URGENT HELP NEEDED! Stuck on my GMAT score. Final exam is in 13 days.

Hello,

After reading your reply, I realised all the more that I don't have a lot of time to achieve a 650+ score. But, I want to appear for the test at least once to get a realistic experience. No matter what score I get in my coming practice tests, I will be giving my final exam on 14th. I do not mind appearing for a second attempt.

As of now, I have decided to brush up all my quant topics and solve at least 10-15 examples in each topic from OG. I have noticed one thing, MGMAT CAT's quant is more calculative than others. So it does take slightly longer to solve the questions. But this is just my opinion, I am not sure if its accurate. Do correct me if I am wrong.
For verbal, I want to focus on applying the strategies well.

I will be giving 1st GMATprep test on 7th feb and then the 2nd one on 11th feb.

1) Study material: For quant, I am using Manhattan guides. In verbal, I am using SC manhattan guide, for CR and RC, I use gmatclub's tips and strategies. I did use veritas videos to develop my own strategies as well. The major problem with RC and CR is that I am not applying my strategies well enough. So I am hoping that more practice with strategies should be a little helpful.

2) B-School application: As of now, I only have 2 years of experience. Even I decide to apply with 3 years of experience, then my application process will start in July/Aug'17 since R1 deadlines are in Sept-Oct'17. This gives me sufficient time to re-appear assuming that I don't get a decent score.

3) Schools: I have decided to apply to Canadian B-Schools (Between top 5-20) and ISB in India.

Do suggest any changes that you think are required in this schedule/plan.

Thank you.

Hello,

Yes, I did review each of my exam. Spent 1.5-2 hours reviewing them problem by problem. Found out my weaknesses and strengths, went back to books, revised and solved questions based on those topics. This is what confuses me, even after doing that I did not score well or didn't maintain the 650 score I got in my first test. I know the time duration between two tests was not ideal, but none of my conditions are ideal, I wanted to build up my stamina by appearing for these tests.

Hi Anushree9326,

From what you've stated, you're not facing any immediate application deadlines, so rushing in to take the GMAT - when you probably won't hit your score goal - sounds like something of a waste of money. There's certainly nothing wrong with taking the GMAT as scheduled, and the experience of facing the Official GMAT at the Testing Facility could be beneficial to you (in terms of better preparing you for a second attempt), but that's an expensive experience. You seem comfortable with the idea that retaking the GMAT is not a "bad thing", so I would question why you're essentially forcing that to happen when you could pay $50 and push back your Test Date (and save $200 - since you wouldn't have to repay the full $250 Test Fee).

Beyond those points, I'm concerned that you're essentially going to 'waste' the two free Official GMAC CATs by forcing them into your schedule before February 14th. In addition - the study advice, suggestions, etc. that I would give you requires a longer timeframe to implement (than the 11 days that you currently have).

You can certainly approach this process in whatever way you choose, but there's something to be said for working efficiently and not wasting time/money/energy when it isn't necessary.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich