completely shattered

shai · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: completely shattered

I took the GMAT yday and scored 530 which is much lower than what I have been scoring in the practice tests. I am completely shatterd as I felt that I was well prepared for the test. I studied OG thoroughly and did all the problems. My scores in the previous tests have been:

MGMAT: 620-660(I took a number of them)
GMATprep#1-640.

I wanted to score at least 650. Don't know where and how to start. I started exploring this site only a day before the test and felt that it was the best available source for the aspirants.

Any thoughts on my problem will be appreciated. My confidence has taken a dive for sure....

beatthegmat · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: completely shattered

gmat2009 · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: Know what you mean

I realized going into my exam this past Monday that my range was a low of 570 and a high of a 640. I figured I would end-up somewhere in the low 600's, but I got a 570. I noticed that for exams I took over 3 years ago, the same thing. I was scoring in the bottom half of my range. I think that nerves has a lot to do with test day performance. I don't know the remedy, but you may want to try taking the test again in 30 days since you are now familiar with the test site. I would take it at the exact same testing center, if you can.

shai · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks for ur responses....
My scores were Q38/V25. I underperformed in both the sections but I feel that I completely bombed the verbal section. I have a good understanding of the SC and the CR but haven't really worked hard for RC as I always scored well in it but it created a problem in the real test. I got too conscious and started losing my focus after that. I felt that the surroundings also have an impact.
I would like to retake the test. What should be my strategy apart from a whole lot of reading for RC . Should I start off again with the OG(I did it so many times........ Crying or Very sad

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beatthegmat · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

shai · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your advice, Eric.
Will try to do so and keep you posted of my progress.
Which tests do you think are the closest to the actual GMAT apart from the GMATprep?
I took 7 MGMAT tests and have read that the KAPLAN tests are not very relevant.

beatthegmat · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject:

Kaplan tests are good, but the scores are skewed downward severely--probably not great for your confidence.

PR tests are good...

shai · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Eric.
How often should I take the test?

shai · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject: LSAT Tests

I have heard that the LSAT RC's are godd enough for practise. Could you suggest as to where could I find some free LSAT tests?

beatthegmat · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: LSAT Tests

beatthegmat · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject:

shai · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your suggestions, Eric
Heard about a couple of books for LSAT:
10 Actual Official LSAT PrepTest
10 More Actual Official PrepTest
The Official LSAT PrepTest
Also try the website www.lsac.org - there is at least one free test and some questions/answers with analysis

aim-wsc · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject: 1000 CR 3000 RC

go to sub sections and check out / download 3000 RC & 1000 CR docs.

they've LSAT stuff and are rated good.