Hey,
Wrote my first GMAT yesterday and scored 680 (41Q , 41V). Considering english is not my native language I'm pretty stoked about my verbal score. I know I can do better on Q, scored 49 on one of the two practice test I did and thereby a total of 710. Not sure if I should take the test again. I think I'll apply to a master at London School Of Economics here in Europe and see how it turns out.
We got a slightly different scale for our grades here in Sweden I know they require at least 75% VG (pass by distinction) and I'm calculating on finishing my bachelor with 95%. I hope its enough.
Do you guys have any suggestions regarding quant prep? I've done the Official Guides + Kaplan.
Cheers!
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I know the feeling of a 680. You sit there looking at the screen in disbelief because you know there were 3 questions that you could have gotten right to get that 700. That was my story as well yesterday
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bergstrom did you order the MGMAT quant books?
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I would def recommend using mgmat for math. I went through all of the guides except for the geometry guide and they are great. The best math books I've seen.bergstrom wrote:Nope, are they good?money9111 wrote:bergstrom did you order the MGMAT quant books?
I'll might get them then! I have troubles with number properties and inequalities which I really really hate. Ratios and geometry are alright.osirus0830 wrote:I would def recommend using mgmat for math. I went through all of the guides except for the geometry guide and they are great. The best math books I've seen.bergstrom wrote:Nope, are they good?money9111 wrote:bergstrom did you order the MGMAT quant books?
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I would recommend going through the MGMAT Number Properties book before taking it again. I wouldn't have done ok in math without it.
How much did you score on quant? I'll most likely order it. I can't write the test again until may here in Sweden (fully booked) so I have plenty of time. Might do it this summer if I don't get in. Seems stupid to pay up 250 dollars if I don't have tooosirus0830 wrote:I would recommend going through the MGMAT Number Properties book before taking it again. I wouldn't have done ok in math without it.
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If you have until may I would suggest getting all of the MGMAT quant books... can't hurt to go through them all since you have the time. Even if you get 1 extra question correct... it would be worth it
considering your scores, it looks like you guys are both in the same boat.
considering your scores, it looks like you guys are both in the same boat.
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47 on quant. I would definitely suggests, getting the MGMAT quant guides. The advanced sections are really thorough and necessary for your prep.bergstrom wrote:How much did you score on quant? I'll most likely order it. I can't write the test again until may here in Sweden (fully booked) so I have plenty of time. Might do it this summer if I don't get in. Seems stupid to pay up 250 dollars if I don't have tooosirus0830 wrote:I would recommend going through the MGMAT Number Properties book before taking it again. I wouldn't have done ok in math without it.
Awesome I'll order them tonight. I know I can improve my quant plenty if I'll be able to do that without loosing my strength in the verbal section 700 should not be impossible.osirus0830 wrote:47 on quant. I would definitely suggests, getting the MGMAT quant guides. The advanced sections are really thorough and necessary for your prep.bergstrom wrote:How much did you score on quant? I'll most likely order it. I can't write the test again until may here in Sweden (fully booked) so I have plenty of time. Might do it this summer if I don't get in. Seems stupid to pay up 250 dollars if I don't have tooosirus0830 wrote:I would recommend going through the MGMAT Number Properties book before taking it again. I wouldn't have done ok in math without it.
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Bergstrom, 41V is a tremendous score for someone who the first language is not English, but this is not your case. I have been to Sweden and it seems that Swedish people known English since they born ! .bergstrom wrote:Hey,
Wrote my first GMAT yesterday and scored 680 (41Q , 41V). Considering english is not my native language I'm pretty stoked about my verbal score. I know I can do better on Q, scored 49 on one of the two practice test I did and thereby a total of 710. Not sure if I should take the test again. I think I'll apply to a master at London School Of Economics here in Europe and see how it turns out.
We got a slightly different scale for our grades here in Sweden I know they require at least 75% VG (pass by distinction) and I'm calculating on finishing my bachelor with 95%. I hope its enough.
Do you guys have any suggestions regarding quant prep? I've done the Official Guides + Kaplan.
Cheers!
Seriously, I believe you are in the right track for a very high score. Verbal is the most difficult part of the GMAT and with already a 41V it seems that you could improve it even more. Try to boost your verbal a little more, but on the quant I would suggest you to get the MGMAT Quant Book, OG12, OG Quant and do at least 10 practice tests, leaving GMATPREP to the final weeks.
Good luck !