just got beat by the GMAT. suggestions

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semidevil: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 48; Joined: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:38 pm

by semidevil » Sat May 02, 2009 3:55 pm

It's partially my fault actually. I did not study at all the last month of the GMAT due to some personal issues at home, so I pretty much went in there kind "semi-cold." I was mentally exhausted from stuff at home so really just went in there without much effort. finished the Quant portion with 20 minutes to spare, and the verbal with 30 minutes to spare

anyways, took the exam today, and here is the official score:

450 (Q27, V25).

my previous practice exams were as follows:

mgmat CAT 1
420(Q24, V26)
mgmat CAT 2
460(Q26 V28)
mgmat CAT 3
450(Q24, V29)
mgmat CAT 4
470(Q26, V30)
mgmat CAT 5
650(Q43, V36)
mgmat CAT 6
530(Q34, V30)

GMAT prep 1, scored 530(V34, Q 28)

GMAT prep 2, scored 460(V29, Q24)

I'm wasn't expecting much to tell you the truth just because I did not study for one month. life is semi-back to normal, so I plan to reschedule and take it mid to late june. I have just a bit over one month to study.

how should I approach this now?

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awesomeusername: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 226; Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:27 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 23 times

by awesomeusername » Sat May 02, 2009 4:59 pm

hang in there man. Studying for the GMAT takes a lot of time and patience. Be sure to assess your weaknesses. Take notes on what you've learned and be diligent. In the end, it'll pay off!

Constant dripping hollows out a stone.
-Lucretius

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4seasoncentre: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 211; Joined: Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:17 pm; Thanked: 12 times; GMAT Score:680

by 4seasoncentre » Sun May 03, 2009 8:15 am

I don't know what your current approach is.

I would advise against studying by simplying doing practise tests and practise questions.

You should be reviewing the basics like... laws of exponents, rules about angels, rules of averages/medians/range etc etc

likewise for verbal, grammar rules, idioms, parraellism etc....

if you can find some practise questions that are based on the above topics, you can study the topic, then do the practise questions

after that you can work on general practise questions and practise tests.

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BrianSmith: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 23; Joined: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:59 am; Location: London; GMAT Score:640

Focus ! ! !

by BrianSmith » Tue May 05, 2009 3:34 am

I'd say the most important thing for you to do is dedicate enough time and focus all your attention in preparing for your next test.

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