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Hi everyone,
I'm very frustated with my GMAT preparation and anxious about the actual test on Sunday.
I've started preparing about a month ago, took my first CAT (GMAT Prep1) cold and scored a lousy 530.
I blamed it on my lack of knowledge of some vocabs (e.g. I didn't know what an integer was) and that my last class of math was 6 years ago, started working myself through the MGMAT books and the OG and took another CAT, MGMAT this time. I scored 650 after just 1,5 weeks of preparation and thought everything was going well. But I had to finish my final thesis during the last two weeks and now I run out of time. And these are other test results (all MGMAT):
1. 01/22/12: 650 Q40 V38
2. 01/31/12: 550 Q31 V35
3. 02/09/12: 600 Q36 V35
4. 02/14/12: 560 Q31 V36
I kept an OG error log constantly and I revised the CATs but as I am short on time, I am not able to revise the OG problems I got wrong a second time.
I scheduled an appointment on Sunday, 02/19 and my goal was a 700+ originally. I would be satisfied with a 680 but every score lower than that would force me to retake the test. What's the better solution? Reschedule or cancel? (As I would not get any money back anyway)
The thing is, I am about to start an intership in London and I'm from Germany. So I would have to reschedule the test to another location as well. And I would have to study hard to improve on top working in a full-time job. But I know that it is very unlikely that I am able to score a 680+ on Sunday.
Do you have any advise???
I'm very frustated with my GMAT preparation and anxious about the actual test on Sunday.
I've started preparing about a month ago, took my first CAT (GMAT Prep1) cold and scored a lousy 530.
I blamed it on my lack of knowledge of some vocabs (e.g. I didn't know what an integer was) and that my last class of math was 6 years ago, started working myself through the MGMAT books and the OG and took another CAT, MGMAT this time. I scored 650 after just 1,5 weeks of preparation and thought everything was going well. But I had to finish my final thesis during the last two weeks and now I run out of time. And these are other test results (all MGMAT):
1. 01/22/12: 650 Q40 V38
2. 01/31/12: 550 Q31 V35
3. 02/09/12: 600 Q36 V35
4. 02/14/12: 560 Q31 V36
I kept an OG error log constantly and I revised the CATs but as I am short on time, I am not able to revise the OG problems I got wrong a second time.
I scheduled an appointment on Sunday, 02/19 and my goal was a 700+ originally. I would be satisfied with a 680 but every score lower than that would force me to retake the test. What's the better solution? Reschedule or cancel? (As I would not get any money back anyway)
The thing is, I am about to start an intership in London and I'm from Germany. So I would have to reschedule the test to another location as well. And I would have to study hard to improve on top working in a full-time job. But I know that it is very unlikely that I am able to score a 680+ on Sunday.
Do you have any advise???
16 Feb 2012, 11:51
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Well if your goal is a 680, I do think that it would be a stretch to attain that score or better on test day on Sunday. The GMAT prep tests are the best estimate of how you will do on test day. It is generally recommended that you spend at least 2.5-3 months on studying to reach your full potential, and this would include 15-20 hours a week of studying plus numerous practice tests.
The fact that you didn't know what an integer was makes me believe that you are still lacking some fundamentals. Generally it is very challenging to get into the 650+ range consistently without REALLY understanding fundamentals. And without fundamentals it will be impossible to reach your top potential. With only giving yourself 1 month of prep, I'm sure your trying to rush into the most challenging concepts and questions, but without that basic understanding your going to have challenges.
If you are not applying this year, I would recommend that you stretch your studying out to a total of 3 months. In those 3 months you should dedicate significant free time to the GMAT. With how much you have going on (moving, intership, etc..) this may be a very challenging time in your life to reach your full GMAT potential.
Please read the following post to show you the extent of recommended studying: gmat-study-plan-start-your-gmat-journey-80727.html I spent 9 weeks and went from 570 on diagnostic to 710 on test day. BUT, I dedicated myself to 2-4 hours on every weekday, and 5-6 hours on each weekend day. The GMAT will be very challenging if you try to rush it. The GMAT is based solely on how you do against your competition, and your competition is FULL of dedicated individuals.
The fact that you didn't know what an integer was makes me believe that you are still lacking some fundamentals. Generally it is very challenging to get into the 650+ range consistently without REALLY understanding fundamentals. And without fundamentals it will be impossible to reach your top potential. With only giving yourself 1 month of prep, I'm sure your trying to rush into the most challenging concepts and questions, but without that basic understanding your going to have challenges.
If you are not applying this year, I would recommend that you stretch your studying out to a total of 3 months. In those 3 months you should dedicate significant free time to the GMAT. With how much you have going on (moving, intership, etc..) this may be a very challenging time in your life to reach your full GMAT potential.
Please read the following post to show you the extent of recommended studying: gmat-study-plan-start-your-gmat-journey-80727.html I spent 9 weeks and went from 570 on diagnostic to 710 on test day. BUT, I dedicated myself to 2-4 hours on every weekday, and 5-6 hours on each weekend day. The GMAT will be very challenging if you try to rush it. The GMAT is based solely on how you do against your competition, and your competition is FULL of dedicated individuals.
16 Feb 2012, 11:54
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Personally, I would take the test. Since you are not getting your money back anyways, what is the harm in taking it? You will get a good test-taking experience which will help you down the road if you opt to re-take it. Most schools will only consider your top score, which your second attempt would probably be.
And, who knows? Maybe you'll have a good day and get your desired score. Good luck!
And, who knows? Maybe you'll have a good day and get your desired score. Good luck!
