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05 Jul 2014, 09:43
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Dear admins, moderators and members,
I have booked my GMAT two weeks from today but still facing some fundamental problem with my preparation. Before sharing my issue here is a small background:
I appeared for GMAT after two months of preparation and scored 640 (V29, Q48, AWA 5.5, IR4) in Dec 2013.
Material used: e-GMAT for verbal, Manhattan for Quant, Kaplan books and made my own notes.
Total questions practised: ~3000 from various sources including OG, GMATClub tests (only for Quant), GMATPrep QP1, Manhattan full length exams, GMATPrep Exam 1 & 2 etc.
The sole reason for my failure in Dec 2013 test was Panic. I was scared of the exam, could not sleep the previous night. Woke up with a fatigue in morning. Still kept myself positive for the exam. I started the exam with AWA (prepared only from Chineeseburnd advise on gmatclub), IR went well (i took is as a puzzle in newspaper). Quant start was not good, i became scared toward the end of the Quant section. Verbal started well but soon fatigue took over me and i felt dizzy by 15th question. I tried to keep cool but gave up by 25th question. After this, i could not read at all, forget comprehending text. This resulted in a less score.
Soon after exam, i switched jobs and gave my 100% to new job and kept GMAT aside. Not to loose the touch i joined a local institute in bangalore. The concepts were good and i thought i got grip of the Verbal section to some extent.
I started my preparation (mostly on and off) again from Mar 2014 but it was in early Jun that i became serious about the exam. Now after some revision of SC, CR and RC concepts and some practice, I gave GMATPrep tests and following is the summary:
GMATPrep Exam 1 : 650 (Q45, V34)
GMATPrep Exam 2 : 660 (Q47, V34)
GMATPrep Exam 3 : 680 (Q48, V35, IR5) - Gave in real exam conditions at the institute.
As you can see, although i can handle Quant section (I have not revised Quant theory and practiced fewer questions), I am unable to determine what's wrong with my Verbal. On an average, number of incorrect questions is the same for SC, CR and RC. The mistakes are a mix of concepts, overlooking, and missing the main point (Also, the question i marked second best was correct).
With two weeks away from the exam, i need your help on what should i focus on (I am taking last week off for Manhattan exams). Should i revise concepts? Should i practice more questions? Or there is something else which i am missing out from my preparation? Please help me out. My aim is to break the 700 barrier (Which i can't do without breaking V40 barrier).
Regards,
Saurabh
I have booked my GMAT two weeks from today but still facing some fundamental problem with my preparation. Before sharing my issue here is a small background:
I appeared for GMAT after two months of preparation and scored 640 (V29, Q48, AWA 5.5, IR4) in Dec 2013.
Material used: e-GMAT for verbal, Manhattan for Quant, Kaplan books and made my own notes.
Total questions practised: ~3000 from various sources including OG, GMATClub tests (only for Quant), GMATPrep QP1, Manhattan full length exams, GMATPrep Exam 1 & 2 etc.
The sole reason for my failure in Dec 2013 test was Panic. I was scared of the exam, could not sleep the previous night. Woke up with a fatigue in morning. Still kept myself positive for the exam. I started the exam with AWA (prepared only from Chineeseburnd advise on gmatclub), IR went well (i took is as a puzzle in newspaper). Quant start was not good, i became scared toward the end of the Quant section. Verbal started well but soon fatigue took over me and i felt dizzy by 15th question. I tried to keep cool but gave up by 25th question. After this, i could not read at all, forget comprehending text. This resulted in a less score.
Soon after exam, i switched jobs and gave my 100% to new job and kept GMAT aside. Not to loose the touch i joined a local institute in bangalore. The concepts were good and i thought i got grip of the Verbal section to some extent.
I started my preparation (mostly on and off) again from Mar 2014 but it was in early Jun that i became serious about the exam. Now after some revision of SC, CR and RC concepts and some practice, I gave GMATPrep tests and following is the summary:
GMATPrep Exam 1 : 650 (Q45, V34)
GMATPrep Exam 2 : 660 (Q47, V34)
GMATPrep Exam 3 : 680 (Q48, V35, IR5) - Gave in real exam conditions at the institute.
As you can see, although i can handle Quant section (I have not revised Quant theory and practiced fewer questions), I am unable to determine what's wrong with my Verbal. On an average, number of incorrect questions is the same for SC, CR and RC. The mistakes are a mix of concepts, overlooking, and missing the main point (Also, the question i marked second best was correct).
With two weeks away from the exam, i need your help on what should i focus on (I am taking last week off for Manhattan exams). Should i revise concepts? Should i practice more questions? Or there is something else which i am missing out from my preparation? Please help me out. My aim is to break the 700 barrier (Which i can't do without breaking V40 barrier).
Regards,
Saurabh
17 Jul 2014, 11:35
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Hi!
I recommend is the Official Guide for GMAT Review (the 12th and, especially 13th edition). It is a resource of real, retired GMAT questions.
In terms of how many hours per day a student should study, look at how much time you have available versus the hours discussed above. In general, we suggest that students study for at least 1.5 hours to 4 hours per weekday. If you find that 4 hours of study is too much and you are not assimilating information, then stop. It would be counterproductive to continue. Each session should be a maximum of one hour at a time, so do take a small break after each session to clear your head and renew your energies. Ideally about 10-17 hours per week is good, but this can easily go up or down based on availability. Part of the hours should also involve reviewing summaries and notes you should take on the summaries and stop signs.
Sincerely,
Evan
I recommend is the Official Guide for GMAT Review (the 12th and, especially 13th edition). It is a resource of real, retired GMAT questions.
In terms of how many hours per day a student should study, look at how much time you have available versus the hours discussed above. In general, we suggest that students study for at least 1.5 hours to 4 hours per weekday. If you find that 4 hours of study is too much and you are not assimilating information, then stop. It would be counterproductive to continue. Each session should be a maximum of one hour at a time, so do take a small break after each session to clear your head and renew your energies. Ideally about 10-17 hours per week is good, but this can easily go up or down based on availability. Part of the hours should also involve reviewing summaries and notes you should take on the summaries and stop signs.
Sincerely,
Evan
11 Aug 2014, 09:31
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Thanks Evan, I missed GMAT in this attempt as well. Will be preparing again for third time.
