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bmorgan
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Hi everyone,
I finally took the GMAT today after a few months prep and scored a 650. It was bittersweet because I hoped for a score above 700, but 650 was in line (but on the low side) with my GMAT Prep scores. My breakdown was Q40(56%) and V39(87%) 650(79%). I am going to retake in six weeks, so I can improve my Quant. My quant ability is not as bad as my score; I was definitely a little shell-shocked and it really affected my timing. Can anyone recommend the best way to improve Quant? Off the top of my head, I am considering purchasing the Manhattan OG guide.
I started studying a few months ago with the Princeton Review book, went through the Veritas course and then did most of the 700 questions from BTG and made note cards all along the way. Honestly, the BTG questions are a really good resource. Although I froze a little on the actual test, they are a great way to improve timing and are an accurate representation of harder level questions on the test. I've written a review on Veritas, so I won't go more in to that topic but I think it was a good course.
I think if I retook it tomorrow I could definitely pull at least a 670, but I need something to guarantee I will get over the 700 wall. I'll be happy to answer any questions or help anyone if I can.
I finally took the GMAT today after a few months prep and scored a 650. It was bittersweet because I hoped for a score above 700, but 650 was in line (but on the low side) with my GMAT Prep scores. My breakdown was Q40(56%) and V39(87%) 650(79%). I am going to retake in six weeks, so I can improve my Quant. My quant ability is not as bad as my score; I was definitely a little shell-shocked and it really affected my timing. Can anyone recommend the best way to improve Quant? Off the top of my head, I am considering purchasing the Manhattan OG guide.
I started studying a few months ago with the Princeton Review book, went through the Veritas course and then did most of the 700 questions from BTG and made note cards all along the way. Honestly, the BTG questions are a really good resource. Although I froze a little on the actual test, they are a great way to improve timing and are an accurate representation of harder level questions on the test. I've written a review on Veritas, so I won't go more in to that topic but I think it was a good course.
I think if I retook it tomorrow I could definitely pull at least a 670, but I need something to guarantee I will get over the 700 wall. I'll be happy to answer any questions or help anyone if I can.
I do not have superior intelligence or faultless looks. I do not captivate a room or run a mile under six minutes. I only succeeded because I was still working long after everyone else went to sleep.
-Greg Evans
Veritas CAT: 680
GMATPrep CAT: 680
-Greg Evans
Veritas CAT: 680
GMATPrep CAT: 680
