Dear GMAT Beaters,
I have been studying for the GMAT in earnest since November 2008 and have taken the test twice. Scores below
1: 410 (AWA 5.5, Q19, V27) Jan 2009
2: 520 (AWA 4.5, Q37, V24) Mar 2009
The first time I was chancing my arm and the test experience was awful, so I completely fluffed it on the day.
The second time there was an improvement in the Q. Mentally I was much more relaxed and focused in the V, so was surprised by the lower V score. I am native English speaker, which made the lower V score even more painful. Furthermore, I put a lot of study in for the test and was expecting an equal Q:V score.
I am now half way through a 40 day study period (avg 4-6 hours per day) during which I have taken the GMAT prep 3 times. I have been unable to score above 550 with typical Q35 :V34 breakdown.
I have a very strict study plan and alternate between Q and V every couple of days. I am using a range of study material and typically compile mini tests for each section i.e. PS, DS, SC, RC, CR and time them. I am performing very well in these exercises, but it doesn't seem to translate across to the Prep.
I have one last chance in 3 weeks to get 600, or I will miss my app deadline.
I need advice from someone who has had a similar experience. I have taken classes and bought all the books. I am running out of time, and need to use whats left wisely. I don't know what else to try, as good old fashioned hard work doesn't seem to help......
I have been studying for the GMAT in earnest since November 2008 and have taken the test twice. Scores below
1: 410 (AWA 5.5, Q19, V27) Jan 2009
2: 520 (AWA 4.5, Q37, V24) Mar 2009
The first time I was chancing my arm and the test experience was awful, so I completely fluffed it on the day.
The second time there was an improvement in the Q. Mentally I was much more relaxed and focused in the V, so was surprised by the lower V score. I am native English speaker, which made the lower V score even more painful. Furthermore, I put a lot of study in for the test and was expecting an equal Q:V score.
I am now half way through a 40 day study period (avg 4-6 hours per day) during which I have taken the GMAT prep 3 times. I have been unable to score above 550 with typical Q35 :V34 breakdown.
I have a very strict study plan and alternate between Q and V every couple of days. I am using a range of study material and typically compile mini tests for each section i.e. PS, DS, SC, RC, CR and time them. I am performing very well in these exercises, but it doesn't seem to translate across to the Prep.
I have one last chance in 3 weeks to get 600, or I will miss my app deadline.
I need advice from someone who has had a similar experience. I have taken classes and bought all the books. I am running out of time, and need to use whats left wisely. I don't know what else to try, as good old fashioned hard work doesn't seem to help......
