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05 Aug 2010, 06:44
Kudos
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Hi,
I have been preparing for gmat for a month. I have done all the Manhattan books once and then I have been practicing from different sources. I wouldnt say that I am totally prepared but I was expecting scores at least in the range of 600-650. As I see it, I lack practice in almost all the areas.
Here is what I got..
1) 26/jul - 530, (Q32, V31), (No AWA) - MGMAT Test - took this one casually. made some silly mistakes.
2) 31/jul - 540, (Q39, V25) (No AWA) - GMAT Prep I - Here I lost out on RC majorly
3) 05/aug - 470, (Q35, V20) (With AWA) - GMAT Prep II - This one was a total disaster. I spent too much time on couple of Math questions and then had some disturbance in Verbal because of which I had to read RC twice.
I have my test scheduled on the 13th Aug. I am not thinking of postponing it as it will at least give me an experience of taking the actual test. Also, I dont see any advantage of postponing the test except that I will save $200.
I am more or less certain that I would have to take it again as my target score is 700. I will be applying to schools in Round 2 as I wont be ready by Round 1.
My major issue is RC and CR (not that Math is good). With only a week left I would welcome any suggestions on what I should do to hit the maximum on this upcoming test.
Thx.
I have been preparing for gmat for a month. I have done all the Manhattan books once and then I have been practicing from different sources. I wouldnt say that I am totally prepared but I was expecting scores at least in the range of 600-650. As I see it, I lack practice in almost all the areas.
Here is what I got..
1) 26/jul - 530, (Q32, V31), (No AWA) - MGMAT Test - took this one casually. made some silly mistakes.
2) 31/jul - 540, (Q39, V25) (No AWA) - GMAT Prep I - Here I lost out on RC majorly
3) 05/aug - 470, (Q35, V20) (With AWA) - GMAT Prep II - This one was a total disaster. I spent too much time on couple of Math questions and then had some disturbance in Verbal because of which I had to read RC twice.
I have my test scheduled on the 13th Aug. I am not thinking of postponing it as it will at least give me an experience of taking the actual test. Also, I dont see any advantage of postponing the test except that I will save $200.
I am more or less certain that I would have to take it again as my target score is 700. I will be applying to schools in Round 2 as I wont be ready by Round 1.
My major issue is RC and CR (not that Math is good). With only a week left I would welcome any suggestions on what I should do to hit the maximum on this upcoming test.
Thx.
05 Aug 2010, 06:52
Kudos
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i'm not sure how much of the basics you can learn in a week but perhaps looking at the RC methods posted in the verbal forum can give you a boost.
some members have VERY different ideas on how to read the passages, none of which would require two looks.
some members have VERY different ideas on how to read the passages, none of which would require two looks.
05 Aug 2010, 08:13
Kudos
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hey, dont worry about it man, i took two GMATPreps before my test, the first i took 2 weeks prior and got a 640, then second GMATPrep i took two days before my actual test and got a 600.
Scored a 700 on the real thing. The practice scores don't mean that much, scores are arbitrary and u dont know what kind of complex weightings the real test has.
Don't let it crush ur confidence. Just go in there, focus hard, do your best, realize that the scores are somewhat random. As long as you have had a solid study/practice routine, and you know exactly what to expect on test day, you should be alright. Worst case scenario, you study again and retake.
Scored a 700 on the real thing. The practice scores don't mean that much, scores are arbitrary and u dont know what kind of complex weightings the real test has.
Don't let it crush ur confidence. Just go in there, focus hard, do your best, realize that the scores are somewhat random. As long as you have had a solid study/practice routine, and you know exactly what to expect on test day, you should be alright. Worst case scenario, you study again and retake.
