A very painful and terrible experience

Shadow · Last edited by Shadow on Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:01 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi Pals,

This post would be something different from those that have been posted so far in this forum.

I had my GMAT scheduled on september 17th. On the way to the test centre, i met with a minor accident that made me upset and the fear was clinching in.

With that piece of mind, i went and gave the test. First was AWA, i was very comfortable with the essays but didn have time to complete it and so ended them abruptly.(since i was tensed)

After then took the 10 min brk to cool myself. But couldnt. The first three questions on quans were very easy and when i saw the fourth one i was going for a guess. On later part i could see easy questions coming up and so i knew that i have done the section very badly.

Verbal section - initially started with a CR followed by SC and then the 6 th question was an RC. I thought i did it well.

I was really shocked to see a 370 (very very poor score. Even a person who hasnt prepared for GMAT would have got a score more than me.) that made me lot more upset. Mainly because i have been preparing for four months and took gmat prep tests and scored between 660 and 690.

I am really upset but when i take up the exam next time and even if i manage to score a 700+, my score history would have my previous score. MBA is my dream. Will this poor score in the history of scores affect or be a hurdle ant stop me from pursuing an MBA.

Please share me your true views. I would feel better.

Everything spoiled because i met with the minor accident. I pray that such things dont happen to anyone. The day was not for me!!!

I learnt that only with a calm and peaceful mind, we can achieve a good score. Dont know what god has in store for me.

I am really worried if this poor score that will be in my gmat history will affect me. Please share your true thoughts.

Many thanks.

sriram · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: A very painful experience

Hi Shadow,
I too got a score of 490 which was totally unexpected.
I have heard from many people that schools see the amount of improvement you have shown between two attempts. So you would be at an advantage if you score a 700 and that will be taken in a positive sense.

So, don't worry..Prepare well and get a 700 !

All the best !

Shadow · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

hi sriram,

Thanks for the information.

i wouldnt stop working towards my dream. I will make it next time.

Jus wanted to share my experience to a many in the forum. Such things shouldnt happen to anyone.

I was much worried about the score history coz 370 is not even half the total.

sachinzeus · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:53 pm Post subject:

dont worry shadow.....ppl have good days and bad........im sure u ll score way over 700 the next time you give the test, and when you do, the schools will be sure to see the huge jump and take it as a positive sign.

till then i suggest you get working on your extra curriculars......i soo wish I had done more....

Shadow · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:01 am Post subject:

Thanks sachinzeus.

You people are really motivating and driving me ahead..Thanks a ton.

As you say i would focus on enhancing my profile along with my preparation.

Thanks a lot for your suggestion.

hopefully · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:49 am Post subject:

Hi Shadow,

What i feel is that u shud not have too much time gap in between your 2 dates...
This is because if you improve a lot and there is a time gap then the Adcom may think that u actually have improved.. which is good only to an extent bcoz your poor performance will be there..

However if u give next exam soon then u can always convince in ur interview and or essays that first one was indded and accident and that ur candidature should be considered excluding that bad experience ..

Again, this is my personal opinion...

Take care

ATB

stoic74 · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:22 am Post subject:

Hi,
I am very sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience.

Please prepare well and attempt the exam again. You will find that many schools select the best GMAT score. So, do not waste your energy focusing on the old score. Infact, your GMAT score improvement will be a nice story for you to add to your application essay!

Create a study plan and follow the relaxation techniques mentioned on this site. I am sure you will improve. Good luck.

Stoic74

beatthegmat · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject:

Hi Shadow:

Thank you for sharing your experience with us--and I'm so sorry to hear about your upsetting day. Sad

Don't give up on your MBA dreams just because of one test. If I were you, I would address this first test explicitly in your application explaining you were in an accident and were not in good shape during the exam--it's a valid point to raise.

Work hard and practice hard, and retake that test! If you need help you can always lean on this community for support--that's why we are here.

Best of luck to you!

Guest · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

Many thanks for your motivating thoughts.

I would definitely like to thank the members of this wonderful site. Your so encouraging. I am happy that people are ready to help me.

Thanks hopefully,stoic74 and the site moderator. Ur words mean a lot to me!!!!1....

beatthegmat · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

Glad to support you--don't give up!