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20 Apr 2003, 12:54
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Hi guys,
I've just wanted to share my experiences on taking the GMAT
, so no one goes through what I've just been through. I wrote my GMAT this morning, and decided to cancel my score about 15 questions into the Quant. section. First, here's my background:
- Studied for about 2 months (total 150 - 200 hours)
- Fully completed OG, Kaplan, PR, Insiders Guide
- PP#1: 730 (without reading official guide)
- PP#2: 710 (about a third of the way through the guide)
- Kaplan CD: 610, 600, 600, 600
- Princeton Review: 720 , 710
- Aiming for a 700+ score
For the AWA, I was surprised that the Issue essay came first, instead of the Argument. No matter, both were straight from the OG, and were not too difficult.
For some reason, I was really nervous about the Quant. I have an engineering background, which makes this even more unusual. I did very well on the PP practice tests (#1: Q49 and #2: Q50), but I got totally RATTLED when I hit a question (#4 or #5)that I couldn't find an answer to (in the choices). So I started to doubt myself, redo my work, worry about the clock, and essentially freak out. This behavior started to perpetuate itself as more questions came around, even really simple ones that I'd had no problems solving in practice.
Believe me, this is not atypical test-taking behaviour for me, so I was really disturbed by how I reacted. I'm not sure how to make sure this does not happen again. In retrospect, I feel that I started to think more about how the questions were going to screw up my score, rather than focusing on the question itself. This cost me dearly (not to mention the $200).
I decided to stick around for the Verbal, which was actually quite reasonable, and very similar to the OG. If you can do the questions in the book, you'll be fine.
I feel I should emphasize that I don't think the Quant. on the real thing is any harder, so please don't get discouraged. It just looks a little different than some of the stuff in the OG (more steps, wordier, etc.). And that apparently was enough to throw me off.
Any suggestions folks? I feel like my effort in studying has been wasted, as I was really looking forward to getting this off my back. I am at a loss at what to do. Take a break for a few weeks? Schedule another exam right away?
Thanks for your input.
I've just wanted to share my experiences on taking the GMAT
, so no one goes through what I've just been through. I wrote my GMAT this morning, and decided to cancel my score about 15 questions into the Quant. section. First, here's my background:
- Studied for about 2 months (total 150 - 200 hours)
- Fully completed OG, Kaplan, PR, Insiders Guide
- PP#1: 730 (without reading official guide)
- PP#2: 710 (about a third of the way through the guide)
- Kaplan CD: 610, 600, 600, 600
- Princeton Review: 720 , 710
- Aiming for a 700+ score
For the AWA, I was surprised that the Issue essay came first, instead of the Argument. No matter, both were straight from the OG, and were not too difficult.
For some reason, I was really nervous about the Quant. I have an engineering background, which makes this even more unusual. I did very well on the PP practice tests (#1: Q49 and #2: Q50), but I got totally RATTLED when I hit a question (#4 or #5)that I couldn't find an answer to (in the choices). So I started to doubt myself, redo my work, worry about the clock, and essentially freak out. This behavior started to perpetuate itself as more questions came around, even really simple ones that I'd had no problems solving in practice.
Believe me, this is not atypical test-taking behaviour for me, so I was really disturbed by how I reacted. I'm not sure how to make sure this does not happen again. In retrospect, I feel that I started to think more about how the questions were going to screw up my score, rather than focusing on the question itself. This cost me dearly (not to mention the $200).
I decided to stick around for the Verbal, which was actually quite reasonable, and very similar to the OG. If you can do the questions in the book, you'll be fine.
I feel I should emphasize that I don't think the Quant. on the real thing is any harder, so please don't get discouraged. It just looks a little different than some of the stuff in the OG (more steps, wordier, etc.). And that apparently was enough to throw me off.
Any suggestions folks? I feel like my effort in studying has been wasted, as I was really looking forward to getting this off my back. I am at a loss at what to do. Take a break for a few weeks? Schedule another exam right away?
Thanks for your input.
