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08 May 2011, 08:17
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Okay, so maybe the title of this topic is a little much... but I'm so disappointed in myself. I took the GMAT about 2 years ago and I scored a 570: I barely studied at all. This time around, I studied for nearly 4 months with the Manhattan GMAT books and I scored a 510. A drop of 60 points?! Who does that?! I was hoping for a 650 after all the studying and practice questions that I did. I was sadly disappointed.
On test day, I completely psyched myself out. My stomach was upset, hands were shaking, etc. I took both of my breaks during the exam to pace the hallways. Stupidly, I accidentally went over my time for the second break. During all sections (AWA, Math, and Verbal), I ran out of time. I was able to answer all the questions, but the last few were by guessing.
As many of you may have experienced a disappointing score, you know how I feel: it totally kicks your ego in the stomach. Any similar experiences? I need some motivation! Any advice as to what I should do now? I'm not giving up.
On test day, I completely psyched myself out. My stomach was upset, hands were shaking, etc. I took both of my breaks during the exam to pace the hallways. Stupidly, I accidentally went over my time for the second break. During all sections (AWA, Math, and Verbal), I ran out of time. I was able to answer all the questions, but the last few were by guessing.
As many of you may have experienced a disappointing score, you know how I feel: it totally kicks your ego in the stomach. Any similar experiences? I need some motivation! Any advice as to what I should do now? I'm not giving up.
08 May 2011, 08:59
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Well we are all here to help each other out.
First of all, as you are stressed out,take a break.Do the favorite things you do.This will help you ease out the pain.
Secondly, let by-gone be by-gone, start a-fresh with vigor and new spirit. Set a new target date. GMAT Club has Study plans. Use them diligently and keep us updated. Since you already know your weakness you can concentrate on them at first.
After a certain stage in your preparations ,start concentrating on the questions in the Forum.Also take the GMAT Club tests and the MGMAT tests. If you work as per a proper plan,surely you will get your target score.
Moreover, depending upon your background and competency level keep a realistic score that you believe is achievable for you.Keep yourself under constant discussion with fellow members in the GMAT club.Participate in the discussions.As you start getting questions right,you will develop a fascination for the tests.This will help you.
My best wishes,from all the GMAT Club members to you.
Keep us posted.
First of all, as you are stressed out,take a break.Do the favorite things you do.This will help you ease out the pain.
Secondly, let by-gone be by-gone, start a-fresh with vigor and new spirit. Set a new target date. GMAT Club has Study plans. Use them diligently and keep us updated. Since you already know your weakness you can concentrate on them at first.
After a certain stage in your preparations ,start concentrating on the questions in the Forum.Also take the GMAT Club tests and the MGMAT tests. If you work as per a proper plan,surely you will get your target score.
Moreover, depending upon your background and competency level keep a realistic score that you believe is achievable for you.Keep yourself under constant discussion with fellow members in the GMAT club.Participate in the discussions.As you start getting questions right,you will develop a fascination for the tests.This will help you.
My best wishes,from all the GMAT Club members to you.
Keep us posted.
08 May 2011, 15:15
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Thanks for your encouragement.
I do plan to take a break for a month or so. I want to enjoy part of my summer. During my break, I plan to research GMAT prep courses and decide on one for the fall.
I'll continue to post in the community and take advantage of everyone's advice. Thanks again for your help!
I do plan to take a break for a month or so. I want to enjoy part of my summer. During my break, I plan to research GMAT prep courses and decide on one for the fall.
I'll continue to post in the community and take advantage of everyone's advice. Thanks again for your help!
