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Hi,
I am here just to share my bad experience so that none of you repeat my mistake.

This was my 2nd GMAT attempt.My 1st attempt was 550(Q48 V19). In my 2nd attempt my goal was simple try to maintain Quant score if possible improve it and improve on verbal section(as much as possible).

But my 2nd attempt result wrote a different story. I got 480(Q45 V13). I failed on strategy making,its implementation as well as pressure handling.

My quant score lowered by 3 points so I was not able to be consistent in my strong area.
My verbal score also went down by 6 points so I failed pretty badly this time.

Though I have no explanation for my lower quant score, my lower verbal score had one more reason behind it.

I was not able to complete last question on verbal section and it affected very badly on my overall score.
I would suggest all of you please do not make this mistake which I made.

I am definately not giving up. I will be giving GMAT again but I would love to hear advices from all of you so that I dont blindly move into the darkness with an sole intention to fight but actually get something out of all -ves that I have got from this exam and come out of it with all +ves.

Hi Suniel

Sorry to hear about the score mate.

I think scoring quant should not be an issue. If you are planning to retake the GMAT make sure you strategize yourself according to the section timing.

Take as many sectional practice tests as you can.

75 mins for Quant and 75 mins for Verbal. If you are able to complete your practice tests in the stipulated time then it should be good.

Also try to minimize the errors you make. This will require you make a learning diary for all the mistakes you are making. Write in the learning diary why the question went wrong, what was asked and what you answered.

Hope it will help you in improving the score.

I also practised with the same technique and had an improvement of 130 marks in 2 months.

Thanks
Ankit Gupta


PS: Do shoot back if you need anymore help / clarification.
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