Here's my original debrief:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/from-470-to- ... 58337.html
Below is my debrief of my latest attempt:
Fifth: 560 (V-23, Q-45) on Sept 2010.
With my fifth attempt, I decided I needed to ground myself with fundamentals.
Thus, for Sentence correction - I made flashcards from numerous posts such as takeaway from Ron, MGMAT SC book and papgust post on SC. These were 65 hard copies flash cards that I carried everywhere, and went through them at least once a day.
For RC and CR - I practiced LSAT material from Kaplan, which had explanation for the questions rather than relying on online explanations. Did atleast 5 LSAT full tests under timed conditions. However, I did have to take 5 mins more on each section due to the long passages and tough RC's. My hit rate was approximately 55-65%. Not that high. I was hoping to reach 80%.
From my previous attempts and learning from my mistakes, I made sure I did full length tests. I also made a point to document my experience after each test in terms of lowlights, highlights, things to works on, repeat questions, with or w/o essay, etc; after learning from hardik.jadeja's error log.My GMAT test analysis is attached. Thank you hardik and kaulnikhil for your moral support and help.
I solved 6 MGMAT exams 2.5 times and 3-4 GMAT Prep exams. I did not solve too many GMAT Prep exams since I have done them before and know the answers, which would wrongly reflect my score.
Test Center experience:
There were many people at the test center giving GMAT even on a weekday. Essays were a sweep. Finished the first one 2 mins early and the second one essay just in time.
Quant section:
I hid the timer, since that kicks my anxiety level. Quant section was going pretty well in terms of timing and how I was doing on the section. In mid-section, I came across couple of word problems and one or two tough coordinate geometry problems, which costing me lot of time. In the end, I had about 5-6 mins for last 5 questions. Tried to solve two of them correctly and last 3 questions, I randomly guessed as C.
Verbal section:
Even though my quant section was ok, I drank 1 ml of energy drink and decided to focus on the verbal section. Again started off well with good timing till the ffirst 10-15 sections. It was until a RC really changed things for me in the verbal section. Lost some time here.
The initial time I lost, I paid really high penalty in the end. In fact, the previous two attempts, I had done much better in terms of timing on the verbal section. I had about 10 mins for 10 questions. Tried to focus on SC, CR and RC in order of sections that I was good and throw away categories, which was RC. Thanks Ron for your awesome timing strategy with Thursday's with Ron.
Obviously, I do not have the score I need to get into some of top schools. Clearly, GMAT is such a big deciding factor even though I have other pieces of applications in place.
Most applicants will tell me to focus on my applications and to give up GMAT because I have reached my limit, which would very well be true. However, why should I let one damn exam be my deciding faith for the career I want to pursue.
I am seeking expert advice on what are your recommendations.
There is one applicant who had similar case like mine:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-6-times ... 37598.html
1. Who was his or her MGMAT tutor? If anyone knows him or her, please pm me with details.
2. What do you recommend I do in terms should I take gmat again? or consider giving TOEFL to show that English is not an issue for me. Does anyone have experience with top schools who consider TOEFL as an good indicator of your English capabilities.
I am looking for genuine advice.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.beatthegmat.com/from-470-to- ... 58337.html
Below is my debrief of my latest attempt:
Fifth: 560 (V-23, Q-45) on Sept 2010.
With my fifth attempt, I decided I needed to ground myself with fundamentals.
Thus, for Sentence correction - I made flashcards from numerous posts such as takeaway from Ron, MGMAT SC book and papgust post on SC. These were 65 hard copies flash cards that I carried everywhere, and went through them at least once a day.
For RC and CR - I practiced LSAT material from Kaplan, which had explanation for the questions rather than relying on online explanations. Did atleast 5 LSAT full tests under timed conditions. However, I did have to take 5 mins more on each section due to the long passages and tough RC's. My hit rate was approximately 55-65%. Not that high. I was hoping to reach 80%.
From my previous attempts and learning from my mistakes, I made sure I did full length tests. I also made a point to document my experience after each test in terms of lowlights, highlights, things to works on, repeat questions, with or w/o essay, etc; after learning from hardik.jadeja's error log.My GMAT test analysis is attached. Thank you hardik and kaulnikhil for your moral support and help.
I solved 6 MGMAT exams 2.5 times and 3-4 GMAT Prep exams. I did not solve too many GMAT Prep exams since I have done them before and know the answers, which would wrongly reflect my score.
Test Center experience:
There were many people at the test center giving GMAT even on a weekday. Essays were a sweep. Finished the first one 2 mins early and the second one essay just in time.
Quant section:
I hid the timer, since that kicks my anxiety level. Quant section was going pretty well in terms of timing and how I was doing on the section. In mid-section, I came across couple of word problems and one or two tough coordinate geometry problems, which costing me lot of time. In the end, I had about 5-6 mins for last 5 questions. Tried to solve two of them correctly and last 3 questions, I randomly guessed as C.
Verbal section:
Even though my quant section was ok, I drank 1 ml of energy drink and decided to focus on the verbal section. Again started off well with good timing till the ffirst 10-15 sections. It was until a RC really changed things for me in the verbal section. Lost some time here.
The initial time I lost, I paid really high penalty in the end. In fact, the previous two attempts, I had done much better in terms of timing on the verbal section. I had about 10 mins for 10 questions. Tried to focus on SC, CR and RC in order of sections that I was good and throw away categories, which was RC. Thanks Ron for your awesome timing strategy with Thursday's with Ron.
Obviously, I do not have the score I need to get into some of top schools. Clearly, GMAT is such a big deciding factor even though I have other pieces of applications in place.
Most applicants will tell me to focus on my applications and to give up GMAT because I have reached my limit, which would very well be true. However, why should I let one damn exam be my deciding faith for the career I want to pursue.
I am seeking expert advice on what are your recommendations.
There is one applicant who had similar case like mine:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-6-times ... 37598.html
1. Who was his or her MGMAT tutor? If anyone knows him or her, please pm me with details.
2. What do you recommend I do in terms should I take gmat again? or consider giving TOEFL to show that English is not an issue for me. Does anyone have experience with top schools who consider TOEFL as an good indicator of your English capabilities.
I am looking for genuine advice.
Thank you for your support.
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