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GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
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Hi all,
So I took the GMATPrep today and I am quite dejected after receiving a V35 again to the point that I feel I am not capable enough to reach the V40 mark, and I should stop studying altogether for the GMAT and just accept the official 710 I had obtained earlier(Q49, V38, IR 8)
Study materials I have used so far:
e-GMAT - Verbal and Quant course Scholaranium
Manhattan SC guide
Powerscore CR Bible
GMATCLUB tests
LSAT RCs and CRs (papers from 2018)
I started studying in April. Here are the mocks that I took (just the Verbal and Quant). (I did not take any of the official CATs because I had taken them in 2019 and I did not want to see inflated scores and increase my expectations)
Veritas Apr 19 V36 Q50 700
Veritas Apr 26 V35 Q51 700
Manhattan May 1 V38 Q51 730
Veritas May 9 V36 Q50 700
Manhattan May 11 V38 Q49 710
Manhattan May 17 V36 Q48 690
Manhattan May 24 V40 Q49 730
e-gmat May 30 V35 Q48 680
Honestly, I am quite burned out at the moment. I am not sure when my efforts will bear fruit or will they at all. I have been investing a lot of time looking for those additional 20-30 points to boost my application. I believe my problem in verbal is comprehension. I need to change the way I read. But I am not sure if I have enough time to change that since the Round 1 deadlines are approaching. Should I change the materials I have been working with? or Should I just take a week off and read more? or perhaps take sessions from a private tutor. What do you think is the best way ahead? Any feedback is appreciated. Please help me out.
Thanks in advance
So I took the GMATPrep today and I am quite dejected after receiving a V35 again to the point that I feel I am not capable enough to reach the V40 mark, and I should stop studying altogether for the GMAT and just accept the official 710 I had obtained earlier(Q49, V38, IR 8)
Study materials I have used so far:
e-GMAT - Verbal and Quant course Scholaranium
Manhattan SC guide
Powerscore CR Bible
GMATCLUB tests
LSAT RCs and CRs (papers from 2018)
I started studying in April. Here are the mocks that I took (just the Verbal and Quant). (I did not take any of the official CATs because I had taken them in 2019 and I did not want to see inflated scores and increase my expectations)
Veritas Apr 19 V36 Q50 700
Veritas Apr 26 V35 Q51 700
Manhattan May 1 V38 Q51 730
Veritas May 9 V36 Q50 700
Manhattan May 11 V38 Q49 710
Manhattan May 17 V36 Q48 690
Manhattan May 24 V40 Q49 730
e-gmat May 30 V35 Q48 680
Honestly, I am quite burned out at the moment. I am not sure when my efforts will bear fruit or will they at all. I have been investing a lot of time looking for those additional 20-30 points to boost my application. I believe my problem in verbal is comprehension. I need to change the way I read. But I am not sure if I have enough time to change that since the Round 1 deadlines are approaching. Should I change the materials I have been working with? or Should I just take a week off and read more? or perhaps take sessions from a private tutor. What do you think is the best way ahead? Any feedback is appreciated. Please help me out.
Thanks in advance
05 Jun 2020, 09:57
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HI jayarora,
I’m sorry to hear how things went with your GMAT. So, first off, the good news is that you have a 710 in your back pocket, so you should feel great about that. Regarding your plan forward, it will take some motivation to “gear up” for another GMAT as you will really need to work on improving your GMAT verbal skills. So, if you feel a bit burned out at the moment, why don’t you take a week off, get some rest, gather your thoughts, and then make the decision whether to move forward with a retake. If you then decide you want to retake the GMAT, feel free to reach out, and I’d be happy to help. Lastly, you may find it helpful to read the following article:
The Surprising Factor that is the Key to Hitting Your GMAT Score Goal: Grit
I’m sorry to hear how things went with your GMAT. So, first off, the good news is that you have a 710 in your back pocket, so you should feel great about that. Regarding your plan forward, it will take some motivation to “gear up” for another GMAT as you will really need to work on improving your GMAT verbal skills. So, if you feel a bit burned out at the moment, why don’t you take a week off, get some rest, gather your thoughts, and then make the decision whether to move forward with a retake. If you then decide you want to retake the GMAT, feel free to reach out, and I’d be happy to help. Lastly, you may find it helpful to read the following article:
The Surprising Factor that is the Key to Hitting Your GMAT Score Goal: Grit
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