22 Apr 2003, 06:51
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Hi guys,
I've just wanted to share my experiences on taking the GMAT , so no one goes through what I've just been through. I wrote my GMAT this morning, and decided to cancel my score about 15 questions into the Quant. section. First, here's my background:
- Studied for about 2 months (total 150 - 200 hours)
- Fully completed OG, Kaplan, PR, Insiders Guide
- PP#1: 730 (without reading official guide)
- PP#2: 710 (about a third of the way through the guide)
- Kaplan CD: 610, 600, 600, 600
- Princeton Review: 720 , 710
- Aiming for a 700+ score
For the AWA, I was surprised that the Issue essay came first, instead of the Argument. No matter, both were straight from the OG, and were not too difficult.
For some reason, I was really nervous about the Quant. I have an engineering background, which makes this even more unusual. I did very well on the PP practice tests (#1: Q49 and #2: Q50), but I got totally RATTLED when I hit a question (#4 or #5)that I couldn't find an answer to (in the choices). So I started to doubt myself, redo my work, worry about the clock, and essentially freak out. This behavior started to perpetuate itself as more questions came around, even really simple ones that I'd had no problems solving in practice.
Believe me, this is not atypical test-taking behaviour for me, so I was really disturbed by how I reacted. I'm not sure how to make sure this does not happen again. In retrospect, I feel that I started to think more about how the questions were going to screw up my score, rather than focusing on the question itself. This cost me dearly (not to mention the $200).
I decided to stick around for the Verbal, which was actually quite reasonable, and very similar to the OG. If you can do the questions in the book, you'll be fine.
I feel I should emphasize that I don't think the Quant. on the real thing is any harder, so please don't get discouraged. It just looks a little different than some of the stuff in the OG (more steps, wordier, etc.). And that apparently was enough to throw me off.
Any suggestions folks? I feel like my effort in studying has been wasted, as I was really looking forward to getting this off my back. I am at a loss at what to do. Take a break for a few weeks? Schedule another exam right away?
Thanks for your input.
I've just wanted to share my experiences on taking the GMAT
, so no one goes through what I've just been through. I wrote my GMAT this morning, and decided to cancel my score about 15 questions into the Quant. section. First, here's my background:- Studied for about 2 months (total 150 - 200 hours)
- Fully completed OG, Kaplan, PR, Insiders Guide
- PP#1: 730 (without reading official guide)
- PP#2: 710 (about a third of the way through the guide)
- Kaplan CD: 610, 600, 600, 600
- Princeton Review: 720 , 710
- Aiming for a 700+ score
For the AWA, I was surprised that the Issue essay came first, instead of the Argument. No matter, both were straight from the OG, and were not too difficult.
For some reason, I was really nervous about the Quant. I have an engineering background, which makes this even more unusual. I did very well on the PP practice tests (#1: Q49 and #2: Q50), but I got totally RATTLED when I hit a question (#4 or #5)that I couldn't find an answer to (in the choices). So I started to doubt myself, redo my work, worry about the clock, and essentially freak out. This behavior started to perpetuate itself as more questions came around, even really simple ones that I'd had no problems solving in practice.
Believe me, this is not atypical test-taking behaviour for me, so I was really disturbed by how I reacted. I'm not sure how to make sure this does not happen again. In retrospect, I feel that I started to think more about how the questions were going to screw up my score, rather than focusing on the question itself. This cost me dearly (not to mention the $200).
I decided to stick around for the Verbal, which was actually quite reasonable, and very similar to the OG. If you can do the questions in the book, you'll be fine.
I feel I should emphasize that I don't think the Quant. on the real thing is any harder, so please don't get discouraged. It just looks a little different than some of the stuff in the OG (more steps, wordier, etc.). And that apparently was enough to throw me off.
Any suggestions folks? I feel like my effort in studying has been wasted, as I was really looking forward to getting this off my back. I am at a loss at what to do. Take a break for a few weeks? Schedule another exam right away?
Thanks for your input.
Speaking about doubting oneself
I have checked all my answers to the questions twice or at least tried to go thought the logic a few times, if I could do it.
