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25 Oct 2011, 21:12
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Test 1: 500
Verbal: 28
Quantitative: 31
Essay: 5.0
Test 2: 610
Verbal: 35
Quantitative: 39
Essay: 5.0
Test 3: 460
Verbal: 26
Quantitative: 27
Essay: 6.0
Background: For all three tests I primarily used Kaplan. For the first test I took a live classroom course, the second test I took a Kaplan live online class and the third test I took a live online Kaplan Advanced class. I thought the Kaplan Advanced course would cover new questions but it didn't. They did send me an advanced book but the question count was very limited.
With all three tests I used the following prep material MGMAT Guide 4: Word Translations, MGMAT Guide 5: Geometry, and OG 12th edition. For my third test I burnt out way before the official test day because when I was taking the first set of Kaplan CATs I was scoring back and forth between 590 and 570. On my final CAT I completely bombed it. Fatigue set in and I scored 540, I was literally going through the motions during the practice CAT. I sat for the exam the next day and ended up with a 460 (embarrassing and shocking all at once, because I previously got a 610 ). I just don't know what happened, I should have at least scored a 610 (maybe).
I can narrow down the mistakes I made when studying all three times: I did not keep and error log, I used very familiar content (which I thought would be a non issue), and my studying was not 100% focused, it was very scattered. I did clock in at least 3 hours during the week and at least 5 hours during the weekend, but like I said very scattered and often interrupted.
As I am writing this it feels silly because my problems seem very evident, in regards to the amount of time I spent studying and the material I used. But I am writing this post in hopes that maybe someone can give me advice about a new approach I should take, and books I should use. I think maybe I need to brush up on the fundamentals, and definitely take tests from other test prep course besides Kaplan. I don't know if it's worth investing more money into another course, I just looked up the MGMAT bootcamp course, maybe that's worth it?
Help!?!
I really don't know what happened the third time around (I know I was very nervous). I am planning on taking it again, but before I waste more time (I will actually focus this time), and money I was hoping someone would have some insight (even if it is harsh).
Verbal: 28
Quantitative: 31
Essay: 5.0
Test 2: 610
Verbal: 35
Quantitative: 39
Essay: 5.0
Test 3: 460
Verbal: 26
Quantitative: 27
Essay: 6.0
Background: For all three tests I primarily used Kaplan. For the first test I took a live classroom course, the second test I took a Kaplan live online class and the third test I took a live online Kaplan Advanced class. I thought the Kaplan Advanced course would cover new questions but it didn't. They did send me an advanced book but the question count was very limited.
With all three tests I used the following prep material MGMAT Guide 4: Word Translations, MGMAT Guide 5: Geometry, and OG 12th edition. For my third test I burnt out way before the official test day because when I was taking the first set of Kaplan CATs I was scoring back and forth between 590 and 570. On my final CAT I completely bombed it. Fatigue set in and I scored 540, I was literally going through the motions during the practice CAT. I sat for the exam the next day and ended up with a 460 (embarrassing and shocking all at once, because I previously got a 610 ). I just don't know what happened, I should have at least scored a 610 (maybe).
I can narrow down the mistakes I made when studying all three times: I did not keep and error log, I used very familiar content (which I thought would be a non issue), and my studying was not 100% focused, it was very scattered. I did clock in at least 3 hours during the week and at least 5 hours during the weekend, but like I said very scattered and often interrupted.
As I am writing this it feels silly because my problems seem very evident, in regards to the amount of time I spent studying and the material I used. But I am writing this post in hopes that maybe someone can give me advice about a new approach I should take, and books I should use. I think maybe I need to brush up on the fundamentals, and definitely take tests from other test prep course besides Kaplan. I don't know if it's worth investing more money into another course, I just looked up the MGMAT bootcamp course, maybe that's worth it?
Help!?!
I really don't know what happened the third time around (I know I was very nervous). I am planning on taking it again, but before I waste more time (I will actually focus this time), and money I was hoping someone would have some insight (even if it is harsh).
26 Oct 2011, 01:16
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Hey , I think it was just bad luck. Looking at your scores it is evident that you definitely can get a much, much better score but sometimes **** happens 
. If you miss first couple of questions in the exam it is impossible to get to a higher score, and this is the reason I hate all computer adaptive tests. My guess is that you were much better prepared this time but tried to over-think during those first few questions which have obvious answers, no tricks. This the problem with doing a lot of difficult questions , we try to think every question is a trick question 
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My advice (might look stupid), if you want to hit 700 plus, only do OG12 questions and GMAT-prep a week before exam nothing else.. helps you realize very few questions are tricky.
Final advice as soon as you hit your desired score or higher, 3 times in row on GMAT prep, take the test date within a week or so.. you have reached the top of the curve and can give best performance at that time.
I hope that helps !!
. If you miss first couple of questions in the exam it is impossible to get to a higher score, and this is the reason I hate all computer adaptive tests. My guess is that you were much better prepared this time but tried to over-think during those first few questions which have obvious answers, no tricks. This the problem with doing a lot of difficult questions , we try to think every question is a trick question .My advice (might look stupid), if you want to hit 700 plus, only do OG12 questions and GMAT-prep a week before exam nothing else.. helps you realize very few questions are tricky.
Final advice as soon as you hit your desired score or higher, 3 times in row on GMAT prep, take the test date within a week or so.. you have reached the top of the curve and can give best performance at that time.
I hope that helps !!
01 Nov 2011, 19:44
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Hi sandeepg1983,
Thank you for your response. Yea the score was very unfortunate, but like you said **** happens.
I will take your advice but since I'm feeling a bit shaken and extremely nervous about the retake I think I will first just read over the GMAT critical reasoning bible, MGMAT SC, then practice problems from the Kaplan GMAT workbook, OG verbal review, OG quantitative review then finally the OG and GMAT prep.The only reason I would look at the other books is because I don't want to burn myself out too much but I want to calm myself down a bit by reviewing material I didn't really look at the second time around.
Do you think it's too much prep that may lead to a burn out again, given that your advice was OG12 and GMAT prep?
I plan/hope to retake it in Dec.
Thanks!
Thank you for your response. Yea the score was very unfortunate, but like you said **** happens.
I will take your advice but since I'm feeling a bit shaken and extremely nervous about the retake I think I will first just read over the GMAT critical reasoning bible, MGMAT SC, then practice problems from the Kaplan GMAT workbook, OG verbal review, OG quantitative review then finally the OG and GMAT prep.The only reason I would look at the other books is because I don't want to burn myself out too much but I want to calm myself down a bit by reviewing material I didn't really look at the second time around.
Do you think it's too much prep that may lead to a burn out again, given that your advice was OG12 and GMAT prep?
I plan/hope to retake it in Dec.
Thanks!
, would agree with me that alot of it comes down to having HOPE! Hope in yourself! 
