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Hi all
I have been leveraging GMATClub for over a year now and it has been a tremendously useful resource. Thank you to everyone that helps make this community tick.
I have been hard at work on my GMAT prep for the second half of 2021 and most of 2022, but I have been pretty shattered by my results/progress.
I used VeritasPrep for content knowledge and a combination of GMATClub and official GMATPrep tests for practice. Around October 2022, I started spending some 1-1 time with a GMAT tutor, which has been quite helpful.
I usually took practice tests at 10:00am (will be relevant later in the post) at home.
During the first few practice tests, I had this bad habit of pausing/checking my answers (consequence of my anxiety) and this likely inflated my score to around 740-750. On reset tests, I typically scored 750-760.
I suspect that one consequence of pausing/checking my answers (even if I did not change them) was the stress-releving effect it had, which I obviously cannot rely on during test-day.
Under exam conditions, I have scored between 700 (V38 Q48) and 720 (V40 Q49). Having said this, if I look at each section by itself, I have scored Q49 and V40+ a few times, but my performance on test-day is far from it.
I have taken the official GMAT three times, all at test centers.
Attempt 1 - 590 (V28 Q42)
- This attempt was prior to me preparing seriously for the GMAT, so I do not put too much stock into this score. I also did not attempt the last 4-5 questions in both verbal and quant.
Attempt 2 - 660 (V37 Q44)
- I took the test at 10:00am
- The key issue during this attempt was time management.
- I ended up guessing the last 5 questions on the verbal section blindly as I ran out of time.
- In the quant section, I was doing quite well until the early teens (100% accuracy), and then I did not let go of some pretty difficult questions. This created a massive time deficit, and I ended up rushing (half solving and guessing) the last 10-15 questions.
- I feel like this could have been a much stronger showing, had I managed my time better.
Attempt 3 - 600 (V28 Q44)
- I was only able to find a test slot at 12:00pm (I usually take practice tests at 10:00am). In addition, I took this test at a different test centre located down-town and there was a lot more background noise that distracted me (I noticed myself get distracted by the sound of ambulances/police cars during the test).
- Time management was my biggest priority/fear this time around, and I feel like I let go of questions too soon (if that makes any sense). I found myself not reading all the options (getting attached to one option) or simply being preoccupied with the clock.
- I was also making a lot of silly mistakes, took much longer than usual for simple calculations, missed details on questions, and needed to re-read some question multiple times (out of character)
- In hindsight, I should not have taken this third attempt 2 weeks after the second one. While I was feeling confident on the content, I was quite burnt out and felt very out of it during the test.
Next steps
- I felt very burnt out around December 2022, so I took 3 weeks off GMAT prep and rested over the holidays.
- Upon reflection, I feel like I get quite anxious while taking the real GMAT (less so during practice tests). I tend to put a lot of expectations on the outcome and pass a lot of judgement on myself when I do not do well - any thoughts on how to get better with this?
- Having seen my score go backwards has really affected my confidence. After my second attempt, I felt good about my content knowledge (other than the specific development areas below) and felt like timing was the only issue. Now, however, I feel unsure of what my current ability-level/score is. I'm trying to stay positive and focus on the future.
- In terms of content knowledge, my biggest areas for development are:
- Verbal - RC (I typically make 3-4 mistakes, especially on 700-level questions) and CR (once again 700-level questions). I feel like my RC needs special attention - any thoughts on how to get better with timing and accuracy?
- Quant - inequalities, percentages, absolute value, geometry, and 'odd-ball' word problems. Across these question types, I typically struggle with 700-level questions. What is the best way to tackle these topics?
My goal is to score 740+ before April 2023 (if that is possible). Given that I have exhausted all the GMATPrep practice tests, I was wondering how best to proceed with my prep.
Thank you.
I have been leveraging GMATClub for over a year now and it has been a tremendously useful resource. Thank you to everyone that helps make this community tick.
I have been hard at work on my GMAT prep for the second half of 2021 and most of 2022, but I have been pretty shattered by my results/progress.
I used VeritasPrep for content knowledge and a combination of GMATClub and official GMATPrep tests for practice. Around October 2022, I started spending some 1-1 time with a GMAT tutor, which has been quite helpful.
I usually took practice tests at 10:00am (will be relevant later in the post) at home.
During the first few practice tests, I had this bad habit of pausing/checking my answers (consequence of my anxiety) and this likely inflated my score to around 740-750. On reset tests, I typically scored 750-760.
