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19 Dec 2016, 01:29
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I started preparing for GMAT around 6 months back but really prepared seriously for around 40 days after I had booked my slot for the exam. During this entire I had been through various standard resources such as MGMAT SC, Powerscore CR, RC 99 and many more.
Initially I scored 460, when I first wrote my GMATPREP mock(Q36, V17). I am usually quite motivated and the score didn't dishearten me. I prepared atleast 3 hours then onwards. Getting a score of 540 on GMATPREP1(Reset). Overtime with lot of practice of the official GMAT guide, I improved and felt better approaching the various type of questions. I again took the GMATPREP2 around 3 weeks prior to my exam schedule and got a 640(Q45,V34) under standard conditions. In the days ahead I took the MGMAT exams 4,5 and 6 and scored 590 and 580 respectively. But on the day of the exam my score bombed to meagre 510, taking me back to stone age
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I am quite puzzled, surprised and shocked. I dont think I would be able to apply to any university this year. I have two options either I go for one more try which will leave me with just 8-9 days to complete the application even if score well or go for the application next year.
I would be highly grateful if the experts on the forum can help me on this. Thanks in advance.
Initially I scored 460, when I first wrote my GMATPREP mock(Q36, V17). I am usually quite motivated and the score didn't dishearten me. I prepared atleast 3 hours then onwards. Getting a score of 540 on GMATPREP1(Reset). Overtime with lot of practice of the official GMAT guide, I improved and felt better approaching the various type of questions. I again took the GMATPREP2 around 3 weeks prior to my exam schedule and got a 640(Q45,V34) under standard conditions. In the days ahead I took the MGMAT exams 4,5 and 6 and scored 590 and 580 respectively. But on the day of the exam my score bombed to meagre 510, taking me back to stone age
. I am quite puzzled, surprised and shocked. I dont think I would be able to apply to any university this year. I have two options either I go for one more try which will leave me with just 8-9 days to complete the application even if score well or go for the application next year.
I would be highly grateful if the experts on the forum can help me on this. Thanks in advance.
21 Dec 2016, 20:58
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Hi. Sorry to hear about your scoring issues.
Real quick - doing applications in a week is going to be useless. You have to get so many things aligned and figured out. Not sure when your deadlines are, but I would recommend evaluating your ability to submit an application at this point in time. If you think you can, then spend 80% of your time on apps and 20% to refresh the GMAT and take it in 14 days. That will determine if you apply this year or next.
P.S. My suggestion would be to spend no more than 3 months next time you take the test on prep and not drag it out.
Good Luck!
BB
Real quick - doing applications in a week is going to be useless. You have to get so many things aligned and figured out. Not sure when your deadlines are, but I would recommend evaluating your ability to submit an application at this point in time. If you think you can, then spend 80% of your time on apps and 20% to refresh the GMAT and take it in 14 days. That will determine if you apply this year or next.
P.S. My suggestion would be to spend no more than 3 months next time you take the test on prep and not drag it out.
Good Luck!
BB
22 Dec 2016, 10:37
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Hi Aspirant747,
BB brings up a good point - you shouldn't 'rush' to send in an application if it's not going to be a strong, well-constructed application. It's important to remember the REAL goal - to get into your first-choice Business School. While it's understandable that your plan was to apply now, your bigger goals/plans might require that you adjust your timeline a bit (so that you can increase your chances of getting into that Program).
1) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
BB brings up a good point - you shouldn't 'rush' to send in an application if it's not going to be a strong, well-constructed application. It's important to remember the REAL goal - to get into your first-choice Business School. While it's understandable that your plan was to apply now, your bigger goals/plans might require that you adjust your timeline a bit (so that you can increase your chances of getting into that Program).
1) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
