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by gmatlady » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:19 am
Hey everybody, I just took the GMAT this morning and scored a dismal 530. This is quite disappointing since I was aiming for 650 and above (I am already over it and ready to get to work). I really believe that I can score at that level. I ran out of time on both sections. I feel that if I take it again I will achieve my goal. The school I am applying to offers scholarships based on GMAT scores and I NEED the scholarship--- almost only way I would afford an MBA.

I used veritas for my 7 weeks preparation, (their on-demand option) so I still have access to. I did learn from the veritas material but I need either more material or a different approach. I do have a copy of the OG Verbal, Quant and OG Review 11th edition though I did not have sufficient time to go through these OG Copies (I just skimmed through the last few days).

Please advise. I would like to take the test first week on November giving me 4 weeks from now. And I am willing to put in as much time as I need.[/b]
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by raju232007 » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:30 am
I believe all the GMAT aspirants abide by an universal rule..Start your prep with OG..After you are done with it you can go through other materials..If you can put in 3-4 hrs a day in the weekdays and 6-8 hrs a day in the weekends you should be able to achieve your target..As for you GMAT score ..don't feel dejected.Identify your weak areas and work on it..Take a set(usually 25 ques) of CR,SC,DS & PS daily and its very important that you time yourself.Practice a few sets daily and ensure that you take up as many practice tests as possible..I am sure you will come out with flying colors in your next GMAT attempt.
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Thanks raju232007

by gmatlady » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:26 pm
Thanks for your kind words and the advise. I really should have started with the OGs. I started with the veritas material then ran out of time... against better judgement I sat the exam anyway. I guess I should have rescheduled. Anyway, I am already suprisingly over that score. I gave myself today to relax, and as from tomorrow I am working those OGs from cover to cover... no time to waste.. got a goal to achieve
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