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05 Aug 2015, 09:12
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GMAT Experts ,
I plan to appear for GMAT exam by August end. I started GMAT preparation few months back but geared up from couple of months back. I completed OG 13, and GMATPrep tests. However, my score remains same in both. 680 with Q50 and V32. In both the cases, I failed to sustain the momentum in verbal section after I crossed first 9 or 10 questions. In both the cases, only one question was incorrect within the first 10, but got around sequential 5-7 questions wrong, and then scattered wrongs.
After each test, when I analysed the questions, I tried to re-attempt those without time limit. And that's the way I practice. Surprisingly, I got most of them correct.
Hence, I am unable to figure out whether the strategy / time pressure / anxiety of verbal throws me out within that 10 to 30 questions slot. I tried to practice with bunch of questions - for example - 15-20 questions , even then I get 80% accuracy with no time crunch.
Surprisingly, in the last GMATPrep , I got 3 RC questions wrong out of total 12 RC questions , and RC ability in GMATPrep comes out to be 29%. So, going by the stats , I am getting more and more confused.
Any help from your side , and any guidance to shoot up the verbal score would be great.
I plan to appear for GMAT exam by August end. I started GMAT preparation few months back but geared up from couple of months back. I completed OG 13, and GMATPrep tests. However, my score remains same in both. 680 with Q50 and V32. In both the cases, I failed to sustain the momentum in verbal section after I crossed first 9 or 10 questions. In both the cases, only one question was incorrect within the first 10, but got around sequential 5-7 questions wrong, and then scattered wrongs.
After each test, when I analysed the questions, I tried to re-attempt those without time limit. And that's the way I practice. Surprisingly, I got most of them correct.
Hence, I am unable to figure out whether the strategy / time pressure / anxiety of verbal throws me out within that 10 to 30 questions slot. I tried to practice with bunch of questions - for example - 15-20 questions , even then I get 80% accuracy with no time crunch.
Surprisingly, in the last GMATPrep , I got 3 RC questions wrong out of total 12 RC questions , and RC ability in GMATPrep comes out to be 29%. So, going by the stats , I am getting more and more confused.
Any help from your side , and any guidance to shoot up the verbal score would be great.
05 Aug 2015, 09:24
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mitrahere
MItrahere -
It sounds as if you have the fundamentals down and just need to work on your speed and stamina. When you take the practice tests, does this simulate your actual GMAT Exam conditions? That is, is it at the same time of day as your Exam? Is it after a full day of work or school? If it is after work or school, or a full day of studying, try a practice test on Saturday or Sunday with only reviewing notes before. Also, in working your practice problems, try doing these with a timer. On the Verbal section, you should be working at a rate of 1 minute 45 seconds per problem, so set a timer for 2 minutes per question and work on your speed. Finally, you migh try to find some ways to minimize your brain power on the front end of the test. Use, and integrate a template for the AWA so that you are not creating an essay from scratch (saves anxiety and effort); hone your mental math or estimation skills so that you are not crunching tons of numbers, etc. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions.
05 Aug 2015, 10:42
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Hi mitrahere,
With a 680, you're remarkably close to a 700+ score right now. If you've never been able to score at that level though, you're likely making the same general mistakes when you deal with the Verbal section of your CATs.
I have a few questions about your studies and goals:
1) Have you used any other materials besides the OG material?
2) When you took your CATs, did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
3) Do you have an Official Test Date scheduled yet?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) Do you know which Schools you're planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
With a 680, you're remarkably close to a 700+ score right now. If you've never been able to score at that level though, you're likely making the same general mistakes when you deal with the Verbal section of your CATs.
I have a few questions about your studies and goals:
1) Have you used any other materials besides the OG material?
2) When you took your CATs, did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
3) Do you have an Official Test Date scheduled yet?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) Do you know which Schools you're planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
