Like many others, I scored lower on the GMAT than my practice tests indicated I should. Here is a summary of my experience so far:
Veritas Practice Tests:
08Oct 580 IR-3, Q-33, V-37
23Nov 620 IR-2, Q-39, V-37
02Dec 610 IR-4, Q-36, V-38
10Dec 590 IR-2, Q-37, V-35
21Dec 620 IR-1, Q-38, V-38
Veritas GMAT Simulator:
13Jan 640 IR-4, Q-43, V-32
Official GMAT
17Jan 580 IR-8, Q-36, V-34
My preparations began in October 2013 utilizing the Veritas self paced program. Because I was extremely rusty in all things Quant, I focused on the math and algebra lessons/homework for the better part of 10 weeks with only limited time on the CR lesson. Finally, in late December I moved on to complete Geometry, Statistics/combinatrics, SC, RC, DS, and the IR lessons.
Here is the issue, My focus was completely on Quant until I got a 43 on 13Jan and V was dropping. The next few days comprised of SC, RC, DS, and IR. I thought If I could familiarize with the presented strategies for these sections, I would get my verbal up to 40ish and Quant up a few more with DS. IR was just to get away from the low scores I got on the practice tests. At least my efforts paid off in this section.
Many think it is crazy studying so many new concepts right before the exam but that is always the way I've studied with consistant success, until now! With that said, I am confident that I have the knowledge to beat this test, I just need a strategy to prepare for it; I plan to take it again next month because I have so many other things to do that I don't have time to spend another 4 months on the GMAT.
My goal is 680 and I plan to apply to Indiana U, Emory, and other schools of similar admission requirements.
Thanks for the help.
Veritas Practice Tests:
08Oct 580 IR-3, Q-33, V-37
23Nov 620 IR-2, Q-39, V-37
02Dec 610 IR-4, Q-36, V-38
10Dec 590 IR-2, Q-37, V-35
21Dec 620 IR-1, Q-38, V-38
Veritas GMAT Simulator:
13Jan 640 IR-4, Q-43, V-32
Official GMAT
17Jan 580 IR-8, Q-36, V-34
My preparations began in October 2013 utilizing the Veritas self paced program. Because I was extremely rusty in all things Quant, I focused on the math and algebra lessons/homework for the better part of 10 weeks with only limited time on the CR lesson. Finally, in late December I moved on to complete Geometry, Statistics/combinatrics, SC, RC, DS, and the IR lessons.
Here is the issue, My focus was completely on Quant until I got a 43 on 13Jan and V was dropping. The next few days comprised of SC, RC, DS, and IR. I thought If I could familiarize with the presented strategies for these sections, I would get my verbal up to 40ish and Quant up a few more with DS. IR was just to get away from the low scores I got on the practice tests. At least my efforts paid off in this section.
Many think it is crazy studying so many new concepts right before the exam but that is always the way I've studied with consistant success, until now! With that said, I am confident that I have the knowledge to beat this test, I just need a strategy to prepare for it; I plan to take it again next month because I have so many other things to do that I don't have time to spend another 4 months on the GMAT.
My goal is 680 and I plan to apply to Indiana U, Emory, and other schools of similar admission requirements.
Thanks for the help.
