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12 Dec 2015, 01:30
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Hi All,
I just did my 1st GMAT test this afternoon and I got a disastrous score of 520. Can't quite remember the exact score in each section (quant or verbal), as I was too shocked by the score I received. I studied for GMAT for about 1 month and half using Kaplan online Study source and I was at the same time finishing up my last semester in engineering and busy doing finals.
Note: I did the first three CATs test in the first 2 months I signed up for the Kaplan course and did the rest in the last 2-3 weeks prior to the test.
These are my scores:
CAT 1 (Diagnostic 510)
CAT 2 - 570
CAT 3- 550
CAT 4- 630
CAT 5-610
CAT 6-630
CAT 7-570
CAT 8-610
CAT 9-560
* On average i get (37-45 on Quant) and (21-32) on Verbal
While I knew I was not prepared for the actual test, but I decided to take the exam and have the experience of the actual test. In addition, I was also expecting to get a score around 580-630 based on my previous CAT scores and managed to get a very low score close to my CAT 1 test.
Every time I did a cat I reviewed the questions that I did wrong, watched some workshop videos on that topic and performed some quiz on those topics. However, I stayed within 570-630 range most the times.
Surprisingly I tend not do do that well in Quant section than Verbal considering my undergrad is in engineering. I tend to get stuck on questions and dig deep in math.
I reviewed all the workshops and videos on Kaplan and did plenty of quizes . I think I might have a clue what went wrong, I spent more time on test taking skills rather than understanding the concepts!! At this point I'm not sure if Kaplan was any help . Any suggestions when I should be retaking the test? How would i be able to achieve higher score?? Any other sources I could refer to enhance my quant ? or verbal?
I just did my 1st GMAT test this afternoon and I got a disastrous score of 520. Can't quite remember the exact score in each section (quant or verbal), as I was too shocked by the score I received. I studied for GMAT for about 1 month and half using Kaplan online Study source and I was at the same time finishing up my last semester in engineering and busy doing finals.
Note: I did the first three CATs test in the first 2 months I signed up for the Kaplan course and did the rest in the last 2-3 weeks prior to the test.
These are my scores:
CAT 1 (Diagnostic 510)
CAT 2 - 570
CAT 3- 550
CAT 4- 630
CAT 5-610
CAT 6-630
CAT 7-570
CAT 8-610
CAT 9-560
* On average i get (37-45 on Quant) and (21-32) on Verbal
While I knew I was not prepared for the actual test, but I decided to take the exam and have the experience of the actual test. In addition, I was also expecting to get a score around 580-630 based on my previous CAT scores and managed to get a very low score close to my CAT 1 test.
Every time I did a cat I reviewed the questions that I did wrong, watched some workshop videos on that topic and performed some quiz on those topics. However, I stayed within 570-630 range most the times.
Surprisingly I tend not do do that well in Quant section than Verbal considering my undergrad is in engineering. I tend to get stuck on questions and dig deep in math.
I reviewed all the workshops and videos on Kaplan and did plenty of quizes . I think I might have a clue what went wrong, I spent more time on test taking skills rather than understanding the concepts!! At this point I'm not sure if Kaplan was any help . Any suggestions when I should be retaking the test? How would i be able to achieve higher score?? Any other sources I could refer to enhance my quant ? or verbal?
12 Dec 2015, 11:14
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Hi jstarguilford,
Since you've posted this in another Forum on this site, I've pasted over my response from there:
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies before they hit their 'peak' scores, so it's likely that you just have not put in enough time and effort yet.
I have a few questions about how you took these CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once?
It's wroth noting that taking 6 CATs over the course of 2-3 weeks was NOT a good idea. Completing a FULL CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort; it then takes time to properly review, practice and 'recoup' before taking another one. By taking so many in such a short period of time before your GMAT, you likely 'burned out' a bit - and that ended up hurting your performance on Test Day.
Thankfully, all of this can be fixed, but you're gong to have to make some adjustments to your study routine.
1) What is your score goal?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since you've posted this in another Forum on this site, I've pasted over my response from there:
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies before they hit their 'peak' scores, so it's likely that you just have not put in enough time and effort yet.
I have a few questions about how you took these CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once?
It's wroth noting that taking 6 CATs over the course of 2-3 weeks was NOT a good idea. Completing a FULL CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort; it then takes time to properly review, practice and 'recoup' before taking another one. By taking so many in such a short period of time before your GMAT, you likely 'burned out' a bit - and that ended up hurting your performance on Test Day.
Thankfully, all of this can be fixed, but you're gong to have to make some adjustments to your study routine.
1) What is your score goal?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
12 Dec 2015, 21:17
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Hi EmpowergmatRichC,
Thank you for taking the time reading and replying back to my forum post. I do agree that I did rush things a bit and I was probably burned out considering I was doing finals at the same time.
Considering that I will be done school in 5 days for good and I will have plenty of time on my hand, I have decided to take a break and start studying for gmat about 4-6 hours a day. I tend to do better on a test if I study more in a shorter period of time ( based on my previous experience with other tests). Would you think that I could raise my score by roughly 100-150 in 5-6 weeks ?
Based on your opinion, what sort of books or resources do you recommend that I look at to improve my quant or verbal.
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time reading and replying back to my forum post. I do agree that I did rush things a bit and I was probably burned out considering I was doing finals at the same time.
EMPOWERgmatRichC
Considering that I will be done school in 5 days for good and I will have plenty of time on my hand, I have decided to take a break and start studying for gmat about 4-6 hours a day. I tend to do better on a test if I study more in a shorter period of time ( based on my previous experience with other tests). Would you think that I could raise my score by roughly 100-150 in 5-6 weeks ?
Based on your opinion, what sort of books or resources do you recommend that I look at to improve my quant or verbal.
Thank you
