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14 Dec 2011, 19:21
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Hello everyone
I recently gave my GMAT. I scored meagre 570 Q42 V26(13 Dec 2011). kind of anti climax for me.
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Flashback
Following were my mock test results
MGMAT1 640 Q43 V34 (25 Nov 2011)
MGMAT2 650 Q46 V33 (02 Dec 2011)
MGMAT3 680 Q47 V36 (04 Dec 2011)
GMATPREP1- 690 Q50 V33 (05 Dec 2011)
MGMAT4 670 Q47 V34 (09 Dec 2011)
I couldn't understand how pressure took a toll on me on the day. I just wasn't able to grasp anything I was reading on that day. Few things that I could figure out for underperforming are stamina-i never wrote AWAs in my practice tests-, anxiety- before the test day and probably during the test as well-, and the ability to handle stress-although I hate to admit the third point but its true-.
The materials I used were MGMAT SC, Aristotle SC, Powerscore CR and 5 MGMAT quant guides. For practice i mainly used OG12 and verbal review 2nd edn.
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Although I am considering a retake, I am not sure how do I approach things further? Especially because my scores in the mock tests were in the range of 670s 680s ( Q 47 V34 ), I am not looking for any score less than 40 in verbal in my next attempt. It is always easier said than done, but I am committed to put sincere efforts.
I do have one more weakness which i haven't mentioned; I am not a fast reader and almost always I rushed towards the end of the verbal section but until my real GMAT I was not worried with that as I was scoring in the mid 30s.
Any suggestions to help me improve?
I recently gave my GMAT. I scored meagre 570 Q42 V26(13 Dec 2011). kind of anti climax for me.
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Flashback
Following were my mock test results
MGMAT1 640 Q43 V34 (25 Nov 2011)
MGMAT2 650 Q46 V33 (02 Dec 2011)
MGMAT3 680 Q47 V36 (04 Dec 2011)
GMATPREP1- 690 Q50 V33 (05 Dec 2011)
MGMAT4 670 Q47 V34 (09 Dec 2011)
I couldn't understand how pressure took a toll on me on the day. I just wasn't able to grasp anything I was reading on that day. Few things that I could figure out for underperforming are stamina-i never wrote AWAs in my practice tests-, anxiety- before the test day and probably during the test as well-, and the ability to handle stress-although I hate to admit the third point but its true-.
The materials I used were MGMAT SC, Aristotle SC, Powerscore CR and 5 MGMAT quant guides. For practice i mainly used OG12 and verbal review 2nd edn.
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Although I am considering a retake, I am not sure how do I approach things further? Especially because my scores in the mock tests were in the range of 670s 680s ( Q 47 V34 ), I am not looking for any score less than 40 in verbal in my next attempt. It is always easier said than done, but I am committed to put sincere efforts.
I do have one more weakness which i haven't mentioned; I am not a fast reader and almost always I rushed towards the end of the verbal section but until my real GMAT I was not worried with that as I was scoring in the mid 30s.
Any suggestions to help me improve?
14 Dec 2011, 20:27
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perhaps depends on what score you are looking for.
Looking at your significant different - i would recommend taking the GMAT again even without much prep, just doing it with more confidence. Would recommend tackling your weakness - reading and spending as much time as you can with fiction, magazines, newspapers, and books.
However, that depends if you are applying R2 this year or R3 or next year. You may not have the time.
Looking at your significant different - i would recommend taking the GMAT again even without much prep, just doing it with more confidence. Would recommend tackling your weakness - reading and spending as much time as you can with fiction, magazines, newspapers, and books.
However, that depends if you are applying R2 this year or R3 or next year. You may not have the time.
14 Dec 2011, 21:14
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The easiest way to deal with anxiety is to be confident and the easiest way to be confident is to believe in yourself and your preparation. On that note, I think you should switch up your mock test procedure and do the AWA as well. The results will tell you if you're actually have a stamina issue. If you do then your problem can be easily fixed with more practices, if not then you can go into the exam confident that you have the stamina to match whatever the GMAT can throw at you. Win win situation 
