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03 Oct 2012, 19:57
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Hello all,
This is my first post, but have been reading other posts and getting tips for a few weeks now. Today is the first day of my GMAT journey, and as recommended, I started with a GMAT Prep practice exam. After a couple of hours taking the exam, it ended with a 350. Lets just say I am disappointed it is so low. I knew it would be as I haven't even opened a book yet, but still. I have the Manhattan GMAT book series, CliffNotes Math Review for Standardized Tests, and the current version of the official GMAT prep book. These will be my study materials, along with a few other online math aids.
Has anyone started with this low of a score (or close) and how much did you improve before the first official exam? What was the time frame? I have 2 months before my first exam, but know I will need to take it again at least a second time. I am shooting for a 650-700. I hope to become a frequent poster on this forum as everyone seems so nice and just wants to help others. I will be glad to return the favor after this is all said and done haha. I just need something uplifting for the time being. I am hoping to get accepted at a German university this time next year.
Thank you!!!!
Bobby Smock
This is my first post, but have been reading other posts and getting tips for a few weeks now. Today is the first day of my GMAT journey, and as recommended, I started with a GMAT Prep practice exam. After a couple of hours taking the exam, it ended with a 350. Lets just say I am disappointed it is so low. I knew it would be as I haven't even opened a book yet, but still. I have the Manhattan GMAT book series, CliffNotes Math Review for Standardized Tests, and the current version of the official GMAT prep book. These will be my study materials, along with a few other online math aids.
Has anyone started with this low of a score (or close) and how much did you improve before the first official exam? What was the time frame? I have 2 months before my first exam, but know I will need to take it again at least a second time. I am shooting for a 650-700. I hope to become a frequent poster on this forum as everyone seems so nice and just wants to help others. I will be glad to return the favor after this is all said and done haha. I just need something uplifting for the time being. I am hoping to get accepted at a German university this time next year.
Thank you!!!!
Bobby Smock
03 Oct 2012, 20:57
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The first piece you should mention is your score distribution. What were you raw Q and V scores?
The second part - 350 is really low. That's 6th percentile (you did better than only 6% of other folks). Why did you get that score?
Is it something silly and obvious (e.g. took you too long to figure out how to use the system) - you are lucky if that's it since it is easy to fix
or are you really really rusty and long time out of college?
It does not sound as though you have a challenge with English, which is good... i think.
As to improvement, you can count on (average - very average) about 100 points due to MGMAT books. Another 50-100 if you put good effort in, and another 50 if you drill through every question you get wrong. That's 250.
So that's what you can count on. I hope you did something silly during your gmat prep and you can raise your score quite a bit within days. Otherwise, you are looking at 600 as your ceiling... there are exceptions of people from 450 to 700 but that's rare... very rare.
I hope I did not let you down - I would love to see a turn around story and be proven wrong.
These are just averages - not a reflection of every single person and improvement that they have had.... just averages - absolutely feel free to beat them!!!! and you should!!!
The second part - 350 is really low. That's 6th percentile (you did better than only 6% of other folks). Why did you get that score?
Is it something silly and obvious (e.g. took you too long to figure out how to use the system) - you are lucky if that's it since it is easy to fix
or are you really really rusty and long time out of college?
It does not sound as though you have a challenge with English, which is good... i think.
As to improvement, you can count on (average - very average) about 100 points due to MGMAT books. Another 50-100 if you put good effort in, and another 50 if you drill through every question you get wrong. That's 250.
So that's what you can count on. I hope you did something silly during your gmat prep and you can raise your score quite a bit within days. Otherwise, you are looking at 600 as your ceiling... there are exceptions of people from 450 to 700 but that's rare... very rare.
I hope I did not let you down - I would love to see a turn around story and be proven wrong.
These are just averages - not a reflection of every single person and improvement that they have had.... just averages - absolutely feel free to beat them!!!! and you should!!!
03 Oct 2012, 21:57
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Hey bb!
Honestly, I don't know why my score was so low. I will post the results below. I did not do the AWA section based on your instructions on the beginning study plan posting, but that is not deducted from the score right? I will openly admit that I am super bad at this sort of math, having not taken a math course since my freshman year of college. Just a little history on me (so you know me a little better). I was born and raised in Oklahoma, now living in Phoenix, Arizona working as a stock broker. I am highly educated and have taken 3 FINRA exams that were not too challenging for me, so I am familiar with the pressures of studying and test taking. I can give you more accurate results once I actually begin studying. I took my first exam a few hours ago, after a long day of work and errands so I am sure that might have a little to do with it, but not much. I plan to go to the library tomorrow and spend 3-4 hours since it will be the first day of studying. Do you have any tips? I plan to follow the study plan and spent the first month on math since it my most difficult subject. I am not going to get stressed because its just the beginning. The only thing I can do is hope it was not 100% accurate and work super hard! I look forward to going on this journey with the GMAT Club!
Here are my results...
Score: 350
Q: 16
V: 21
Honestly, I don't know why my score was so low. I will post the results below. I did not do the AWA section based on your instructions on the beginning study plan posting, but that is not deducted from the score right? I will openly admit that I am super bad at this sort of math, having not taken a math course since my freshman year of college. Just a little history on me (so you know me a little better). I was born and raised in Oklahoma, now living in Phoenix, Arizona working as a stock broker. I am highly educated and have taken 3 FINRA exams that were not too challenging for me, so I am familiar with the pressures of studying and test taking. I can give you more accurate results once I actually begin studying. I took my first exam a few hours ago, after a long day of work and errands so I am sure that might have a little to do with it, but not much. I plan to go to the library tomorrow and spend 3-4 hours since it will be the first day of studying. Do you have any tips? I plan to follow the study plan and spent the first month on math since it my most difficult subject. I am not going to get stressed because its just the beginning. The only thing I can do is hope it was not 100% accurate and work super hard! I look forward to going on this journey with the GMAT Club!
Here are my results...
Score: 350
Q: 16
V: 21
