed.
P.S don’t judge me too hard on my quant score, like I said I’m a quick learner when I dedicate myself to studying. I believe my 650 target score is achievable. I would love to attend The University of Florida.
My results were, Q=7, V=26, and IR=4.
I have gone through my educational years dating back to middle school not trying in my math classes, which is a huge regret of mine as you can tell by my miserable and laughable quant score. Yes, I really did score in the 1st percentile. Although, I’ll say I’m a very quick learner when I put my mind to it. I would really like to score a 650 on the real exam and I think giving myself 4 months to study would get me there.
I believe if I score a V=40 and Q=43 I’ll be okay. I plan on purchasing the OG books (all three) and all of the Manhattan books. I graduate with a BBA in finance (I know hard to believe) on May 4th, I plan on working full time and dedicating the rest of my free time to studying. I’m thinking I’ll give myself about 2 months to study for quant, 1 month for verbal, and the last month to bring it all together. Are there any more study materials I should purchase? Recommended study plan? I am willing to spend whatever amount of time I need to study in order to get to my target score, 200+ hours if needed.
P.S don’t judge me too hard on my quant score, like I said I’m a quick learner when I dedicate myself to studying. I believe my 650 target score is achievable. I would love to attend The University of Florida.
21 Mar 2018, 20:05
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Hi sgiraldo2016,
Many Test Takers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but you really shouldn't be. It's just a measure of your natural skills right now - and you're going to spend the next few months (re)learning content, learning Tactics and honing your Test-taking skills. That having been said, raising a 350 to a 670+ will be a big task (you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections) - and it will likely take at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
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 timeline and your goals:
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
3) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but you really shouldn't be. It's just a measure of your natural skills right now - and you're going to spend the next few months (re)learning content, learning Tactics and honing your Test-taking skills. That having been said, raising a 350 to a 670+ will be a big task (you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections) - and it will likely take at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
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 timeline and your goals:
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
3) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
21 Mar 2018, 21:31
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sgiraldo2016
Hi sgiraldo2016,
Don't get disheartened by your GMAT diagnostic as you are not alone with this story. 350 is not that bad and see this as an opportunity to score high. Start preparing on GMAT CLUB Quant and Verbal forums at the start. These forums can help you score 600 around without purchasing any test prep material. You can try MANHATTAN guides for concepts. Follow QUANT and VERBAL experts on GC and you will see your moving from 350 onwards. As you said, you are a quick learner, it will not be tough for you to reach at least 550 in a month with dedicated studies.
Regards,
QZ
