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I got 680 in my first attempt. After 3 months of more study (and that includes LSAT materials), I got a 620. It´s true that I had a really bad week (fever, etc.), but I felt confident to get 700+, so I did not cancell the appointment. I finally got a 620 and felt and enormous depression. That was 3 months ago. During this 3 months I have tried not to think very much about the GMAT, and today I feel strong to retake the study and start a new preparation for my third try.

My target is 720+, and have 5 months to go. Today I´m going to plan the study hours, and Im going to try again.

I´ll try to be very active in this forum and looking forward to read your comments and advices to help improve my score.

Thank u all.
-Noboru.
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Hey Noboru - what a bummer!!!!
Sorry to hear about the experience. I do feel 680 is a pretty strong score. With GMAT it is similar to Vegas - sometimes need to know when to stop.
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From 680(Q50, V31; AWA 4.5) to 620(Q48;V27; AWA 4.5) 02 Feb 2010, 07:36
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your experience is just like mine
1st attempt - 660 Oct, 06
2nd attempt - 560 Sept, 09 (studied hard for 3 months)
I was not able to sleep for nights after this incident. I was constantly getting 670-690 in MGMAT before the test. I don't know what went wrong with me. Kind of blanked out during the test.
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OK guys,

After 5 months of study, now I face my last 5 days until the G-DAY. Im going to be full time dedicated.

I want to see a 750(Q50, V40) in the screen!!!
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Best of luck!! I have seen quite a number of your verbal posts!! I wish you a 760!!
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Yes noboru.Seen many of your posts.All the best.Crack it.Remember Hope is a good thing,may be the best of things and no good thing ever dies-The Shawshank Redemption. :-D
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i like the shawshank's quote.

Best of luck, Noboru!
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Good luck Noboru !
Stay calm and focused. :)
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All the best noboru...Concentrate hard on the verbal portion of the test and you'll reach your goal.
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