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TimmyVegas
Joined: 23 Nov 2009
Last visit: 26 Dec 2009
Posts: 4
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Concentration: International Business
Schools:Arizona State University
28 Nov 2009, 14:49
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Hey everybody,
I took the GMAT on Nov. 20th and scored an embarrassing 430 (19 Math, 28 Verbal, Essays 5.5). I took one practice test from GMATPrep after one week of studying and scored a 450.
I did everything wrong before the test including the following:
1. Studied roughly 8 weeks, averaging only 5 hours per wk until the final 2 weeks.
2. Week before exam, studied 50 hours+. I was so tired I couldn't think straight
3. Crammed the day before exam (7 hours)
4. Slept a total of 4 hours night before exam (usually need 8).
5. Had a difficult time finding test center in the building.
6. Never had an organized study curriculum for Exam.
7. No confidence in taking the test.
8. Studied verbal a total of 6 hrs (maybe).
Since then, I have found this message board and it has really helped me. I signed up for the Knewton Program after reading hundreds of posts about all the various companies and what they offer.
I am re-taking the test Dec. 28th. My Knewton online classes begin Dec. 1st, but I'm reviewing archived classes right now to get a jump start.
Does anybody have any suggestions for me in improving my study methods (especially week before exam)? I have a career where I can dedicate 40hrs a week to studying if I really wanted to (my mind would explode though).
Here are a few details about me:
1. I'm 37yrs old and haven't studied in years.
2. I have always struggled with Math
3. I will understand certain basic Math concepts but get confused when put into a GMAT question form (wording of question or Data Sufficiency)
4. Education is in Liberal Arts (History and Mandarin Chinese), not Business.
5. I need a 500 to get into the program I want. My goal is a 550 (just to be safe)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will update everyone on my experience with Knewton as I go through the course as well.
Thanks,
Tim
I took the GMAT on Nov. 20th and scored an embarrassing 430 (19 Math, 28 Verbal, Essays 5.5). I took one practice test from GMATPrep after one week of studying and scored a 450.
I did everything wrong before the test including the following:
1. Studied roughly 8 weeks, averaging only 5 hours per wk until the final 2 weeks.
2. Week before exam, studied 50 hours+. I was so tired I couldn't think straight
3. Crammed the day before exam (7 hours)
4. Slept a total of 4 hours night before exam (usually need 8).
5. Had a difficult time finding test center in the building.
6. Never had an organized study curriculum for Exam.
7. No confidence in taking the test.
8. Studied verbal a total of 6 hrs (maybe).
Since then, I have found this message board and it has really helped me. I signed up for the Knewton Program after reading hundreds of posts about all the various companies and what they offer.
I am re-taking the test Dec. 28th. My Knewton online classes begin Dec. 1st, but I'm reviewing archived classes right now to get a jump start.
Does anybody have any suggestions for me in improving my study methods (especially week before exam)? I have a career where I can dedicate 40hrs a week to studying if I really wanted to (my mind would explode though).
Here are a few details about me:
1. I'm 37yrs old and haven't studied in years.
2. I have always struggled with Math
3. I will understand certain basic Math concepts but get confused when put into a GMAT question form (wording of question or Data Sufficiency)
4. Education is in Liberal Arts (History and Mandarin Chinese), not Business.
5. I need a 500 to get into the program I want. My goal is a 550 (just to be safe)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will update everyone on my experience with Knewton as I go through the course as well.
Thanks,
Tim
28 Nov 2009, 15:02
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in this case, absolutely get MGMAT Number properties and would also recommend MGMAT Word Translations. They will compliment the Knewton class.
One thing about GMAT - the key to success is to have a solid base in basics (math, grammar) and to follow all strategies EXACTLY as they are provided. No need to solve thousands of questions.
P.S. Sounds like identified all of your problem areas with planning and scheduling. Just avoid these things next time and you should get at least 20-30 more points.
One thing about GMAT - the key to success is to have a solid base in basics (math, grammar) and to follow all strategies EXACTLY as they are provided. No need to solve thousands of questions.
P.S. Sounds like identified all of your problem areas with planning and scheduling. Just avoid these things next time and you should get at least 20-30 more points.
28 Nov 2009, 18:47
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What you want is TOTALLY achievable! Remember you will agree on Dec 28 when you see your score. But before that you have to do some things 100% correct and they are:
1. You are sleeping 10 hours on Dec 27. Even if you wont get any slepp just hit the bed and watch TV or read a book or do anything else but study for GMAT. This means all your preparation should end by Dec 27, no it should end by I would say Dec 10. By preparation I mean concepts/questio type/etc., All you do in the later part is practice, practice, practice.
2. As bb said, if you pick up Manhattan MATH books and finish one after one, followed by the practice that would be enough for you to land at 550.
3. For you, Icing on cake is that if you could pick up couple more questions in V, you may end up with 6XX. I am not exaggertaing but think about this in the background.
Good luck.
1. You are sleeping 10 hours on Dec 27. Even if you wont get any slepp just hit the bed and watch TV or read a book or do anything else but study for GMAT. This means all your preparation should end by Dec 27, no it should end by I would say Dec 10. By preparation I mean concepts/questio type/etc., All you do in the later part is practice, practice, practice.
2. As bb said, if you pick up Manhattan MATH books and finish one after one, followed by the practice that would be enough for you to land at 550.
3. For you, Icing on cake is that if you could pick up couple more questions in V, you may end up with 6XX. I am not exaggertaing but think about this in the background.
Good luck.
