just took the test - feeling deflated

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mjhea0: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:46 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by mjhea0 » Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:54 am

I just took the test yesterday after two months of studying with Veritas. It didn't go well-

Quant: 30
Verbal: 35
540 Overall

The Quant I don't understand. The lowest score I ever received on the Quant was 33 and that was on my very first practice test from the Official GMAT Prep Test where I didn't answer 10 questions (see attachment).

I don't know where to go from here. I was hoping to get somewhere between 600 and 650. I'm looking to get into a MSA program. I only need a 590. But my hope was to get a high enough score to leave the door open to possibly going to a decent school for my MBA down the road.

I am burnt out, and I feel very embarrassed. I just don't get it. On the test, I got some higher-level permutation questions - so I thought I was doing well. Any chance that the official score is incorrect?

Any suggestions? I'm thinking of signing up for Knewton to get the guaranteed 50 point increase, but I know their material is intense. I just started a new job, which is very demanding. I had hoped to be all done with this GMAT mess by now.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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vaibhavgupta: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 416; Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:18 pmFollowed by: 9 members; Location: Delhi, India; Thanked: 13 times

by vaibhavgupta » Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:15 am

mjhea0 wrote:I just took the test yesterday after two months of studying with Veritas. It didn't go well-

Quant: 30
Verbal: 35
540 Overall

The Quant I don't understand. The lowest score I ever received on the Quant was 33 and that was on my very first practice test from the Official GMAT Prep Test where I didn't answer 10 questions (see attachment).

I don't know where to go from here. I was hoping to get somewhere between 600 and 650. I'm looking to get into a MSA program. I only need a 590. But my hope was to get a high enough score to leave the door open to possibly going to a decent school for my MBA down the road.

I am burnt out, and I feel very embarrassed. I just don't get it. On the test, I got some higher-level permutation questions - so I thought I was doing well. Any chance that the official score is incorrect?

Any suggestions? I'm thinking of signing up for Knewton to get the guaranteed 50 point increase, but I know their material is intense. I just started a new job, which is very demanding. I had hoped to be all done with this GMAT mess by now.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Dont give up! i feel for you!

If OA is A, IMO B
If OA is B, IMO C
If OA is C, IMO D
If OA is D, IMO E
If OA is E, IMO A

FML!! :/

sunman: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 165; Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:05 amFollowed by: 9 members; Location: San Diego, CA; Thanked: 14 times; GMAT Score:750

by sunman » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:36 am

I might sign up with Knewton too...50 points GUARANTEED is fairly bold.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead

vaibhavgupta: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 416; Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:18 pmFollowed by: 9 members; Location: Delhi, India; Thanked: 13 times

by vaibhavgupta » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:39 am

sunman wrote:I might sign up with Knewton too...50 points GUARANTEED is fairly bold.

I dont think that this Guarantee was for a 700 to 750 increase. But i hope you do get 750!

If OA is A, IMO B
If OA is B, IMO C
If OA is C, IMO D
If OA is D, IMO E
If OA is E, IMO A

FML!! :/

sunman: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 165; Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:05 amFollowed by: 9 members; Location: San Diego, CA; Thanked: 14 times; GMAT Score:750

by sunman » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:45 am

Whatever, they didn't specify

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vaibhavgupta: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 416; Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:18 pmFollowed by: 9 members; Location: Delhi, India; Thanked: 13 times

by vaibhavgupta » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:47 am

sunman wrote:Whatever, they didn't specify

Go for 750!

If OA is A, IMO B
If OA is B, IMO C
If OA is C, IMO D
If OA is D, IMO E
If OA is E, IMO A

FML!! :/

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