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08 Oct 2016, 06:54
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Hi everyone,
so far I have already taken the GMAT twice. Both times I achieved scores far below my expectations and my prior practice test results.
1st attempt: 450 (Q29 V24)
2nd attempt 520 (Q40 V21)
My background is a BSc. in Economics & Business Administration with a minor in Finance and rather quantitative coursework.
I am a non-native English speaker, but I have studied abroad in the US and my Toefl scores are also >110.
I m about to start my gap year now during which I m even going to study pure Mathematics in order to be prepared for a PHD or Quantitative Master in Econ/Finance and in order to further sharpen my quant skills.
In order to get into a top notch MSc program next fall and possibly into an MBA/a PHD program at a graduate school later, I will definitely need a minimum GMAT score of 650, or even better one of 680-700. Else, I will most likely abandon any GMAT efforts forever.
My prep material comprised the following:
Quant: Magoosh online prep platform, MGMAT complete series, OG 12
Verbal: RC: Veritas Prep RC guide, CR & SC: MGMAT, Veritas App vids
For some reason, I tend to struggle a lot with RC on the GMAT (not so on the TOEFL and not with college readings). Other than that, it seems like I do a lot worse in Verbal on test day than I do while taking practice tests. So my weaknesses are definitely in Verbal and there is possibly a way to improve slightly in the Quant section.
I have also focused a lot on strategies (I have a very comprehensive set of notes summarizing various test prep resources), perhaps even more than on practice, which is another reason possibly explaining my low scores that I could come up with myself.
Any advice on how to tackle the GMAT one last time (resources, subscriptions, strategies or other advice) will be highly appreciated.
Best
M.A.
so far I have already taken the GMAT twice. Both times I achieved scores far below my expectations and my prior practice test results.
1st attempt: 450 (Q29 V24)
2nd attempt 520 (Q40 V21)
My background is a BSc. in Economics & Business Administration with a minor in Finance and rather quantitative coursework.
I am a non-native English speaker, but I have studied abroad in the US and my Toefl scores are also >110.
I m about to start my gap year now during which I m even going to study pure Mathematics in order to be prepared for a PHD or Quantitative Master in Econ/Finance and in order to further sharpen my quant skills.
In order to get into a top notch MSc program next fall and possibly into an MBA/a PHD program at a graduate school later, I will definitely need a minimum GMAT score of 650, or even better one of 680-700. Else, I will most likely abandon any GMAT efforts forever.
My prep material comprised the following:
Quant: Magoosh online prep platform, MGMAT complete series, OG 12
Verbal: RC: Veritas Prep RC guide, CR & SC: MGMAT, Veritas App vids
For some reason, I tend to struggle a lot with RC on the GMAT (not so on the TOEFL and not with college readings). Other than that, it seems like I do a lot worse in Verbal on test day than I do while taking practice tests. So my weaknesses are definitely in Verbal and there is possibly a way to improve slightly in the Quant section.
I have also focused a lot on strategies (I have a very comprehensive set of notes summarizing various test prep resources), perhaps even more than on practice, which is another reason possibly explaining my low scores that I could come up with myself.
Any advice on how to tackle the GMAT one last time (resources, subscriptions, strategies or other advice) will be highly appreciated.
Best
M.A.
08 Oct 2016, 11:27
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Hi Manuelalex,
You've made some nice improvements so far, but you're going to have to make some significant adjustments to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections to raise your score to 650+. 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 how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long did you study before each of your GMATs?
2) What materials did you use for each attempt? Have you used any resources repeatedly?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You've made some nice improvements so far, but you're going to have to make some significant adjustments to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections to raise your score to 650+. 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 how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long did you study before each of your GMATs?
2) What materials did you use for each attempt? Have you used any resources repeatedly?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
09 Oct 2016, 16:35
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Hi Manuelalex,
I’m happy to provide some advice on how to tackle your studies for a GMAT retake. However, it would be helpful to learn more about your GMAT experience and MBA goals. I have a few questions:
1) Did you get your enhanced score report? If not, could you do so and share the score breakdown from your GMAT?
2) Have you taken any official MBA.com exams? If so, what are the score breakdowns of those exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)?
3) What is your study routine? For how many hours a day have you been studying and for how many total months?
4) For how many hours a day and for how many total months can you study for your retake?
5) What deadlines are you targeting?
Once you provide me with that information, I can give you some more tailored advice.
I’m happy to provide some advice on how to tackle your studies for a GMAT retake. However, it would be helpful to learn more about your GMAT experience and MBA goals. I have a few questions:
1) Did you get your enhanced score report? If not, could you do so and share the score breakdown from your GMAT?
2) Have you taken any official MBA.com exams? If so, what are the score breakdowns of those exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)?
3) What is your study routine? For how many hours a day have you been studying and for how many total months?
4) For how many hours a day and for how many total months can you study for your retake?
5) What deadlines are you targeting?
Once you provide me with that information, I can give you some more tailored advice.
