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22 Nov 2014, 14:19
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Hey, I just joined this forum because I really need to seek some further advice on GMAT preparation.
My minimum score required for my desired Masters of Accounting program is 500. I took the GMAT for the first time in October 2014 and scored a 480. After 3 weeks of "preparation", I took the GMAT in November 2014 and scored a 480 again.
I must have a GMAT score of 500 by December 23 to get admitted to my desired Masters of Accounting program. I will be registering for the December 22-23, 2014 test date. My last final exam for my Bachelors of Accounting program is on December 18.
If I scored at least a 500 when I took the test few days ago, I would not have to worry about this again while studying for my final exams. But, looks like I will have to juggle both at once.
Generally speaking, I am not good with standardized tests at all. I scored Q36, V20. Yes, my verbal score sucks a lot. I looked over the Kaplan Premier 2014 book and did 3 of their CAT exams. I don't really like their explanations that much. I looked over the Princeton Review 2015 edition, their explanations are a lot better.
Two days before my November 2014 test day, I did one GMATPrep CAT exam (free) and scored 490 Q35, V23. One day before, I did the second GMATPrep CAT exam (free) and scored 530 Q39, V23.
Now I have exactly one more month till I can take the next GMAT (since they require at least 31 calendar days in between each exam)
I need to know how to prepare for this exam to get at MINIMUM 500. Tips, tricks, strategies, etc?
If I don't get at least a 500 this last time around, I have no more chances at my desired MAcc program. There is too much pressure.
Thank you for reading and I really appreciate all help!
My minimum score required for my desired Masters of Accounting program is 500. I took the GMAT for the first time in October 2014 and scored a 480. After 3 weeks of "preparation", I took the GMAT in November 2014 and scored a 480 again.
I must have a GMAT score of 500 by December 23 to get admitted to my desired Masters of Accounting program. I will be registering for the December 22-23, 2014 test date. My last final exam for my Bachelors of Accounting program is on December 18.
If I scored at least a 500 when I took the test few days ago, I would not have to worry about this again while studying for my final exams. But, looks like I will have to juggle both at once.
Generally speaking, I am not good with standardized tests at all. I scored Q36, V20. Yes, my verbal score sucks a lot. I looked over the Kaplan Premier 2014 book and did 3 of their CAT exams. I don't really like their explanations that much. I looked over the Princeton Review 2015 edition, their explanations are a lot better.
Two days before my November 2014 test day, I did one GMATPrep CAT exam (free) and scored 490 Q35, V23. One day before, I did the second GMATPrep CAT exam (free) and scored 530 Q39, V23.
Now I have exactly one more month till I can take the next GMAT (since they require at least 31 calendar days in between each exam)
I need to know how to prepare for this exam to get at MINIMUM 500. Tips, tricks, strategies, etc?
If I don't get at least a 500 this last time around, I have no more chances at my desired MAcc program. There is too much pressure.
Thank you for reading and I really appreciate all help!
22 Nov 2014, 15:46
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Hi ksc168,
Have you been keeping an error log? If so, have you identified what your weaknesses are in the verbal section? Let me know.
During your last month of studying, you will need to iron out your weaknesses. When prepping, alternate between taking sim tests and reviewing strategy. Since you mentioned that you typically don't perform well on exam day, be sure to simulate actual test conditions as much as possible. Take full-length tests to get accustomed to timing. It can be exhausting, but the more familiar you are with the pressure the more confident you'll feel on exam day.
You're almost at your goal. Hang in there!
Jessica
Have you been keeping an error log? If so, have you identified what your weaknesses are in the verbal section? Let me know.
During your last month of studying, you will need to iron out your weaknesses. When prepping, alternate between taking sim tests and reviewing strategy. Since you mentioned that you typically don't perform well on exam day, be sure to simulate actual test conditions as much as possible. Take full-length tests to get accustomed to timing. It can be exhausting, but the more familiar you are with the pressure the more confident you'll feel on exam day.
You're almost at your goal. Hang in there!
Jessica
22 Nov 2014, 22:53
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Jessica,
Thanks for your reply! I always see people with 600+ on this forum and it always makes me feel bad about my intelligence! I'm definitely not a good test taker (standardized - didn't do too well on SAT/ACT either). But I'm proud to attend one of the top 10 accounting programs in the US.
