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12 Mar 2015, 15:51
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Hi everyone,
I started studying for the GMAT on 23rd of Feb. and have been following the Magoosh study guide for 1 month. I have scheduled myself for the April 29th for my actual GMAT exam. As per the Magoosh study plan, I have to take my first practice GMAT exam at the end of week 1. I took it today (yes today is not week one because I am really slow with learning so I took extra time to understand Maths from the MGMAT math refresher) and got a low score of 420.
I don't know what to think honestly, because I found the questions on the math to be tough and really struggled. I know I can do better but do you think it is possible for me to actually get up to a score of 600 by my test day? Can you please share some advice? I am desperate as I am very worried if I am not able to make the score I want. I am also thinking if I really need to take an official course but I am just afraid that it won't be as worth it now considering that my test date is 29th of April and most courses have go on for over a month...
Thanks
I started studying for the GMAT on 23rd of Feb. and have been following the Magoosh study guide for 1 month. I have scheduled myself for the April 29th for my actual GMAT exam. As per the Magoosh study plan, I have to take my first practice GMAT exam at the end of week 1. I took it today (yes today is not week one because I am really slow with learning so I took extra time to understand Maths from the MGMAT math refresher) and got a low score of 420.
I don't know what to think honestly, because I found the questions on the math to be tough and really struggled. I know I can do better but do you think it is possible for me to actually get up to a score of 600 by my test day? Can you please share some advice? I am desperate as I am very worried if I am not able to make the score I want. I am also thinking if I really need to take an official course but I am just afraid that it won't be as worth it now considering that my test date is 29th of April and most courses have go on for over a month...
Thanks
12 Mar 2015, 18:38
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Hi omega11,
It's common for Test Takers to have to 'adjust' their study plans (and timelines) once they get a bit into the process a bit. Part of the reason why is because they really don't know how big the task really is and part of it is they don't have a sense of their own abilities yet.
While you *want* to take the GMAT on April 29th, the REAL goal is to get a GMAT score that will help you get into a Business School of your choice. If that process takes longer than you want it to, then so be it. The MBA is worth it (and the alternative is to give up, which doesn't seem like a good idea).
Based on your post, you started studying on Feb. 23 (and today is March 12), so you've been studying for 18 days on this current plan - NOT a month. I'm not sure if you were expecting to become an expert so quickly, but most Test Takers need 3 months (or more) to hit their 'peak' scores. You've been at this for 18 days and your current timeline is planned out for about 65 total days. This means that you're relatively 'early' in the process and your timeline is about 1/3 less than what most Test Takers spend. This is all meant to say that you're trying to accomplish a lot in less time than you probably need, so you MIGHT have to adjust your plans a bit.
You shouldn't be too worried just yet about your scores. Continue to study for the next couple of weeks and then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT. If you're not making progress, then it will be obvious and we can then work through some ideas.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
It's common for Test Takers to have to 'adjust' their study plans (and timelines) once they get a bit into the process a bit. Part of the reason why is because they really don't know how big the task really is and part of it is they don't have a sense of their own abilities yet.
While you *want* to take the GMAT on April 29th, the REAL goal is to get a GMAT score that will help you get into a Business School of your choice. If that process takes longer than you want it to, then so be it. The MBA is worth it (and the alternative is to give up, which doesn't seem like a good idea).
Based on your post, you started studying on Feb. 23 (and today is March 12), so you've been studying for 18 days on this current plan - NOT a month. I'm not sure if you were expecting to become an expert so quickly, but most Test Takers need 3 months (or more) to hit their 'peak' scores. You've been at this for 18 days and your current timeline is planned out for about 65 total days. This means that you're relatively 'early' in the process and your timeline is about 1/3 less than what most Test Takers spend. This is all meant to say that you're trying to accomplish a lot in less time than you probably need, so you MIGHT have to adjust your plans a bit.
You shouldn't be too worried just yet about your scores. Continue to study for the next couple of weeks and then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT. If you're not making progress, then it will be obvious and we can then work through some ideas.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
14 Mar 2015, 11:05
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Sorry to hear that. April 29 is a good time away and your goal of a 600 is a big jump but still realistically possible within that time frame.
See if this sample video helps you: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4
or this one: https://www.gmatpill.com/problemsolving/og/222/222.mp4
I would recommend structuring your studies from now til then. Really focus intensely on your weakest section for 5 straight days without doing anything else. Then do the same for your next weakest section. Eventually, mix it together and test yourself with GMATPrep software or with the GMAT PILL Practice Test: www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/practice-test
See if this sample video helps you: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4
or this one: https://www.gmatpill.com/problemsolving/og/222/222.mp4
I would recommend structuring your studies from now til then. Really focus intensely on your weakest section for 5 straight days without doing anything else. Then do the same for your next weakest section. Eventually, mix it together and test yourself with GMATPrep software or with the GMAT PILL Practice Test: www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/practice-test