My test was a year ago and the Math seemed reasonable - I got 48 or 49. I had only one hard question that came #12 or 14 that kept me sweating for 3 mins and then forced to guess.
Nevertheless, despite checks and such, I never found an error in my original calcualations and stort of stopped checking answers by the mid of the Quant section. But then I had 2 PS questions that did not have teh answers that I got. This really got me worried since I started thinking that I must have missed a good number of questions and only thanks to heavens the answer choices did not match this time.
No need to hide, I was neverous. I did not think about canceling the score though since my curiousity was killing me, but I was always thinking that I would fail the test and get under 600. I had no clue I would get 750 - I just did not know since the test keeps you on the verge of your abilities and you constantly feel as thought you will fail and mess up - the nature of the GMAT.
I just wanted to let this out, and as to your question,
I would try to retake a few tests to try restore confidence. You sound very solid in your prep and background, so I see no problems. Get the test scheduled as soon as you can on a weekend or sometime when you can have a day of rest just before - my persoanl suggestion.
Bogdan.
22 Apr 2003, 09:30
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Hi,
I am really concerned though about your performance. I am an engineering graduate too and am goin to take the GMAT in the next few days. I am preparing more from the OG only now and have almost given up the Kaplan's and Princeton's. This is after the various people's experiences read on the net. I have come to belive that if the OG is what would be like the GMAT then it is not worth to pay more attention to the scores off KAplan and Pricenton. As, i fair good consistenly on the Quant section in high 40's but never on the verbal.
This is where my confidence goes absymally low. Now, few days to go i am getting nightmares like what will when i start the Quant section and dont get any answer right or the ones specified in the options. I would totally freak out. This has happend once at home itself while giving a practice test. I wasnt even able to do a simple subtraction. I freaked out. So, when i read more on this forumn that the initial question on the Quant are tough, i just feel what will happen if i dont get them right. But yes i believe in one thing, if it has to happen it will happen. If i am positive about my ability and hard work which has been done to preapre for the test then i shall fair best to my abilities and get the score i desire.
May not be that convincing for you, as you too would have gone for the test with positive mentality . But my personal gut feeling would be not to give up. Lets see i should hold on to what i say on my test.
Now, a question for Bogdan and others too on this forumn who have given GMAT, please tell me how much does the AWA score matter on the GMAT and in applying to schools.
Does a low score of 4 or 4.5 on AWA means that you would be out of contendership for top schools even if GMAT score is high.
Also, i would like to know how much time should a person spend on to preapre for AWA.
Thanks
I am really concerned though about your performance. I am an engineering graduate too and am goin to take the GMAT in the next few days. I am preparing more from the OG only now and have almost given up the Kaplan's and Princeton's. This is after the various people's experiences read on the net. I have come to belive that if the OG is what would be like the GMAT then it is not worth to pay more attention to the scores off KAplan and Pricenton. As, i fair good consistenly on the Quant section in high 40's but never on the verbal.
This is where my confidence goes absymally low. Now, few days to go i am getting nightmares like what will when i start the Quant section and dont get any answer right or the ones specified in the options. I would totally freak out. This has happend once at home itself while giving a practice test. I wasnt even able to do a simple subtraction. I freaked out. So, when i read more on this forumn that the initial question on the Quant are tough, i just feel what will happen if i dont get them right. But yes i believe in one thing, if it has to happen it will happen. If i am positive about my ability and hard work which has been done to preapre for the test then i shall fair best to my abilities and get the score i desire.
May not be that convincing for you, as you too would have gone for the test with positive mentality . But my personal gut feeling would be not to give up. Lets see i should hold on to what i say on my test.
Now, a question for Bogdan and others too on this forumn who have given GMAT, please tell me how much does the AWA score matter on the GMAT and in applying to schools.
Does a low score of 4 or 4.5 on AWA means that you would be out of contendership for top schools even if GMAT score is high.
Also, i would like to know how much time should a person spend on to preapre for AWA.
Thanks
