Hello to all the BTG members. I have been following the community and members for some time now. I have been hanging in the background, quietly celebrating everyone's success and learning from mistakes/tips. I have finally decided to post because it is only 1 week until my exam and I am freaking out. Any help, advice or guidance would be appreciated more than I can explain in words!
I have been excited the last few months while preparing to take the GMAT and go back to school. This is a really monumental time for me because I am 27 now and have been trying to figure out my 'calling'/career path since I graduated from undergrad. Well, 2 months ago I finally figured it out! It just came to me one day and during that moment of clarity, I knew I had to go back to school to achieve my goal.
So, I started studying a few days later. I have made some progress, but I am short of hitting the mark. There is only one school that I am targeting. Average GMAT score at this school is 590-600. My undergrad institution and work experience are very strong, but GPA is below average. So, my last significant controllable is my GMAT score. My target score is 650+. This is much lower than many of you have achieved on the test, but it is all I really need to hit my goal...
Here are my practice scores thus far:
MBA.com GMAT CAT
9/6/10
Quantitative: Scaled Score = 35
Verbal: Scaled Score = 32
Total: 560
11/8/10
Quantitative: 42
Verbal: 33
Total: 610
MGMAT CAT 1:
11/9/10
Quantitative
35
Verbal
35
Total 590
MGMAT CAT 2:
11/10/10:
Quantitative
37
Verbal
35
Total 600
At this point, I am very worried I will not hit my goal of 650. Given that I have 1 week left to prepare, I would love to hear everyone's opinion on how I should focus my study's to get the most bang for my buck. I have read Powerscore CR Bible, MGMAT Number Properties, MGMAT Sentence Correction, and Cliff Math Review for Standardized tests. I have MGMAT RC but have not had time to read it. My thought is that I should review each problem I get incorrect on the practice CAT's until I understand the problem inside and out. I was planning to to take 1 CAT test per day up until 2 days before the test. I have the next week off from work to prepare, so time is not my concern.
Anybody have some ideas on how I can get a 50 point jump in my score within the next week? I have not seen that large of an increase in my CAT scores since I started studying 2 months ago and at this point, I am really concerned! Especially given the fact that my first CAT test was 'blind' and I had no idea what was on the test and have not taken a test since undergrad 5 years ago. Thank you so much for your insight and time. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Vince
I have been excited the last few months while preparing to take the GMAT and go back to school. This is a really monumental time for me because I am 27 now and have been trying to figure out my 'calling'/career path since I graduated from undergrad. Well, 2 months ago I finally figured it out! It just came to me one day and during that moment of clarity, I knew I had to go back to school to achieve my goal.
So, I started studying a few days later. I have made some progress, but I am short of hitting the mark. There is only one school that I am targeting. Average GMAT score at this school is 590-600. My undergrad institution and work experience are very strong, but GPA is below average. So, my last significant controllable is my GMAT score. My target score is 650+. This is much lower than many of you have achieved on the test, but it is all I really need to hit my goal...
Here are my practice scores thus far:
MBA.com GMAT CAT
9/6/10
Quantitative: Scaled Score = 35
Verbal: Scaled Score = 32
Total: 560
11/8/10
Quantitative: 42
Verbal: 33
Total: 610
MGMAT CAT 1:
11/9/10
Quantitative
35
Verbal
35
Total 590
MGMAT CAT 2:
11/10/10:
Quantitative
37
Verbal
35
Total 600
At this point, I am very worried I will not hit my goal of 650. Given that I have 1 week left to prepare, I would love to hear everyone's opinion on how I should focus my study's to get the most bang for my buck. I have read Powerscore CR Bible, MGMAT Number Properties, MGMAT Sentence Correction, and Cliff Math Review for Standardized tests. I have MGMAT RC but have not had time to read it. My thought is that I should review each problem I get incorrect on the practice CAT's until I understand the problem inside and out. I was planning to to take 1 CAT test per day up until 2 days before the test. I have the next week off from work to prepare, so time is not my concern.
Anybody have some ideas on how I can get a 50 point jump in my score within the next week? I have not seen that large of an increase in my CAT scores since I started studying 2 months ago and at this point, I am really concerned! Especially given the fact that my first CAT test was 'blind' and I had no idea what was on the test and have not taken a test since undergrad 5 years ago. Thank you so much for your insight and time. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Vince
