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03 Feb 2015, 21:19
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Hey all,
I took the GMAT yesterday and it turned out to be disastrous.I scored a poor 640(Q46V31) in the test(had to randomly attempt last 3-4 questions in both the sections).On the test day there was tremendous noise as some furniture work was going on on the very other side of the wall I was facing.After completing my Essay and IR, I complained for the same and the lady at the center tried to convince the workers to stop the work.However the workers didn't agree and kept working.I couldn't comprehend some simple questions and had to re-read those questions sometimes twice or thrice.Which resulted in shortage of time.
When I talked with the Pearson Vue guys, They told me that an incident has been raised against this issue from the center itself and they would revert me back within 3-5 working days.The assessment center owner has assured me of rescheduling the Exam without any extra cost.I am confused with this scenario and have got upset with this issue.Any advice regarding this?How should i tackle with them?Should I register an complaint in GMAC?
One more issue is that I have opted to report the scores to the schools I had decided to apply in.My mind was not working at all after this things happened and i just clicked "report" don't know why.
Moreover,I had taken sleeping pill for the first time on the night before GMAT and even though after taking it,I was wide awake till 1 AM. I had to wake up at 5 and drive to the center for 3 hours.During the exam I was not able to concentrate.Moreover was doing well but after first 20 questions when i faced second RC which was 4 para long,i lost my pace.Ultimately I had to choose random options for last 5 questions.This same happened in both the sections.I can't believe this as I was able to complete manhattan's last 2 mocks within time limits.
I am confused what is responsible for the bad scores? Noise or drowsiness caused by sleeping pill.In how much time I should retake the exam?I have been studying from last 5-6 months for the exam and I have taken all the MGMAT Mocks and GMAT PREP exams.Although out of these exams, I only took 2 full length tests and attempted only quant and verbal sections for the other tests including GMATPrep.The scores are as below.
GMATPrep #1 (09.11.2014) - 600(Q46V27)
GMATPrep #2 (24.11.2014) - 620(Q48V27)
MGMAT CAT #1(14.12.2014) - 590(Q41V31)
MGMAT CAT #2(21.12.2014) - 600(Q42V32)
MGMAT CAT #3(05.01.2014) - 620(Q45V31)
ECONOMIST CAT (09.01.2015) - 650(Q45V34)
VERITAS CAT #1(12.01.2015) - 690(Q48V37)
MGMAT CAT #4(18.01.2015) - 640(Q43V34)
MGMAT CAT #5(25.01.2015) - 660(Q44V36)(Full length)
MGMAT CAT #6(26.01.2015) - 690(Q44V39)(Full length)
Please help me with how to proceed ahead.The center has accepted its fault and is helping me with getting my exam rescheduled.Also,Is there any chance of my score completely getting removed from my profile?Will this score carry a negative impact?Although I am aware that only high scores are considered,these scores might cause a negative impact on my profile?
When should i take the next date?I feel pretty prepared but my confidence has drown to the lowest after whatever happened.Althoigh i have 4 months of time,I feel I might lose my pace on preparation.I am targeting for 730+
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I took the GMAT yesterday and it turned out to be disastrous.I scored a poor 640(Q46V31) in the test(had to randomly attempt last 3-4 questions in both the sections).On the test day there was tremendous noise as some furniture work was going on on the very other side of the wall I was facing.After completing my Essay and IR, I complained for the same and the lady at the center tried to convince the workers to stop the work.However the workers didn't agree and kept working.I couldn't comprehend some simple questions and had to re-read those questions sometimes twice or thrice.Which resulted in shortage of time.
When I talked with the Pearson Vue guys, They told me that an incident has been raised against this issue from the center itself and they would revert me back within 3-5 working days.The assessment center owner has assured me of rescheduling the Exam without any extra cost.I am confused with this scenario and have got upset with this issue.Any advice regarding this?How should i tackle with them?Should I register an complaint in GMAC?
One more issue is that I have opted to report the scores to the schools I had decided to apply in.My mind was not working at all after this things happened and i just clicked "report" don't know why.
Moreover,I had taken sleeping pill for the first time on the night before GMAT and even though after taking it,I was wide awake till 1 AM. I had to wake up at 5 and drive to the center for 3 hours.During the exam I was not able to concentrate.Moreover was doing well but after first 20 questions when i faced second RC which was 4 para long,i lost my pace.Ultimately I had to choose random options for last 5 questions.This same happened in both the sections.I can't believe this as I was able to complete manhattan's last 2 mocks within time limits.
