What are my chances? Stacey?

caramel3536 · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject: What are my chances? Stacey?

I took the gmat last year and scored a lousy 610. I began preparing again in January this year, however I'm realizing that I have forgotten some of the things I learned earlier, so I am revisiting them.
However my test is scheduled for May 10, and I am aiming for a 700, what are my chances considering I've never scored above a 680 in my practice tests (MGMAT, GMAT Prep). As a matter of fact, I scored a 620 yesterday on a GMAT Prep test 2, it really demotivated me. I have about 10days to go, I'm extremely good at math but for some reason I can't break some invisible barrier on my GMAT math.
My verbal weakness is CR, but I'm working on this for the next couple of days.
Long story short, do you think there is any hope for me to get a 700 less than 14days, and also what can I do in these last few days to boost my score? I am hopeful but I want to be realistic, should I reschedule?
Razz

Spence · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Don't focus so much on the magical number that people seem to think 700 is. It's not. A 680 would still be competitive at most schools.

I think you need to clear your head (go for a run, have a drink with friends, see a stupid movie), then regroup.

Take a brief break from taking timed practice tests and spend the next few days pounding through practice questions in the Official Guide, especially in quant. Take advantage of the forums here to get help on specific problems. If you really can't crack it, then delay your test and work with a tutor. A low 600s score will hurt more than the rescheduling fee.

Plan to take at least two more practice tests in the next 12 days, but I wouldn't take more than three. You'll tire yourself out. If you're done with MGMAT and GMATPrep, do the Princeton Review tests. They are adaptive like the real test and the answer explanations might help you finally crack the quant and see where you're going wrong.

Hope this helps!

caramel3536 · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:45 am Post subject: RE:

Thanks a lot Spence, some very insightful advice!

caramel3536 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: MGMAT tests

I've since rescheduled my test because I realized that MGMAT scores are a little inflated, I scored 650, 650, 670, 680, 680, 700 on my MGMAT scored but only managed to get a measly 610 and 620 on GMAT prep and Powerprep respectively. MGMAT gave me a false sense of security, I thought I was doing well. Their materials and examples are extremely good, and they do a good job of explaining, but I feel that their scoring algorithm is way off.

caramel3536 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: MGMAT tests

I've since rescheduled my test because I realized that MGMAT scores are a little inflated, I scored 650, 650, 670, 680, 680, 700 on my MGMAT scored but only managed to get a measly 610 and 620 on GMAT prep and Powerprep respectively. MGMAT gave me a false sense of security, I thought I was doing well. Their materials and examples are extremely good, and they do a good job of explaining, but I feel that their scoring algorithm is way off.