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28 May 2018, 14:39
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Hi All! I am new to this website but I just took my first gmat a few days ago. I bombed the test getting a 500. I canceled the score right away. I have been studying for around 2 months with a prep course with Princeton Review. I do plan on taking the test again soon. Maybe within a month. I have the Manhattan Prep Books as well as the OG book. I have taken a total of 4 practice test, with the last one scoring a 640. I noticed that during the actual test, I was extremely nervous and I ended up running out of time in the Quant Section ( having to rush through the last half of it). I would like to score within the 650 range but I am extremely disappointing and unmotivated at the moment. I need some advice on how to approach my studying for the retest and when I should take it again. I am thinking of taking it again June 19th. Giving me around 3 weeks to prep.
28 May 2018, 19:26
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Hi!
Let me begin by saying "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"
Disclaimer: I am not an expert but just want to help a fellow GMATCLUB community member!
From the little I know:-
1) Since you have scored a 640 in a mock (assuming it was from mba.com, manhattan, kaplan etc) then you have the potential to get a score in the range of plus minus 30 in your real gmat.
2) In the absence of the individual split between Verbal and Quant, it could be helpful to order an ESR (i.e. enhanced score report, if not bought already) from mba.com. You would get enough data points to work on. Then you may pose specific questions in this forum. Maybe we might be able to help you further with specific feedback.
3) Your question is a general question which many have posted in this forum. Maybe you might like to look at them as well.
4) Have a positive mindset about the exam. According to me, getting bogged down and feeling nervous was the biggest contributor in your downfall. Tell yourself every morning and every evening and whenever you feel down, "GMAT is testing some core skills and nothing advanced. Just push yourself with the mantra, "If I can't, then no one can"."!!
5) Give at least one mock every week until your exam day. Spend more time in analyzing your results. Improve wherever possible. Develop and improve your timing strategy. There are ways to improve on this front, like (1) more practice under exam conditions or (2) strategically skipping few "above your ability level" questions in few seconds or (3) setting up your sratch pad before the exam to keep a track of time etc or many other strategies.
6) Official questions are like a gold mine. Solve them and learn from them. Analyze even those questions which you have got right. Analyze the wrong options why they were wrong. Maintain an error log.
7) Develop a clear strategy on how to tackle each and every question type. This will help you in saving time.
8) For relaxing yourself try doing some meditation on daily basis and eat very healthy food till exam. Some physical exercise on daily basis should also be helpful. Dont study too much just 1-2 days before the exam. Take control over your mind and be confident that you can do it!
I think I have shared few pointers which might help you. I hope some other users will chip in with some other pointers which I have not touched upon.
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
Wishing you all the very best!! I hope you get your dream score!!
Regards,
Manish
Let me begin by saying "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"
Disclaimer: I am not an expert but just want to help a fellow GMATCLUB community member!
From the little I know:-
1) Since you have scored a 640 in a mock (assuming it was from mba.com, manhattan, kaplan etc) then you have the potential to get a score in the range of plus minus 30 in your real gmat.
2) In the absence of the individual split between Verbal and Quant, it could be helpful to order an ESR (i.e. enhanced score report, if not bought already) from mba.com. You would get enough data points to work on. Then you may pose specific questions in this forum. Maybe we might be able to help you further with specific feedback.
3) Your question is a general question which many have posted in this forum. Maybe you might like to look at them as well.
4) Have a positive mindset about the exam. According to me, getting bogged down and feeling nervous was the biggest contributor in your downfall. Tell yourself every morning and every evening and whenever you feel down, "GMAT is testing some core skills and nothing advanced. Just push yourself with the mantra, "If I can't, then no one can"."!!
5) Give at least one mock every week until your exam day. Spend more time in analyzing your results. Improve wherever possible. Develop and improve your timing strategy. There are ways to improve on this front, like (1) more practice under exam conditions or (2) strategically skipping few "above your ability level" questions in few seconds or (3) setting up your sratch pad before the exam to keep a track of time etc or many other strategies.
6) Official questions are like a gold mine. Solve them and learn from them. Analyze even those questions which you have got right. Analyze the wrong options why they were wrong. Maintain an error log.
7) Develop a clear strategy on how to tackle each and every question type. This will help you in saving time.
8) For relaxing yourself try doing some meditation on daily basis and eat very healthy food till exam. Some physical exercise on daily basis should also be helpful. Dont study too much just 1-2 days before the exam. Take control over your mind and be confident that you can do it!
I think I have shared few pointers which might help you. I hope some other users will chip in with some other pointers which I have not touched upon.
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
Wishing you all the very best!! I hope you get your dream score!!
Regards,
Manish
28 May 2018, 22:29
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Hi pejaehere,
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 have you studied?
2) Have you used any other study materials have you used besides the ones that you mentioned?
3) What were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for your Official GMAT?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
Raising a 500 to a 650+ will likely require at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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 have you studied?
2) Have you used any other study materials have you used besides the ones that you mentioned?
3) What were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for your Official GMAT?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
Raising a 500 to a 650+ will likely require at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