I am confused what is responsible for the bad scores? Noise or drowsiness caused by sleeping pill.In how much time I should retake the exam?I have been studying from last 5-6 months for the exam and I have taken all the MGMAT Mocks and GMAT PREP exams.Although out of these exams, I only took 2 full length tests and attempted only quant and verbal sections for the other tests including GMATPrep.The scores are as below.
GMATPrep #1 (09.11.2014) - 600(Q46V27)
GMATPrep #2 (24.11.2014) - 620(Q48V27)
MGMAT CAT #1(14.12.2014) - 590(Q41V31)
MGMAT CAT #2(21.12.2014) - 600(Q42V32)
MGMAT CAT #3(05.01.2014) - 620(Q45V31)
ECONOMIST CAT (09.01.2015) - 650(Q45V34)
VERITAS CAT #1(12.01.2015) - 690(Q48V37)
MGMAT CAT #4(18.01.2015) - 640(Q43V34)
MGMAT CAT #5(25.01.2015) - 660(Q44V36)(Full length)
MGMAT CAT #6(26.01.2015) - 690(Q44V39)(Full length)
Please help me with how to proceed ahead.The center has accepted its fault and is helping me with getting my exam rescheduled.Also,Is there any chance of my score completely getting removed from my profile?Will this score carry a negative impact?Although I am aware that only high scores are considered,these scores might cause a negative impact on my profile?
When should i take the next date?I feel pretty prepared but my confidence has drown to the lowest after whatever happened.Althoigh i have 4 months of time,I feel I might lose my pace on preparation.I am targeting for 730+
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08 Feb 2015, 16:09
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Hi. Sorry about the issue. That's annoying. I would definitely report to the GMAC and make sure they have your case/details and perhaps they will let you retake the test for free (perhaps).
As to retaking.... Based on your practice scores, you have not broken the 700 barrier, so if you are shooting for 730, I am not sure why you took the test in the first place. Yes, there are some rare situations where people suddenly score higher on the real thing but not by 50 points... it is more like 10 or 20 more. So I would retake now only if you are Ok with getting 690 or 680. Otherwise, I would study until my practice scores on a full test were around 740-750 (without repeats).
You are very correct about the pace and keeping it up - you can't keep it up for a long time so between all the options and choices, I would recommend that you do your best/take the most time to fix your issues/weaknesses/etc in the next 30 days and retake then. I feel you will have a better chance at getting a higher score than let's say in 3-4 months. There are other advantages as well - the center will be empty and you will be done with your test earlier and get your life back. So I would say suck it up, put all you got, pursue every mistake and every lead and hope for the 750! See this thread: how-to-review-and-analyze-your-mistakes-167118.html
Good Luck!
P.S. Schools don't care about your scores since they will see them anyway the next time you take the test.
And no, your score won't be removed. Sorry.
As to retaking.... Based on your practice scores, you have not broken the 700 barrier, so if you are shooting for 730, I am not sure why you took the test in the first place. Yes, there are some rare situations where people suddenly score higher on the real thing but not by 50 points... it is more like 10 or 20 more. So I would retake now only if you are Ok with getting 690 or 680. Otherwise, I would study until my practice scores on a full test were around 740-750 (without repeats).
You are very correct about the pace and keeping it up - you can't keep it up for a long time so between all the options and choices, I would recommend that you do your best/take the most time to fix your issues/weaknesses/etc in the next 30 days and retake then. I feel you will have a better chance at getting a higher score than let's say in 3-4 months. There are other advantages as well - the center will be empty and you will be done with your test earlier and get your life back. So I would say suck it up, put all you got, pursue every mistake and every lead and hope for the 750! See this thread: how-to-review-and-analyze-your-mistakes-167118.html
Good Luck!
P.S. Schools don't care about your scores since they will see them anyway the next time you take the test.
And no, your score won't be removed. Sorry.
08 Feb 2015, 22:46
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Hey Bb,
I thought Manhattan tests were way harder for quant and as I had scored 48-49 in Gmatprep and veritas,I thot I was prepared to get Q49 and I was scoring above 36 in last two tests.So thought I would do okay on the test day.
I was exhausted due to noise and guessed last 3-4 questions which I think I could have got correct.same for verbal.so actually I don't know where I stand now.
30 days will be sufficient to work on mistakes and get a 730+?
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I thought Manhattan tests were way harder for quant and as I had scored 48-49 in Gmatprep and veritas,I thot I was prepared to get Q49 and I was scoring above 36 in last two tests.So thought I would do okay on the test day.
I was exhausted due to noise and guessed last 3-4 questions which I think I could have got correct.same for verbal.so actually I don't know where I stand now.
30 days will be sufficient to work on mistakes and get a 730+?
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