GMAT Strategy

Wow, congrats! That's a great score and a pretty accurate predictor of your test day performance. I myself had the very same score just before my test.

If I were you, I'd review some of the mistakes that struck me the most/surprised me more than once. Other than that, make sure to avoid overworking yourself these two days - your prep is already at an end, no point in cramming. Try to relax before the big day and avoid any possible source of stress.

Surprises... Well, I'd say be ready for everything but nothing in particular... Be ready to see some OG-style questions, but not word-by-word problems. Be ready to ask for stuff (like pen or writing pad) and make sure you know when and how long your breaks are. Do back something to snack, like a banana or some candy bar.

Good luck!

Starting to the test center now. Bit tensed about the result. I keep telling myself "Take each question as it comes"...


Please wish me luck everyone.... Will post as soon as I get back....

Done.

Got a 690.
Thought of posting my strategy etc if I crossed the 700 mark. It would have been emotionally satisfying with 10 more marks.

Hi,

I am pretty sad looking at this score because currently I am in similar situation as you were a month ago.

I got 720 and 710 in two Gmat prep tests and targeting for 750.
Completed OG in the beginning of my preparation and don't know exactly what to do now
Did you do anything wrong in the test such as getting late in break or something which might have affected your score?
Or the test has become more difficult now?

Please provide your comments and help me out in deciding my strategy.

Ritesh,

Just focus on your studies, and emphasize understanding the questions you got wrong. By the way, we are taking the exam the same day, best of luck to you!

Thanks! Where is your test center?

I'm in NYC.

Hi one of the major mistakes I made during the test was trying to save time eagerly. I had 5 mins left after completing Quants but in the process I made 1 or 2 silly mistakes.

And I am going to start my application processes in a week. Will keep you guys posted.


Anyone knows a top notch ed consultancy in chennai for mba ?

Thanks for the advice!

As a wise person once said '690 and 700/710 is just a mental gap'.

I have a 3.5 year work ex. Lets see.

A small advice for people who have never succeeded in any competitive exam... 'You can do it'.

While I might not have scored a 99 pc, this is the first time in my life I have scored well in a comp exam. Key was pure hard work and good planning. Things I did to get there:

1. Decided to do MBA out of interest and the urge to do more (if you decide this out of job frustration... think again)

2. Quit the job after a week of consulting important people in my life (This might not be apt for all cause I couldn't do justice to both my IT job and GMAT)

3. Took 2 days to analyze what to do. Made a day level plan for the next two months (Use an excel calendar and write down your activities for each day.. will attach mine by today)

4. Searched this forum for a person who seemed would be able to help me in suggesting the right things (Do not follow multiple suggestions)

6. A month before the exam started taking Practice tests once a week WITH AWA (this is important)

7. Two days before GMAT... just reviewed the formulae I had jotted down (Wow am following SC rules in my post )
And the day before GMAT had a nice sleep - this allowed me to be super fresh during the test.
On G-day, had a very light breakfast and reviewed my notes again (writ your own notes)



Thnak you DanaJ and austin..... I could open the door but you guys should me which one to open

Clear out the content and use the template. Hope this helps...

Hi fleetkid,
What was your split between verbal and quant?

Q/V - 46/38