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Alantris
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09 Oct 2015, 12:01
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Hi folks,
I first attempted the GMAT early this year. I prepared using MGMAT guide books only and ended up scoring 610 (V38, Q36). I'm naturally strong on the verbal side but not so on the quant side.
After this debacle, I signed up for Magoosh hoping the 50-point score increase guarantee would help me get my dream score =>680. But I only managed to score 630. My verbal score went up but my quant score went down even further.
Now I'm considering a third attempt and since Magoosh didn't work for me, was considering private tutoring. However, private tutoring is expensive and something that'd be pretty hard for me to afford presently. So I was thinking whether I should give some other online course a shot this time.
However, I'm scared just in case that doesn't work either. Before magoosh, I had never really used an online prep system and after the dismal result after using magoosh, I'm worried whether an online prep is something that just doesn't work for me.
This would be pretty much be my final attempt at the gmat and if this doesn't work, I'd be out another $250 (GMAT fee), a month or two of prep and a whole wasted year as I won't be able to apply to schools this year.
Should I go for private tutoring, no matter how expensive it is? Or should I consider giving a different online prep course a chance?
Kinda confused, please advise.
Thanks!
I first attempted the GMAT early this year. I prepared using MGMAT guide books only and ended up scoring 610 (V38, Q36). I'm naturally strong on the verbal side but not so on the quant side.
After this debacle, I signed up for Magoosh hoping the 50-point score increase guarantee would help me get my dream score =>680. But I only managed to score 630. My verbal score went up but my quant score went down even further.
Now I'm considering a third attempt and since Magoosh didn't work for me, was considering private tutoring. However, private tutoring is expensive and something that'd be pretty hard for me to afford presently. So I was thinking whether I should give some other online course a shot this time.
However, I'm scared just in case that doesn't work either. Before magoosh, I had never really used an online prep system and after the dismal result after using magoosh, I'm worried whether an online prep is something that just doesn't work for me.
This would be pretty much be my final attempt at the gmat and if this doesn't work, I'd be out another $250 (GMAT fee), a month or two of prep and a whole wasted year as I won't be able to apply to schools this year.
Should I go for private tutoring, no matter how expensive it is? Or should I consider giving a different online prep course a chance?
Kinda confused, please advise.
Thanks!
09 Oct 2015, 18:34
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Hi Alantris,
A 610 is an above-average score; depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you might have a score 'in the range' of what they're looking for.
That all having been said, before we can talk about how you might best continue to study, I'd like to know more about the work that you've done so far and your timeline/goals:
1) How long did you study before each of your GMATs?
2) What was your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores on your second attempt?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?
Considering how strong your Verbal Scaled Scores are, you really just need to find the right approach to handling the Quant section. The resources that you've used so far just haven't been enough to help you learn to score at a higher level, but there are PLENTY of options that should help you to improve.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
A 610 is an above-average score; depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you might have a score 'in the range' of what they're looking for.
That all having been said, before we can talk about how you might best continue to study, I'd like to know more about the work that you've done so far and your timeline/goals:
1) How long did you study before each of your GMATs?
2) What was your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores on your second attempt?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?
Considering how strong your Verbal Scaled Scores are, you really just need to find the right approach to handling the Quant section. The resources that you've used so far just haven't been enough to help you learn to score at a higher level, but there are PLENTY of options that should help you to improve.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Alantris
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10 Oct 2015, 02:45
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Hi,
Thanks for your response.
1. I studied for 4 months for my first attempt. (Spent a month with MGMAT foundation math book as math was really weak). For the second attempt, I studied for 3 months primarily with magoosh and MGMAT set of guide books.
2. My score was Q35, V41. Total 630.
3. I'm planning to apply latest by next month or so.
4. I'm looking at 1-year mba programs so schools such as IE, Sauder, Melbourne business school and might even try for INSEAD if I get a good enough score.
I'd appreciate if you could share how I could boost my quant score. Since time is short, I'm keen to go for my third attempt soon.
Thanks!
Thanks for your response.
1. I studied for 4 months for my first attempt. (Spent a month with MGMAT foundation math book as math was really weak). For the second attempt, I studied for 3 months primarily with magoosh and MGMAT set of guide books.
2. My score was Q35, V41. Total 630.
3. I'm planning to apply latest by next month or so.
4. I'm looking at 1-year mba programs so schools such as IE, Sauder, Melbourne business school and might even try for INSEAD if I get a good enough score.
I'd appreciate if you could share how I could boost my quant score. Since time is short, I'm keen to go for my third attempt soon.
Thanks!
