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03 Feb 2016, 07:07
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Hey guys!
I've just taken the GMAT today and my results were very disappointing. I got 510 with (42Q,19V). I wasn't expecting a score in the 700s but I wasn't expecting this either since I've taken 4 Prep tests scored much better than this (Gmatprep both trials 580 (44Q,27), Manhattan 620 (37,37), the economist 630 with (43Q,34)) and I only missed 2 (out of 41) on GMATclub verbal test (if that counts at all). All these tests were completed under exam like conditions including AWA, IR, Same breaks etc. so I am a bit surprised from my score on the verbal section in particular.
I've been studying from both Kaplan Review and Kaplan 800+ as well as the OG 11th edition (which I discovered to be obsolete just a week or so before the exam after) I've solved every problem in those books, analysed my mistakes and took plenty of notes. However my biggest fault was that I kept the CAT's till the week before the exam to build up my stamina.
It is also worth mentioning that I was severely sick with a severe cold on the days leading to the exam and just slightly got better on the exam's day (for which I was on medication), is it possible that this is had some effect? or is it simply that I prepared the wrong way?
Lastly, I got an easy 7 in IR and most likely will get a 5.5-6 on the AWA since I nailed that piece. However, I need a 550-600 for most of the schools I'm applying to, however if I want to retake the test I have to take it in 19 days maximum (after confirming that there are empty places) and before the deadlines are due. Do you think I could score above 600 in just about two weeks? and if yes what material should I refer to? and what else should I have done?
Thanks for reading through all this. Best of luck to All.
Cheers!
I've just taken the GMAT today and my results were very disappointing. I got 510 with (42Q,19V). I wasn't expecting a score in the 700s but I wasn't expecting this either since I've taken 4 Prep tests scored much better than this (Gmatprep both trials 580 (44Q,27), Manhattan 620 (37,37), the economist 630 with (43Q,34)) and I only missed 2 (out of 41) on GMATclub verbal test (if that counts at all). All these tests were completed under exam like conditions including AWA, IR, Same breaks etc. so I am a bit surprised from my score on the verbal section in particular.
I've been studying from both Kaplan Review and Kaplan 800+ as well as the OG 11th edition (which I discovered to be obsolete just a week or so before the exam after) I've solved every problem in those books, analysed my mistakes and took plenty of notes. However my biggest fault was that I kept the CAT's till the week before the exam to build up my stamina.
It is also worth mentioning that I was severely sick with a severe cold on the days leading to the exam and just slightly got better on the exam's day (for which I was on medication), is it possible that this is had some effect? or is it simply that I prepared the wrong way?
Lastly, I got an easy 7 in IR and most likely will get a 5.5-6 on the AWA since I nailed that piece. However, I need a 550-600 for most of the schools I'm applying to, however if I want to retake the test I have to take it in 19 days maximum (after confirming that there are empty places) and before the deadlines are due. Do you think I could score above 600 in just about two weeks? and if yes what material should I refer to? and what else should I have done?
Thanks for reading through all this. Best of luck to All.
Cheers!
03 Feb 2016, 10:50
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Hi anzbasel,
If what you've described is true, then you took 4 FULL CATs in the week leading up to your Official GMAT and you were likely still a bit sick on Test Day. This is all meant to say that you were 'burned out' before the Test even began. Taking so many CATs in such a short period of time was NOT a good idea. The process of taking a FULL CAT and properly reviewing it requires a significant amount of time and energy - and usually takes time to 'recover' from. There are some other questions about how realistically you actually took each of these CATs, but all of that is secondary at this point. Going forward, you should take no more than 1 FULL CAT per week.
To answer your immediate question: YES - you could very easily score 550+ (or 600+) in 19 days, but you have to remember that the GMAT will give you the score that you EARN on Test Day, so you have to do all of the necessary work to earn those points.
1) Did you finish any of the sections early or have trouble finishing any of the sections on time?
2) Did you have to guess on a bunch of questions at the end of the section (or leave any questions unanswered)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
If what you've described is true, then you took 4 FULL CATs in the week leading up to your Official GMAT and you were likely still a bit sick on Test Day. This is all meant to say that you were 'burned out' before the Test even began. Taking so many CATs in such a short period of time was NOT a good idea. The process of taking a FULL CAT and properly reviewing it requires a significant amount of time and energy - and usually takes time to 'recover' from. There are some other questions about how realistically you actually took each of these CATs, but all of that is secondary at this point. Going forward, you should take no more than 1 FULL CAT per week.
To answer your immediate question: YES - you could very easily score 550+ (or 600+) in 19 days, but you have to remember that the GMAT will give you the score that you EARN on Test Day, so you have to do all of the necessary work to earn those points.
1) Did you finish any of the sections early or have trouble finishing any of the sections on time?
2) Did you have to guess on a bunch of questions at the end of the section (or leave any questions unanswered)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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