I have not looked into the error log, but it looks like this will definitely be helpful. I am going to reinforce my quantitative score, I don't know if I can improve it any further. But I know my verbal definitely needs to be improved to at least 25-28, because 20 is just awfully low. The thing is when I was going through the test, I felt fairly confident with quantitative (and that comes first). That gave me a pretty good feeling when I entered the verbal section (after my 8 minute break). I don't know if I felt too cocky or over confident when entering verbal section, causing me to perform poorly.
For RC, if a passage is boring, it is usually more difficult to answer the questions, obviously. That's why I'm always worried about getting boring passages. Also, usually the extremely scientific ones are more difficult I think. As for CR, I'm just bad all around, I guess I am not really a logical person at all. And for SC, it's like 50/50 I think. I always thought I was decent with English/grammar but I guess not. And I thought I did well on the SC for my last GMAT test, but apparently not. I wish they gave a breakdown of how many problems you miss and/or the type of problems you miss, SC/RC/CR, and data sufficiency/problem solving.
When I took my practice CATs, I did simulate real testing conditions as much as possible, with brief pausing where necessary. I even bought the Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet + Marker because using paper/pen is A LOT different than writing on that yellow graphing test booklet.
My desired MAcc program does not require Integrated Reasoning, so I didn't even try on the IR portion of my 2nd exam so I can mentally prepare myself for Quantitative/Verbal. I even wrote down formulas and things I can quickly refer back to on my testing booklet DURING the IR portion of the test.
I feel like taking more practice CATs won't help too much, I need to improve on my verbal a lot...
Well I don't know, there is so much pressure to score at least the 500 mark on this 3rd AND FINAL attempt of the GMAT. The MAcc advisers have been very nice and lenient about submitting a late score, but they will not accept if it is under 500. But, at least if I get 500, it is guaranteed admissions since I will have their required GPA.
I'm not sure what else to do.. any further advice is always appreciated.
Thanks for your reply! I always see people with 600+ on this forum and it always makes me feel bad about my intelligence! I'm definitely not a good test taker (standardized - didn't do too well on SAT/ACT either). But I'm proud to attend one of the top 10 accounting programs in the US.
I have not looked into the error log, but it looks like this will definitely be helpful. I am going to reinforce my quantitative score, I don't know if I can improve it any further. But I know my verbal definitely needs to be improved to at least 25-28, because 20 is just awfully low. The thing is when I was going through the test, I felt fairly confident with quantitative (and that comes first). That gave me a pretty good feeling when I entered the verbal section (after my 8 minute break). I don't know if I felt too cocky or over confident when entering verbal section, causing me to perform poorly.
For RC, if a passage is boring, it is usually more difficult to answer the questions, obviously. That's why I'm always worried about getting boring passages. Also, usually the extremely scientific ones are more difficult I think. As for CR, I'm just bad all around, I guess I am not really a logical person at all. And for SC, it's like 50/50 I think. I always thought I was decent with English/grammar but I guess not. And I thought I did well on the SC for my last GMAT test, but apparently not. I wish they gave a breakdown of how many problems you miss and/or the type of problems you miss, SC/RC/CR, and data sufficiency/problem solving.
When I took my practice CATs, I did simulate real testing conditions as much as possible, with brief pausing where necessary. I even bought the Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet + Marker because using paper/pen is A LOT different than writing on that yellow graphing test booklet.
My desired MAcc program does not require Integrated Reasoning, so I didn't even try on the IR portion of my 2nd exam so I can mentally prepare myself for Quantitative/Verbal. I even wrote down formulas and things I can quickly refer back to on my testing booklet DURING the IR portion of the test.
I feel like taking more practice CATs won't help too much, I need to improve on my verbal a lot...
Well I don't know, there is so much pressure to score at least the 500 mark on this 3rd AND FINAL attempt of the GMAT. The MAcc advisers have been very nice and lenient about submitting a late score, but they will not accept if it is under 500. But, at least if I get 500, it is guaranteed admissions since I will have their required GPA.
I'm not sure what else to do.. any further advice is always appreciated.
23 Nov 2014, 21:59
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Hi. Here is a post I put together: what-to-do-30-14-7-3-1-days-before-the-test-152506.html
I see The Economist Jessica has responded - I would recommend looking into their course as they have a 50-70 point money back guarantee (please read the terms and conditions carefully, however).
I see The Economist Jessica has responded - I would recommend looking into their course as they have a 50-70 point money back guarantee (please read the terms and conditions carefully, however).