I suspect that one consequence of pausing/checking my answers (even if I did not change them) was the stress-releving effect it had, which I obviously cannot rely on during test-day.
Under exam conditions, I have scored between 700 (V38 Q48) and 720 (V40 Q49). Having said this, if I look at each section by itself, I have scored Q49 and V40+ a few times, but my performance on test-day is far from it.
I have taken the official GMAT three times, all at test centers.
Attempt 1 - 590 (V28 Q42)
- This attempt was prior to me preparing seriously for the GMAT, so I do not put too much stock into this score. I also did not attempt the last 4-5 questions in both verbal and quant.
Attempt 2 - 660 (V37 Q44)
- I took the test at 10:00am
- The key issue during this attempt was time management.
- I ended up guessing the last 5 questions on the verbal section blindly as I ran out of time.
- In the quant section, I was doing quite well until the early teens (100% accuracy), and then I did not let go of some pretty difficult questions. This created a massive time deficit, and I ended up rushing (half solving and guessing) the last 10-15 questions.
- I feel like this could have been a much stronger showing, had I managed my time better.
Attempt 3 - 600 (V28 Q44)
- I was only able to find a test slot at 12:00pm (I usually take practice tests at 10:00am). In addition, I took this test at a different test centre located down-town and there was a lot more background noise that distracted me (I noticed myself get distracted by the sound of ambulances/police cars during the test).
- Time management was my biggest priority/fear this time around, and I feel like I let go of questions too soon (if that makes any sense). I found myself not reading all the options (getting attached to one option) or simply being preoccupied with the clock.
- I was also making a lot of silly mistakes, took much longer than usual for simple calculations, missed details on questions, and needed to re-read some question multiple times (out of character)
- In hindsight, I should not have taken this third attempt 2 weeks after the second one. While I was feeling confident on the content, I was quite burnt out and felt very out of it during the test.
Next steps
- I felt very burnt out around December 2022, so I took 3 weeks off GMAT prep and rested over the holidays.
- Upon reflection, I feel like I get quite anxious while taking the real GMAT (less so during practice tests). I tend to put a lot of expectations on the outcome and pass a lot of judgement on myself when I do not do well - any thoughts on how to get better with this?
- Having seen my score go backwards has really affected my confidence. After my second attempt, I felt good about my content knowledge (other than the specific development areas below) and felt like timing was the only issue. Now, however, I feel unsure of what my current ability-level/score is. I'm trying to stay positive and focus on the future.
- In terms of content knowledge, my biggest areas for development are:
- Verbal - RC (I typically make 3-4 mistakes, especially on 700-level questions) and CR (once again 700-level questions). I feel like my RC needs special attention - any thoughts on how to get better with timing and accuracy?
- Quant - inequalities, percentages, absolute value, geometry, and 'odd-ball' word problems. Across these question types, I typically struggle with 700-level questions. What is the best way to tackle these topics?
My goal is to score 740+ before April 2023 (if that is possible). Given that I have exhausted all the GMATPrep practice tests, I was wondering how best to proceed with my prep.
Thank you.
13 Jan 2023, 18:06
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Consider finding a study buddy with strong RC skills to get a fresh insight into how to approach that component. I may only do 1 or 2 sessions, for example, with a student. Consider working on/developing a reading method that actively promotes absorption of the text. Becoming familiar with how INFERENCE questions work on GMAT RC could also help boost your accuracy.
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For motivation, reading success stories of people who've been at similar starting points could be helpful.
All the best
13 Jan 2023, 21:37
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Hi there! So sorry to see you feel so burned out! I completely understand though. Seems to me that you haven't quite mastered the topics you're most weak at, which might've dropped down your confidence level during your third attempt.
I highly suggest you dive deeper into the topics that you hate the most. Keep solving till you perfect 600/700 level questions. And don't take a long break if you're planning to take the test again. Give yourself a deadline and stick to it. It becomes very easy to forget things quickly after a test is done, so stick to the routine.
I hope to hear from you in the future! Best of luck for your paper
I highly suggest you dive deeper into the topics that you hate the most. Keep solving till you perfect 600/700 level questions. And don't take a long break if you're planning to take the test again. Give yourself a deadline and stick to it. It becomes very easy to forget things quickly after a test is done, so stick to the routine.
I hope to hear from you in the future! Best of luck for your paper
