Mine is 330

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Hi everyone!

Well, what can I say? I feel totally stupid, and maybe I am.. 
I studied 3 month 3-4 days a week after work. Math was my weakest point. 
I was hopping to get at least 550... 
 I wanted to know the score I'v got so I decided not to cancel and look at it.. And boom! 330 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 I think now for me there is no chance forever. I have heard that even if I get hire score on the next test , my previous score will affect on the new one.. And it will be reported to schools together with latest 3 scores. 

I am in despair. . 
Any ideas?

vivek123 · Answer

I don't think you should be disappointed by any score you get, keep trying...

Also, as long as you can cover your previous low score with a valid reason, you should have good chance of getting into a B school. I have a friend who is actually intelligent, but just before 2 days of his GMAT, he had a viral fever, still he went to write the test & couldn't do well, I'm not sure how much he scored (he was hiding the score), but he said it's extremely low. Next time he scored 710 & is applying this year. He is going to write the real reason for bad score...Hope this helps...
May be you can register only when you feel confident.

Keep up the hard work & never give up! This forum is a great place, keep visiting & make use of it.

nero44 · Answer

I agree, There are quite some people who were not satisfied with there first attempts. You can do a lot better the next time. It all depends on your dedication to study. Additionally, you might try to study more effective (error logs) etc. On my first try, I also felt I wasnt studying too much. When I redid the practise exams, I know most of the answers because I did the question already and I just could not answer it from my own brains power

I felt I just "practised" doing questions, rather then really learning something to apply to the questions.... Maybe for you it's a similar case. So, what if the schools get your first score....So what? What if you get a better score the next time and they see the great improvment? I say, GMAT ist fortunately not the most important factor for admission. IMO, the personal statment counts more, because it says something about your character and your experience... you cannot demonstrate that with an 800 on the gmat. I'd take some days off to clear my head. Check out this forum for materials and start a new strong strategy. cheers

ValleyBall1 · Answer

First thing - don't compare your score to others on this site! Each person has his or her own capabilities and expectations.

I know how you feel. I was expecting at least a 550+ as well but got a 480 (Q27, V28) on my first attempt last week. I've taken this week off to clear my head and get motivated again so I'm going to start back up tomorrow. I've been more active on this board and I think it has helped. Everyone here has a great attitude and offer great advice.

My advice to you is take some time off and clear your mind. Then come back with a furious vengeance to conquer the test! Keep an error log and go to town on Q (which is my weak area as well). Start with the basics and go from there. I aced all my math courses in undergrad (which unfortunately was 5+ years ago) but have since forgotten many of the basic math concepts out there. But the killer for me is really DS!

Hang in there and don't give up! People generally say to plan for 2-3 attempts before you get the score you want so if you think about it, we just took a "warm up" test :-D

GMATT73 · Answer

Miradis, don`t be so down on yourself. It took me a few weeks of soul searching after being mortified by a low score as well, until I finally realized that the GMAT is just a test, a test created by humans which can be conquered by humans. Virtually no one scores as well as he or she would like to on the first (or even second) try. Take a few days off, revamp your study plan, and start actively participating in the forum. I also recommend that you get into the habit of reading the answer explanations very, very carefully.

Incidentally, I have a friend here in Japan who scored a 290 on her first attempt. That was three years ago. She has since taken the test six times and slowly risen through the ranks to reach a well deserved 610, ultimately securing a seat at George Washington University. Whenever I think I can`t do it, I reflect on her accomplishment and within seconds become reinspired.

Don`t give up. Keep your head high and your knuckles down! We are all here to support you. Believe in yourself and you will succeed

gsr · Answer

Miradis, I can understand your disappointment. Now, it is time to turn this disappointment in to positive energy. 
Remember, Nobody is stupid. Just that some need more hard work. 
To start with, practice the OG from Q # 1 of each section. That should take you thru easy to tough questions. Make necessary corrections at each step. You will see the change.

Good Luck!

Ansilver · Answer

Miradis,

I scored a 440 on my first attempt and after taking Kaplan. I then went for private tutoring. The tutor pointed out that I approach every question as though it is difficult and that wastes a lot of time. I had never realized or looked at it in that way before. Not everything is as difficult as it appears. Hang in there.

PS. I have a better understanding of the questions now. The exam is crap, but an obsticle that we all must overcome.

saurya_s · Answer

Have you considered other school whoc does not require GMAT?In UK you can get to schools like Strathclyde, Bradfod etc which are in top 100 without GMAT.
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meenal_10 · Answer

hey guys, i am a new entrant to the group. 
my exam is three days away and i am dying..after reading what you guys have done, i dont think i am half as close...
ugh!! why didnt i join the club earlier.
please guys help me with the kind of questions...also please help me on where i should do probab and permu from.please please please.

Meenal.

olorin · Answer

Meenal,

You should probably start a new thread - you will get more responses. 

Read the "sticky" notes in the Quantitative forum called "Math Questions and Intellectual Discussion" - some of them point to some websites which will help some with probablity and permutations and combinations.

Best of luck and do tell us what the result was.

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