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02 Mar 2015, 20:33
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After 3 months of intense preparation I finally took the gmat this weekend. On gmat prep and vertias tests I was scoring between 660-710 with my verbal scores ranging from 35-42 (35-38 on gmatprep) and quant from 43-49 (scored between 47-49 on gmatprep). I felt good about the test and was hoping for a 700. I ended up getting a 650 (quant-42, Verbal-38). For Math I completely bombed and choked. I was having trouble applying basic concepts and I am sure I made countless dumb errors. I took all the gmat club tests and even scored a 96% on my final test a week before the real test. I am really disappointed in my performance.
I want to retake the test...does anyone have stories/recommendations on how to go about the next month before my retake. I feel like I am sufficient in most concepts to at least obtain a 46-47 but could not execute under pressure.
Since I did so bad on math I really want to attack my foundations to diagnose where I went wrong, but other then that I am not sure what to do other then starting from square 1 on quant. I literally got a a higher score on my first test without scoring.
Finally, for verbal I scored a 66% on SC on my advanced score report. Outside the Manhattan book, does anyone have a good recommendation on practice materiel for SC? I would love to maximize my Verbal score to take the pressure off quant.
Thanks!
I want to retake the test...does anyone have stories/recommendations on how to go about the next month before my retake. I feel like I am sufficient in most concepts to at least obtain a 46-47 but could not execute under pressure.
Since I did so bad on math I really want to attack my foundations to diagnose where I went wrong, but other then that I am not sure what to do other then starting from square 1 on quant. I literally got a a higher score on my first test without scoring.
Finally, for verbal I scored a 66% on SC on my advanced score report. Outside the Manhattan book, does anyone have a good recommendation on practice materiel for SC? I would love to maximize my Verbal score to take the pressure off quant.
Thanks!
04 Mar 2015, 08:11
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Feel free to read some stories from our students: www.gmatpill.com/testimonials
For math, you will need to consider all the variations off of a core math question you might get. For example, there are work/rate questions, coordinate geometry questions, sum of sequences, etc. You may feel like you understand the concept -- but when the question is asked in a slightly different way -- you may get tripped up. So we recommend learning these core concepts and doing exercises around each core question so you know the scope of how this type of question can potentially be asked. This is the approach we take.
For math, you will need to consider all the variations off of a core math question you might get. For example, there are work/rate questions, coordinate geometry questions, sum of sequences, etc. You may feel like you understand the concept -- but when the question is asked in a slightly different way -- you may get tripped up. So we recommend learning these core concepts and doing exercises around each core question so you know the scope of how this type of question can potentially be asked. This is the approach we take.
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Hi uconn2019,
First off, a 650 is a solid score (it's right around the 80th percentile), and it might be enough to get you into Business School. You have to remember that Business Schools look at your OVERALL application and no score (not even an 800) would guarantee you anything.
All of that having been said, your 650 is also 'in range' of your practice scores. GMAC has publicly stated that your Official Score is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming the same potential 'swing' in your practice scores, the 650 is in your range (albeit at the low end).
I'd like to know a bit more about the practice CATS/Tests that you took:
1) Did you take the entire CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) When was your last CAT before Test Day (not a Club Test)?
3) What time of day did you take your CATs and what time of day was your Official GMAT?
A Q42 means that you did pretty well on the straight-forward "math" questions, but you missed out on a bunch of 'strategy' points (including a number of DS questions) and you would have made some silly/little mistakes on a few questions throughout the section.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 650 is a solid score (it's right around the 80th percentile), and it might be enough to get you into Business School. You have to remember that Business Schools look at your OVERALL application and no score (not even an 800) would guarantee you anything.
All of that having been said, your 650 is also 'in range' of your practice scores. GMAC has publicly stated that your Official Score is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming the same potential 'swing' in your practice scores, the 650 is in your range (albeit at the low end).
I'd like to know a bit more about the practice CATS/Tests that you took:
1) Did you take the entire CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) When was your last CAT before Test Day (not a Club Test)?
3) What time of day did you take your CATs and what time of day was your Official GMAT?
A Q42 means that you did pretty well on the straight-forward "math" questions, but you missed out on a bunch of 'strategy' points (including a number of DS questions) and you would have made some silly/little mistakes on a few questions throughout the section.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
