Hello,
I took GMAT for the first time in April and scored 650 ( Q 48, V 32, AWA 5.5). Based on my discussions with friends , i decided to give it another shot so as to increase my chances of being selected.
My analysis at that time was:
1) Score is not bad. But becase i belong to the Indian IT MALE category, the competition is much more than in any normal category.
2) With a total experience of 8+ yrs (spread across IT, Business, Sales, Client relationship management), including 4 yrs of international work, this score should be good enough.
3) For giving more security to selection in top colleges, it is better to score around 700.
After brushing up my concepts and reviewing, i retook GMAT yesterday and i was in for a surprise package.Actually surprise would be an understatment because i did horrible.
My new score was: 610 ( Q 47, V 27). I was very scared since last week that my score should not go down. This made me very jittery at the start and my confidence crashed. I could not attempts 1 Q in Quant and 2 Q's in verbal.I have reflected on this tragedy and can easily say that it was due to loss of my confidence. I dont doubt my concepts but at this point i am so stressed that i am thinking if i have been overconfident of my self all this while.
I am not sure about what to do next and i have some major questions infront of me. In the last 6 months, i took multiple practice tests and scored 690-730 consistently. If some experts can help me in answering these questions, it will be really great.
1) Should i retake GMAT?
2) If i retake, what should i do to ensure that i can get my score around 700?
3) In case i do relate and score around 690-700, how will the admission panels view multiple attempts?
My profile is mentioned below for reference:
GMAT - 650 (Q 48/ V 32 / AWA 5.5) (2nd attempt - 610 (Q47/V 27)
Age: 30 yrs
Ethinicity: Indian
Work Exp: 8 Yrs (International Work Experience 4-5 yrs)
Work profile: Presently acting as Program maanger for a big M&A implementation along with client relationship management and sales related activities
Thanks in advance.
I took GMAT for the first time in April and scored 650 ( Q 48, V 32, AWA 5.5). Based on my discussions with friends , i decided to give it another shot so as to increase my chances of being selected.
My analysis at that time was:
1) Score is not bad. But becase i belong to the Indian IT MALE category, the competition is much more than in any normal category.
2) With a total experience of 8+ yrs (spread across IT, Business, Sales, Client relationship management), including 4 yrs of international work, this score should be good enough.
3) For giving more security to selection in top colleges, it is better to score around 700.
After brushing up my concepts and reviewing, i retook GMAT yesterday and i was in for a surprise package.Actually surprise would be an understatment because i did horrible.
My new score was: 610 ( Q 47, V 27). I was very scared since last week that my score should not go down. This made me very jittery at the start and my confidence crashed. I could not attempts 1 Q in Quant and 2 Q's in verbal.I have reflected on this tragedy and can easily say that it was due to loss of my confidence. I dont doubt my concepts but at this point i am so stressed that i am thinking if i have been overconfident of my self all this while.
I am not sure about what to do next and i have some major questions infront of me. In the last 6 months, i took multiple practice tests and scored 690-730 consistently. If some experts can help me in answering these questions, it will be really great.
1) Should i retake GMAT?
2) If i retake, what should i do to ensure that i can get my score around 700?
3) In case i do relate and score around 690-700, how will the admission panels view multiple attempts?
My profile is mentioned below for reference:
GMAT - 650 (Q 48/ V 32 / AWA 5.5) (2nd attempt - 610 (Q47/V 27)
Age: 30 yrs
Ethinicity: Indian
Work Exp: 8 Yrs (International Work Experience 4-5 yrs)
Work profile: Presently acting as Program maanger for a big M&A implementation along with client relationship management and sales related activities
Thanks in advance.
