I would like to thank everyone for his or her help. I couldn't have done it without you! Also, my first CAT was 540 so if you are scoring in the mid-500's, don't give up. If I can do it, so can you. Trust me.
Test Impressions
Overall - The testing procedure was very unusual with all the security precautions but being able to take the test at an individual kiosk was very calming. I was less nervous on the GMAT than I have been in other standardized tests (SAT, LSAT.) It is silly that they make you leave your kiosk for breaks. You can't just sit and stretch. Very odd. Also, they wouldn't let me get food out of my locker during my break. I thought that was unnecessary. Additionally, the dry erase pad wasn't a problem at all. I never needed more than one and had plenty of room.
Quantitative - I felt that the quantitative was easier on the actual GMAT than on the practice exams (MGMAT.) They are closer to the OG problems than the MGMAT problems. For example, I never had a single combination, permutation, probability or complex geometry problem. It did, however, have more inequalities than the practice exams. I should point out that the quantitative section was always my weak spot. I went from scoring in the 12% (seriously) to the 78% (actual GMAT.) I haven't had a math class since high-school (no math in college.)
Verbal - I thought the verbal was exactly the same as the practice tests I had been taking. In fact, I scored almost exactly the same on the actual GMAT as I did on the last 2 or 3 practice tests (MGMAT.) Verbal was always my strong section. I scored in the 90%+ on my first CAT and never dropped below it. But MGMAT's SC book is pure gold. It definitely helped me go deeper into 90%+ territory. If you just focus on the MGMAT SC book for a solid week or two, you'll be scoring in the 700+ range on the SC problems. It's that good.
If anyone wants any advice on study tips, I'll add my two cents. If not, I just want to thank everyone for their help. You guys and girls are more valuable than you realize. I can, without a doubt, say that I scored a 700+ because of this board. Thank you everyone!
Background:
Age: 25
Education: BA in Philosophy and JD.
GPA: 3.3 (undergrad)
Test Impressions
Overall - The testing procedure was very unusual with all the security precautions but being able to take the test at an individual kiosk was very calming. I was less nervous on the GMAT than I have been in other standardized tests (SAT, LSAT.) It is silly that they make you leave your kiosk for breaks. You can't just sit and stretch. Very odd. Also, they wouldn't let me get food out of my locker during my break. I thought that was unnecessary. Additionally, the dry erase pad wasn't a problem at all. I never needed more than one and had plenty of room.
Quantitative - I felt that the quantitative was easier on the actual GMAT than on the practice exams (MGMAT.) They are closer to the OG problems than the MGMAT problems. For example, I never had a single combination, permutation, probability or complex geometry problem. It did, however, have more inequalities than the practice exams. I should point out that the quantitative section was always my weak spot. I went from scoring in the 12% (seriously) to the 78% (actual GMAT.) I haven't had a math class since high-school (no math in college.)
Verbal - I thought the verbal was exactly the same as the practice tests I had been taking. In fact, I scored almost exactly the same on the actual GMAT as I did on the last 2 or 3 practice tests (MGMAT.) Verbal was always my strong section. I scored in the 90%+ on my first CAT and never dropped below it. But MGMAT's SC book is pure gold. It definitely helped me go deeper into 90%+ territory. If you just focus on the MGMAT SC book for a solid week or two, you'll be scoring in the 700+ range on the SC problems. It's that good.
If anyone wants any advice on study tips, I'll add my two cents. If not, I just want to thank everyone for their help. You guys and girls are more valuable than you realize. I can, without a doubt, say that I scored a 700+ because of this board. Thank you everyone!
Background:
Age: 25
Education: BA in Philosophy and JD.
GPA: 3.3 (undergrad)
