Math and English application

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Ive been studying gmat since 2 years took a a years break in the middle. Im having a problem in application of the concept inspite of understanding it. I took classes twice yet have not seen any improvements. I tried learning all formuals for math and tips and tricks for english none of it helped. Ive left my job to study gmat but i dont see any improvement yet. Please could some one give me a solution?

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi scorpio81193,

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you're looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) How long have your recent studies been going?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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

scorpio81193 · Answer

I plan to apply next year not given my CAT yet im not prepared enough. I plan for a 720+. Plan to take the GMAT by end of this year earlier the better. Started in june ending. Used kaplan. Im currently using og 2017 and books provided by my classes which are a mixture of previous og.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi scorpio81193,

From what you've described, you have had enough exposure to GMAT material over the last couple of years that taking a CAT should not be a 'big deal.' As such, you really MUST take a FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the Essay and IR sections) sometime soon (perhaps this weekend). That initial diagnostic CAT is important - it helps to define your strengths and weaknesses and gives you a basis for comparison as you continue to study. Most Test Takers are not happy with that first CAT result, so that should not be an issue - the extra months of available study time are there so that you can IMPROVE on this initial practice result.

1) When will you complete your class?

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

scorpio81193 · Answer

I did take the cat i got a bad score less than 500. I need to work on everything. But as i said i know the formulas i get confused when the sum is tricky i get scared and refer to the solution. Also as you know the not all sums are the same nor are there any particular type of sums thats where i lose my marks. In case of english i did well in school etc and i know my english is good but u dont understand the proverds adverds adjective etc i usually go on the sound of the sentence.i dont know how to practice for awa and ir.
My classes end after 4 weekends (my classes are only on weekends for 4 hours rest of the week im studying completing the homework)

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi scorpio81193,

Since you have a specific score goal, it would really help to assess your situation if you would provide some specific information about this CAT.

1) When did you take this CAT?
2) What 'brand' of CAT did you take?
3) Did you take the FULL CAT (with the Essay and IR sections)?
4) What were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?
5) Did you have to 'rush' to finish any of the sections (and if so, then how many questions did you rush through?)?

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

scorpio81193 · Answer

I took it in april. I took the manhattan one i didnt attempt ir and awa. I answered all questions but got demotivated half way so i randomly chose a few. I do not remember my score i just remember it was around 300 400.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi scorpio81193,

From what you've described, you took that CAT about 3 MONTHS ago (and you didn't even take the Full CAT), so that score isn't really relevant to your current studies. As such, I still highly recommend that you take a new, FULL-LENGTH CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) sometime soon. Does your GMAT Class have a schedule for you to take CATs?

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

scorpio81193 · Answer

I can take the CAT post my classes. But i dont want to as i know ill get a bad score and will get dilemotivated. Im anyways demotivated enough by math.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi scorpio81193,

Most Test Takers are not 'happy' with that first CAT result, but that's not a big deal - it's the initial CAT (you're not expected to be an amazing Test Taker yet) - and the extra months of available study time are there so that you can IMPROVE on this initial practice result.

'Perfection' on the GMAT is neither a realistic goal, nor a required one. Right now we have NO IDEA what your actual ability level is, and that's a big problem. Once you take that CAT (whenever you take that CAT), you should report back here with your results and we can talk through how best to proceed with your studies.

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

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