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07 Apr 2021, 14:08
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Hi, first time posting here. I’m a bit stumped as to what to do so would really appreciate some advice or insight.
I started studying for the GMAT since last December. I used mainly Manhattan prep, OG questions, and a few GMAT Ninja SC videos. At first I’d studied seriously, and had scored 760, 740, 770, and 770 (V44+, Q49-50 consistently) on the GMAT prep tests in Jan/Feb, and a 720 on the free Manhattan GMAT CAT. aimed to take the test in February. Unfortunately I became seriously sick just days before my original test date, which completely screwed up my momentum. I took a break from studying for a month and postponed my test date to March.
I got a 710 on my first GMAT (Q50, V37). I was exhausted after the Quant section and couldn’t keep focused on verbal, so I essentially gave up in the second half. Convinced that it was bad luck and just lack of prep closer to the exam, I rebooked one for April. Unfortunately, work was busy so I could only study an hour a day. But because I retook and got 770 on all 4 GMAT prep exams, I was still pretty confident that I’d score at least a 750+ on the real test.
So on my second attempt, I tried verbal first, and got a 720 (V40, Q47). As I was taking the test, I kind of had a feeling that I wasn’t doing too well, so seeing 720 definitely did not surprise me. I can also hazard what is driving my scores down — poor time management, test anxiety, lack of sleep and general sloppy mistakes — so I know if I studied again, I’d work on time management and error logs more. At the same time, I’m seriously burnt out from studying. (Side problem: I’m also starting to unintentionally memorize the OG questions.)
My target schools are H/S/W and I’m cognizant of exactly how mediocre my scores are, but at the same time, scoring two low-700 scores has been demotivating. From the 80/80 perspective, it might not make sense to take the test again, but with my GPA and WE, I feel like a 760+ is probably my only chance to get a shot at my dream schools.
Not sure what to do next—should I just give up and accept the 720, or take a break and try again?
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I started studying for the GMAT since last December. I used mainly Manhattan prep, OG questions, and a few GMAT Ninja SC videos. At first I’d studied seriously, and had scored 760, 740, 770, and 770 (V44+, Q49-50 consistently) on the GMAT prep tests in Jan/Feb, and a 720 on the free Manhattan GMAT CAT. aimed to take the test in February. Unfortunately I became seriously sick just days before my original test date, which completely screwed up my momentum. I took a break from studying for a month and postponed my test date to March.
I got a 710 on my first GMAT (Q50, V37). I was exhausted after the Quant section and couldn’t keep focused on verbal, so I essentially gave up in the second half. Convinced that it was bad luck and just lack of prep closer to the exam, I rebooked one for April. Unfortunately, work was busy so I could only study an hour a day. But because I retook and got 770 on all 4 GMAT prep exams, I was still pretty confident that I’d score at least a 750+ on the real test.
So on my second attempt, I tried verbal first, and got a 720 (V40, Q47). As I was taking the test, I kind of had a feeling that I wasn’t doing too well, so seeing 720 definitely did not surprise me. I can also hazard what is driving my scores down — poor time management, test anxiety, lack of sleep and general sloppy mistakes — so I know if I studied again, I’d work on time management and error logs more. At the same time, I’m seriously burnt out from studying. (Side problem: I’m also starting to unintentionally memorize the OG questions.)
My target schools are H/S/W and I’m cognizant of exactly how mediocre my scores are, but at the same time, scoring two low-700 scores has been demotivating. From the 80/80 perspective, it might not make sense to take the test again, but with my GPA and WE, I feel like a 760+ is probably my only chance to get a shot at my dream schools.
Not sure what to do next—should I just give up and accept the 720, or take a break and try again?
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07 Apr 2021, 14:21
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Please take the test again. Don’t give up.
Take a few mocks and score your desired points in them and then go for actual exam. Retaking mocks will help you to overcome your fear of getting low scores in main exam.
Also critically analyze why it happens. But again, don’t give up because you have time in hand.
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Take a few mocks and score your desired points in them and then go for actual exam. Retaking mocks will help you to overcome your fear of getting low scores in main exam.
Also critically analyze why it happens. But again, don’t give up because you have time in hand.
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07 Apr 2021, 14:36
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What is your GPA/WE like? GMAT plays a role, but you can overcome it with the right mix of GPA/WE
It is programmed that way (you have to be perfect to score average) so don't get discouraged. 
