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15 Sep 2017, 12:16
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Hey everyone,
This is my first post and that might help explain my low score
. I decided 6 weeks ago to apply for Grad school and immediately started studying for the GMAT. I even decided to book my test for 5 weeks later, understanding that I like would NOT get the score I needed, but I figured the tight timeline would force me to study more than I would have otherwise, while also getting exposed to the test day experience. Basically a dress rehearsal.
During the five weeks, I signed up for Manhattan Prep's Self-Study course and spent every day going through each lesson. I probably spent 80+ hours studying over the last month and felt like I was getting significantly more prepared.
My initial CAT was 500, my next was 550 and I took my third CAT the week before my real Test and got a 580. So, I went into my first crack at the GMAT thinking it would be very encouraging to eclipse the 600 mark.
However..........when the test was over... there it was... a big fat 510 staring me in the face. Even though I wasn't planning on applying with the score I got that day, I didn't expect a step backwards like that.
So here o did I just waste a month of my life or should I buckle down and keep studying because a 700 before the end of the year is still possible?
Thanks All and God Bless
This is my first post and that might help explain my low score
. I decided 6 weeks ago to apply for Grad school and immediately started studying for the GMAT. I even decided to book my test for 5 weeks later, understanding that I like would NOT get the score I needed, but I figured the tight timeline would force me to study more than I would have otherwise, while also getting exposed to the test day experience. Basically a dress rehearsal. During the five weeks, I signed up for Manhattan Prep's Self-Study course and spent every day going through each lesson. I probably spent 80+ hours studying over the last month and felt like I was getting significantly more prepared.
My initial CAT was 500, my next was 550 and I took my third CAT the week before my real Test and got a 580. So, I went into my first crack at the GMAT thinking it would be very encouraging to eclipse the 600 mark.
However..........when the test was over... there it was... a big fat 510 staring me in the face. Even though I wasn't planning on applying with the score I got that day, I didn't expect a step backwards like that.
So here o did I just waste a month of my life or should I buckle down and keep studying because a 700 before the end of the year is still possible?
Thanks All and God Bless
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15 Sep 2017, 15:55
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Going from 500 to 700 is a very significant improvement, but it can be done. I might consider working with a private GMAT tutor, if it's worth it from a ROI perspective.
What was your Quant/Verbal split?
What was your Quant/Verbal split?
15 Sep 2017, 16:40
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A month's time and Manhattan's material is probably not the best prep for your first attempt.
Here's what I would do:
1) Set a 60-75 day deadline.
2) Evaluate the free chapters on gmatprepnow.com (I recommend) or any of the other courses GMATClub reviews recommend and see if they help me improve.
3) Attempt 5-8 questions of each category (DS, PS, RC, SC & CR) from the OG and OG Supplements (Quant Review, Verbal Review).
4) From Day 30 onward, schedule an official GMAC CAT every weekend.
If you want a more detailed study plan, subscriber to GMATClub's 60 day study plan. From personal experience, GMAT is less an exam of academics and more of patience/practice/keeping your cool.
Feel free to reach out on PM if you think I can be of any other help.
Here's what I would do:
1) Set a 60-75 day deadline.
2) Evaluate the free chapters on gmatprepnow.com (I recommend) or any of the other courses GMATClub reviews recommend and see if they help me improve.
3) Attempt 5-8 questions of each category (DS, PS, RC, SC & CR) from the OG and OG Supplements (Quant Review, Verbal Review).
4) From Day 30 onward, schedule an official GMAC CAT every weekend.
If you want a more detailed study plan, subscriber to GMATClub's 60 day study plan. From personal experience, GMAT is less an exam of academics and more of patience/practice/keeping your cool.
Feel free to reach out on PM if you think I can be of any other help.
