taking gmat on 17/9/09- need some very effective tips

Question

Hi all,

this is the third time i am taking GMAT without preperation. previous 2 times, took it wothout prep and got shameful scores of 570 an 590 respectively. I am writing it again in next 10 days. I have taken leave for this time and my scores have been as follows:
GMAC1- 620
MGMAT1- 610
MGMAT2- 590
MGAMT3- 600
MGMAT4- 520

i am not asking for too much.. just need a 650 plus score...

i hope its doable in next 1 weeks time... my scores are very low in verbal because of CR and SC and quant ranges between 40 to 45 ....

i have been preparing for last 3 weeks and now its my time to sprint.

Help!! Pls help!

saruba · Answer

Well, as you probably know, it is normal to score a bit lower in the test day than in the home practice (there're exceptions though).
With that scores and just 1 week it's really a big challenge to score +650. It's said that MGMAT tests are a bit more difficult than GMATPrep but I'm afraid that the difference is not that much (note that last 520). Sorry if this sounds discouraging.
If I were you I'd try to improve SC, IMO if you are terrible in SC you can improve a ton fairly easily. Also if you are between 40-45 in QUANT, try to focus in your weakest areas and maybe you can rise it up until 42-47 or so.

I hope somehow it was helpful,
good luck!

bigoyal · Answer

have you tried GMATPrep tests ? These tests will give you the real picture of where you stand. Your score would be somewhere near your GMATPrep tests score.

Jivana · Answer

I will say something here that you may not like to hear, but I think I must say what I feel is the right thing to do.

Since you have already taken the GMAT twice, you do not want to take a fourth time in case you miss your target the third time. I'm not saying you cannot 'swing' a 650 the next time you take it, but unless you are consistently hitting that range, taking another shot is almost like shooting in the dark. The pressure might just get the better of you.

Here's my 2 cents:
#1: Postpone the date to give you at least 3-4 weeks.

#2: Sit down and analyze where your weaknesses are. The scores you put down, can only allow one to guess what your Quant & verbal score might be.

#3: Now say, you were getting a 47-50 in quant but a sub-35 in verbal, then you can might 'swing' it in 10 days, if you focus on verbal.

meenal8284 · Answer

hmm .... seems like everyone is echoing my shattering confidence... i guess the pressure getting too high.. as it is final attempt maybe... 
will post my score for sure... whether a sub 600 or sub 650..

however, the last score was bloody depressing. ... while i was taking sectional tests on score top, my scores have been 42-46q/ 31-36v .. duplicating which may still get me to a decent level.

anyhow... giving it my best... i am really thankful to all you guys who volunteered to write in here...

thanks

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