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26 Jun 2019, 19:27
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So I just sat for my first official GMAT and got super depressed with my score. I got a 540 (37Q / 27V), which is literally 110 points lower than my highest practice test with Veritas.
I have been breezing through questions and concepts, and had a super steady Q of 44ish and V of 33ish - so my score was hovering around a 630ish. I literally don’t understand how I choked so much.
Is it possible my sleeping patterns may have been a problem? I haven’t slept that well for the past two weeks.
Also, are there any suggestions on how I should go about studying for my next run through the exam? I have Veritas and just bought Magoosh. Maybe I’ll take a week off to relax, then go through all the code topics again. After I get all the concepts down and keep a detailed error log, maybe I’ll do the 3 month plan outlined by Magoosh?
Any help is appreciated!
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I have been breezing through questions and concepts, and had a super steady Q of 44ish and V of 33ish - so my score was hovering around a 630ish. I literally don’t understand how I choked so much.
Is it possible my sleeping patterns may have been a problem? I haven’t slept that well for the past two weeks.
Also, are there any suggestions on how I should go about studying for my next run through the exam? I have Veritas and just bought Magoosh. Maybe I’ll take a week off to relax, then go through all the code topics again. After I get all the concepts down and keep a detailed error log, maybe I’ll do the 3 month plan outlined by Magoosh?
Any help is appreciated!
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26 Jun 2019, 21:09
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Hi Moustafa27
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. A poor night's sleep could certainly have impacted your performance, but it's probably not enough - on its own - to account for a 110-point drop. Before we discuss any of those potential issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
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?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. A poor night's sleep could certainly have impacted your performance, but it's probably not enough - on its own - to account for a 110-point drop. Before we discuss any of those potential issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
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?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
27 Jun 2019, 06:53
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Of course! Here are the answers to those questions:
Studies:
1.) I've been studying for 6 months, but for the last two I kinda slacked off because of work / relationship stress.
2.) I was using Veritas almost exclusively, but two weeks ago I got Magoosh and started running through the OG questions.
3.) I took 8 total CATs -- here are the break downs:
#1 -- 470 -- 30Q / 25V -- 2IR
#2 -- 510 -- 32Q / 28V -- 2IR
#3 -- 540 -- 36Q / 29V -- 3IR
#4 -- 580 -- 38Q / 32V -- 4IR
#5 -- 610 -- 40Q / 34V -- 4IR
#6 -- 620 -- 43Q / 32V -- 6IR
#7 -- 640 -- 46Q / 32V -- 5IR
#8 -- 650 -- 49Q / 28V-- 5IR
On the real exam -- 530 -- 37Q / 27V -- 2IR
Goals:
1.) 710 -- I know it sounds crazy now, but I've been on suck an upwards trajectory. I dont know what happened and I still genuinely believe that I can do it.
2.) I was thinking about running through content again, then doing a 3 month intensive study plan, with a heavy focus on verbal.
3.) I'm looking to start applying next June.
4.) I am aiming for T10 schools. My profile is very strong in my honest opinion, and I think I can reach most of them with a solid score.
What are your thoughts??
Studies:
1.) I've been studying for 6 months, but for the last two I kinda slacked off because of work / relationship stress.
2.) I was using Veritas almost exclusively, but two weeks ago I got Magoosh and started running through the OG questions.
3.) I took 8 total CATs -- here are the break downs:
#1 -- 470 -- 30Q / 25V -- 2IR
#2 -- 510 -- 32Q / 28V -- 2IR
#3 -- 540 -- 36Q / 29V -- 3IR
#4 -- 580 -- 38Q / 32V -- 4IR
#5 -- 610 -- 40Q / 34V -- 4IR
#6 -- 620 -- 43Q / 32V -- 6IR
#7 -- 640 -- 46Q / 32V -- 5IR
#8 -- 650 -- 49Q / 28V-- 5IR
On the real exam -- 530 -- 37Q / 27V -- 2IR
Goals:
1.) 710 -- I know it sounds crazy now, but I've been on suck an upwards trajectory. I dont know what happened and I still genuinely believe that I can do it.
2.) I was thinking about running through content again, then doing a 3 month intensive study plan, with a heavy focus on verbal.
3.) I'm looking to start applying next June.
4.) I am aiming for T10 schools. My profile is very strong in my honest opinion, and I think I can reach most of them with a solid score.
What are your thoughts??
