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19 May 2014, 16:20
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Hi All:
After numerous months of study time, I was hoping to be able to join the victorious post club. However, it seems that something has gone seriously wrong!! I initially attempted to take the GMAT a few years back, and without studying and received a much justified 500 for my laziness.
This past January I joined the Manhattan GMAT 9-week crash course as a means to stay committed to my goal. After completing the course, I began working on my timing and eventually got into the mid-600 range which, to me, was real progress. However, I somehow took myself for a roller coaster ride all the way down to test day. My break outs are below (Quant/Verbal):
• MGMAT - 520 (30/32) on 2/16/2014
• MGMAT - 650 (40/38) on 3/15/2014
• MGMAT - 620 (39/35) on 3/22/2014
• MGMAT - 590 (36/34) 4-5/2014
• OG Prac Exam – 550 (no breakout available currently) 4/6/2014
• OG Prac – 520 (no breakout available currently) 4/12/2014
• GMAT - 480 (no breakout available currently ) 4/21/2014
Key facts: I had simulated test like conditions for all except my top two scores. On these days I was in a rush so I skipped the IR & Essay on the 650 score and skipped the Essay on the 620 score. While I’m sure this helped, I also remember having a much more relaxed “it is what it is” type of attitude throughout these tests. I wonder if I got a bit anxious after my high scores trying to further elevate them. On test day, I (at least I think) didn’t feel incredibly nervous and feel I managed my snacks and bathroom break timing well.
Needless to say this is embarrassing, but any sort of tips would be MUCH APPRECIATED! I’ve taken some time off of studying but would really like to at least give at one more try since I know I can do better than this! Anything motivational or study guide advice to help me get me back to my 650 level would be a great help! I should note by the end of my GMAT adventure (between the MGMAT course and my further study) I was pretty tired of looking at this stuff since my course began the first week in January and my adventure went on thru near the end of April so that could have been part of my score decline. Thanks again!!!
After numerous months of study time, I was hoping to be able to join the victorious post club. However, it seems that something has gone seriously wrong!! I initially attempted to take the GMAT a few years back, and without studying and received a much justified 500 for my laziness.
This past January I joined the Manhattan GMAT 9-week crash course as a means to stay committed to my goal. After completing the course, I began working on my timing and eventually got into the mid-600 range which, to me, was real progress. However, I somehow took myself for a roller coaster ride all the way down to test day. My break outs are below (Quant/Verbal):
• MGMAT - 520 (30/32) on 2/16/2014
• MGMAT - 650 (40/38) on 3/15/2014
• MGMAT - 620 (39/35) on 3/22/2014
• MGMAT - 590 (36/34) 4-5/2014
• OG Prac Exam – 550 (no breakout available currently) 4/6/2014
• OG Prac – 520 (no breakout available currently) 4/12/2014
• GMAT - 480 (no breakout available currently ) 4/21/2014
Key facts: I had simulated test like conditions for all except my top two scores. On these days I was in a rush so I skipped the IR & Essay on the 650 score and skipped the Essay on the 620 score. While I’m sure this helped, I also remember having a much more relaxed “it is what it is” type of attitude throughout these tests. I wonder if I got a bit anxious after my high scores trying to further elevate them. On test day, I (at least I think) didn’t feel incredibly nervous and feel I managed my snacks and bathroom break timing well.
Needless to say this is embarrassing, but any sort of tips would be MUCH APPRECIATED! I’ve taken some time off of studying but would really like to at least give at one more try since I know I can do better than this! Anything motivational or study guide advice to help me get me back to my 650 level would be a great help! I should note by the end of my GMAT adventure (between the MGMAT course and my further study) I was pretty tired of looking at this stuff since my course began the first week in January and my adventure went on thru near the end of April so that could have been part of my score decline. Thanks again!!!
23 May 2014, 07:56
Kudos
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Looks like you're doing a lot of questions and practice tests -- but more important is reviewing your performance. I can think you should change the ratio of how much time you spend doing questions vs how much time you spend reviewing.
You can also get more practice by clicking any of the pills below in my signature and you'll be able to practice alongside videos.
You can also get more practice by clicking any of the pills below in my signature and you'll be able to practice alongside videos.
23 May 2014, 08:06
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I agree, and here are some tips on how to debrief after your practice exams:
You can improve your study strategy immensely by simply debriefing after each simulation test. Debriefing means taking the time to examine your score assessment and using the information to develop a strategic plan for improving your score.
You should conduct a debriefing soon after each test while the test questions are still fresh in your mind. A good debriefing can take almost as long as the test itself.
After you complete a sim test with Economist GMAT Tutor, visit your learning dashboard to receive a breakdown of your score and get a sense of your areas of strength and weakness.
Look at each question in your score assessment carefully, and determine why you answered it correctly or not. If you answered it incorrectly, what could you have done differently? It’s no use making sweeping statements like “I will pay more attention during studying.” It’s much more valuable to tell yourself tips like “I must remember to plug in negative and positive numbers in inequalities.”
Also, take a look at your time management strategy. Which types of questions took longer? On which questions did you spend too little time?
Another tip: look for recurring patterns within each test. Do your areas of weakness remain the same from test to test? If so, you may not be reviewing these topics properly. This may be a sign that you should schedule a one-to-one tutor session about this subject.
Don’t forget to document your debriefing sessions so you can read your notes before your next simulation test. Good luck!
You can improve your study strategy immensely by simply debriefing after each simulation test. Debriefing means taking the time to examine your score assessment and using the information to develop a strategic plan for improving your score.
You should conduct a debriefing soon after each test while the test questions are still fresh in your mind. A good debriefing can take almost as long as the test itself.
After you complete a sim test with Economist GMAT Tutor, visit your learning dashboard to receive a breakdown of your score and get a sense of your areas of strength and weakness.
Look at each question in your score assessment carefully, and determine why you answered it correctly or not. If you answered it incorrectly, what could you have done differently? It’s no use making sweeping statements like “I will pay more attention during studying.” It’s much more valuable to tell yourself tips like “I must remember to plug in negative and positive numbers in inequalities.”
Also, take a look at your time management strategy. Which types of questions took longer? On which questions did you spend too little time?
Another tip: look for recurring patterns within each test. Do your areas of weakness remain the same from test to test? If so, you may not be reviewing these topics properly. This may be a sign that you should schedule a one-to-one tutor session about this subject.
Don’t forget to document your debriefing sessions so you can read your notes before your next simulation test. Good luck!
