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02 Mar 2012, 02:11
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hi guys...
my first attempt got me a score of 470. i was devastated because i was scoring better in practise tests. but yesterday, my score was 550, Q(43) V(23). From what i have planned, i am looking for at least a score of 600 to get into the school that i want. I hold a bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Masters in Energy Engineering. I plan to pursue Msc in Finance. I just hope this time i reach past 600. I have gone through all of the Manhattan Guides and OG11 and 12.
In my recent exam, I almost ran out of time on last 4 questions and had to make educated guess, but then finally managed to get last 2 questions right. I don't know what happened in Verbal. Maybe because i gave more attention to quant in my prep that i didn't do well in Verbal. And another thing, i ran out of time on the last question in verbal and ended up not attempting it.
In my first attempt, i was so tensed that i froze in my seat for many questions, panicked over not understanding quant questions and finally screwed it. This time my nerves was far in peace and i panicked only when i realized i am not going fast enough. But i took all the breaks and went to restroom and calmed myself.
I really want to do better.
this month, i am planning to do lot of tests and practise questions, zoom in and check out my weaknesses in verbal and work out on that because I am still fresh on my last prep. My next exam is scheduled on April 3rd.
Any suggestions, confidence boost, opinions, anything would help me now as I am really feeling like a failure.
my first attempt got me a score of 470. i was devastated because i was scoring better in practise tests. but yesterday, my score was 550, Q(43) V(23). From what i have planned, i am looking for at least a score of 600 to get into the school that i want. I hold a bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Masters in Energy Engineering. I plan to pursue Msc in Finance. I just hope this time i reach past 600. I have gone through all of the Manhattan Guides and OG11 and 12.
In my recent exam, I almost ran out of time on last 4 questions and had to make educated guess, but then finally managed to get last 2 questions right. I don't know what happened in Verbal. Maybe because i gave more attention to quant in my prep that i didn't do well in Verbal. And another thing, i ran out of time on the last question in verbal and ended up not attempting it.
In my first attempt, i was so tensed that i froze in my seat for many questions, panicked over not understanding quant questions and finally screwed it. This time my nerves was far in peace and i panicked only when i realized i am not going fast enough. But i took all the breaks and went to restroom and calmed myself.
I really want to do better.
this month, i am planning to do lot of tests and practise questions, zoom in and check out my weaknesses in verbal and work out on that because I am still fresh on my last prep. My next exam is scheduled on April 3rd.
Any suggestions, confidence boost, opinions, anything would help me now as I am really feeling like a failure.
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02 Mar 2012, 03:09
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Hi,
First of all , do not loose hope.
Though content is the most important part of scoring in GMAT, i believe a proper strategy is always required to use the content mastery you have gained during your prep.
First of all, you can share which tests were you taking as mock tests, because every prep company test has some or the other trends that can help you understand where you stand, any test from substandard prep can lead to wrong conclusion.
I can tell you with my experience that manhattan test are the most accurate in terms your score reflection.
You also need to see the consistency in your score ( verbal and quant ) to understand where you stand.
Now, overall if i come to what to do now ? , first identify your strengths and weaknesses, there must be some topics that you must feel are your strengths, if you dont know these points consciously, then refer to your tests and identify those areas. this will help you in deciding as to where should you give more time if required.
For those Q that are your weaknesses, use first 30 seconds to decide whether you will get the right answer by giving another 1.5 mins or not, if you think u can.. give additional 1.5 mins , else make an EDUCATED guess and move on.
I was scoring 560/570 in my gmat prep , i started managing my time consciously and i improved my score by 50 points in real gmat that too in a week's time, and believe me i studied least in that week.
Try this approach randomly with any test, and you will see the results.
All the best
First of all , do not loose hope.
Though content is the most important part of scoring in GMAT, i believe a proper strategy is always required to use the content mastery you have gained during your prep.
First of all, you can share which tests were you taking as mock tests, because every prep company test has some or the other trends that can help you understand where you stand, any test from substandard prep can lead to wrong conclusion.
I can tell you with my experience that manhattan test are the most accurate in terms your score reflection.
You also need to see the consistency in your score ( verbal and quant ) to understand where you stand.
Now, overall if i come to what to do now ? , first identify your strengths and weaknesses, there must be some topics that you must feel are your strengths, if you dont know these points consciously, then refer to your tests and identify those areas. this will help you in deciding as to where should you give more time if required.
For those Q that are your weaknesses, use first 30 seconds to decide whether you will get the right answer by giving another 1.5 mins or not, if you think u can.. give additional 1.5 mins , else make an EDUCATED guess and move on.
I was scoring 560/570 in my gmat prep , i started managing my time consciously and i improved my score by 50 points in real gmat that too in a week's time, and believe me i studied least in that week.
Try this approach randomly with any test, and you will see the results.
All the best
04 Mar 2012, 02:51
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Hi wayahead123,
Thanks for the advise. I was thinking the same. The mock tests I have done so far was the MGMAT tests. Believe me, I have been going through a range of around 600-650. From doing the tests, I kind of came into conclusion that for the score I am looking for, I really need to focus on getting the answers rights rather than timing. So, I guess I am not entirely correct.
After the initial meltdown from this attempt, I sat and realized that I have been ignoring my CR and RC a lot more than I thought. I feel i need to do a lot of timed exercises in these parts particularly. Is there any question banks you suggest???
The day before the exam, i was thinking that if i had more time to check out all the questions in this forum, I would have been doing well in my MGMATs. I think the improvement is my quant score, (atleast!!!) is due to all the information i got here. I have to do the same for Verbal.
I need your suggestion. Could you elaborate on the timed strategies? I mean, how many timed tests have you done on an average per week??? did you start with 1.5 min for each question intially or you upgraded to lesser time gradually?
Thanks for the advise. I was thinking the same. The mock tests I have done so far was the MGMAT tests. Believe me, I have been going through a range of around 600-650. From doing the tests, I kind of came into conclusion that for the score I am looking for, I really need to focus on getting the answers rights rather than timing. So, I guess I am not entirely correct.
After the initial meltdown from this attempt, I sat and realized that I have been ignoring my CR and RC a lot more than I thought. I feel i need to do a lot of timed exercises in these parts particularly. Is there any question banks you suggest???
The day before the exam, i was thinking that if i had more time to check out all the questions in this forum, I would have been doing well in my MGMATs. I think the improvement is my quant score, (atleast!!!) is due to all the information i got here. I have to do the same for Verbal.
I need your suggestion. Could you elaborate on the timed strategies? I mean, how many timed tests have you done on an average per week??? did you start with 1.5 min for each question intially or you upgraded to lesser time gradually?
