I took my GMAT this April (old format) and got a 640(V31 Q47) AWA-5.5 IR-5. I have already taken coaching from a reputed GMAT institute in India and I am well aware of all the concepts. I have issues while applying the concepts! I took three GMAT prep tests
Prep 1 :720(V41 Q48) - Felt most of the questions were repeated, I had already seen many questions as a part of my practice
Prep 2 :690(V37 Q48) - Few questions repeated
Prep 5 :670(V33 Q49) - Very few questions repeated
All the practice tests I gave, Quant was never an issue, though I worked really hard to maintain my Quant score but could never get beyond 85% accuracy; I am not good at Math. I have serious issues with RC and CR. I just couldn't learn the elimination strategy in CR and couldn't attain accuracy while attempting RCs. Till the end, I wasn't able to manage my timing on the GMAT, particularly Verbal. And this is what ruined my actual GMAT. I spent too much time on the RC's and had to guess a lot many questions in the end (around 7 8) to complete the test on time. Simple quant questions also gave me chills of a nightmare, I was super nervous when I took the exam. In fact, the exam anxiety had me overwhelmed two weeks prior to the GMAT.
I am targeting really good schools, too ambitious for my score and profile. LBS, Rotman- Univ of Toronto, Ivey-Western Univ, Schulich- York Univ. (I intend to stay in Canada and LBS is one of my dream school).
My profile :
4 years of IT work-ex ( past 6months-present: techno functional role in Supply Chain Management ; 3.5years-Technical role in Banking Domain )
B.Tech in Electronics and Communications 85.11%
12th 86.75%
10th 91.6%
Extra Curriculars - Vocal Music and Dance
Engagement in a few events here and there throughout school, college, work ( compere/participant/organizer)
I realize my GMAT score is going to be a big handicap in my application as I belong to the pool of Indian IT engineers with no such spike in my profile! How do I prepare now? I need to get over that 700 mark! I have lost my confidence, and I just don't seen to perform well. I need to start afresh. I don't blame the coaching I took but I feel something was missing with my prep there. I am a working professional and spend close to 13hours outside the home everyday. I have time to study only on the weekends. I have researched and have gathered really good reviews about Magoosh GMAT prep. Hence, I am planning to go ahead with Magoosh premium subscription(provision to study on mobile as well), prepare for 3 months and take a reshot at GMAT. I have to complete my entire application for Round1s so I need to be ready with everything by September. What are your views? Do you think Magoosh can help me? Shall I try with my 640 or go with second attempt? What different can I do? How do I improve time, RC and CR esp. ! Thank you guys for your answers. I really appreciate your time.
