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From 630 to 560 :-(

by abhinayar » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:09 pm
Hi beatthegmaters,
I have been preparing for GMAT for 4-5 months now I had a steady improvement from 510 , 570(Q40,V28) ,Platinum GMAT 610 ,630(Q42,V34)MGMAT CAT1 and today 560(Q41,v27)MGMAT CAT 2.
I had planned to achieve 680-700 in a month and face the real GMAT. Now this is really disappointing.
After repeating attempts on going through Quant concepts, my score remains the same. I have gone through MGMAT Quant 5th edition completely and solved OG13 questions .Not able to figure out where I lack. Do I need to prepare more. I have gone through all the topics and sub topics.
Verbal CR and RC needs improvement too. Kindly help me.I am nervous.
Thanks in advance.
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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:03 am
Hey abhinayar,

Don't put too much stock into one test result. It's quite likely that you had a bad day. You might try taking another practice test soon so that you can put this latest one behind you.
Not able to figure out where I lack.
To improve your score, it's important that you identify and strengthen your weak areas. One way to do this is to use an Error Log (aka Improvement Chart) while completing questions from the Official Guide (OG). You can find a free downloadable Improvement Chart here: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-error-log
Also, you should be reviewing each practice test to identify areas of weakness.
Verbal CR and RC needs improvement too.
If you're interested, we have a free set of videos that cover all sorts of Reading Comprehension strategies: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... prehension

Finally, keep in mind that the GMAT is a test of your math and verbal skills AND it's a test of your test-taking skills. So, be sure to work on your endurance and your time management skills.

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by abhinayar » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:13 am
Thank you Brent. You're right that I should analyse my weaknesses and improve my endurance during tests.By the time I'm half way through verbal all I want is to finish the test.
Do you suggest any tips to keep me going throughout the test with the same interest as I have in the earlier parts of the test.
I'm planning to go through my previous errors and the links you had suggested and take up the next mock.
Thanks again for your time Brent.:-)
Will get back to you with a better result.
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by abhinayar » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:15 am
Thank you Brent. You're right that I should analyse my weaknesses and improve my endurance during tests.By the time I'm half way through verbal all I want is to finish the test.
Do you suggest any tips to keep me going throughout the test with the same interest as I have in the earlier parts of the test.
I'm planning to go through my previous errors and the links you had suggested and take up the next mock.
Thanks again for your time Brent.:-)
Will get back to you with a better result.
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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:20 am
abhinayar wrote:By the time I'm half way through verbal all I want is to finish the test.
Do you suggest any tips to keep me going throughout the test with the same interest as I have in the earlier parts of the test?
Fake it!

Long/difficult/boring CR and RC passages can really kill one's concentration, and it's easy to starting "zoning out." In these instances, it's crucial that you engage 100% in the passage. So, rather than approach a passage with dread ("yeesh, this is going to be a killer"), try to feign interest ("Excellent! This passage is about protozoa!! I can't think of anything more exciting!!!!"). It may sound silly, but it helps. The greater your engagement, the better your results.

You can find additional tips to help you better engage with the passage in this free video: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... on?id=1123

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by [email protected] » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:39 pm
Hi abhinayar,

What materials have you been using to study? Are you self-studying with books or using a prep course?

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by abhinayar » Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:19 pm
Hi Rich,

I did a self-study with the Manhattan Strategy guides 5th edition and OG13 questionnaire.I follow the forums and have solved some questions in random. Once I finished the guide I felt confident that I have covered that particular topic. Now I am not sure whether am I back to square one.
Can u suggest some materials please.

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by mevicks » Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:34 pm
Brent@GMATPrepNow wrote:...

Also, you should be reviewing each practice test to identify areas of weakness.
Hi Brent,

On a side note it seems that in my recent mock tests my level has improved and I see a majority of (700+) level questions, which are of course harder. However, the problem I'm facing is that my habit of reviewing each and every problem (right or wrong, correct and incorrect guesses, validating other approaches which are faster etc) is taking too much time out of my preparation schedule! Sometimes it takes 2-3 days to finally complete my reviewing of a mock test. And this in turn affects either my verbal or quant score in the next test as i tend to forget various key concepts! Is it advisable to spend so much time in reviewing, which can be used in re-reviewing my error-log of OG problems or going through the notes/flash cards I've prepared ?

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:52 am
mevicks wrote:
Brent@GMATPrepNow wrote:...

Also, you should be reviewing each practice test to identify areas of weakness.
Hi Brent,

On a side note it seems that in my recent mock tests my level has improved and I see a majority of (700+) level questions, which are of course harder. However, the problem I'm facing is that my habit of reviewing each and every problem (right or wrong, correct and incorrect guesses, validating other approaches which are faster etc) is taking too much time out of my preparation schedule! Sometimes it takes 2-3 days to finally complete my reviewing of a mock test. And this in turn affects either my verbal or quant score in the next test as i tend to forget various key concepts! Is it advisable to spend so much time in reviewing, which can be used in re-reviewing my error-log of OG problems or going through the notes/flash cards I've prepared ?

Thanks & Regards,
Vivek
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (George Santayana)

I'm going to answer your question with another question: If you don't review the mistakes you made, how will you avoid making the same mistakes in the future?

Yes, this approach takes time, but I think that the best way to strengthen your weakness is to accurately identify those weaknesses via some kind of analysis of practice tests.

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by mevicks » Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:07 am
Brent@GMATPrepNow wrote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (George Santayana)

I'm going to answer your question with another question: If you don't review the mistakes you made, how will you avoid making the same mistakes in the future?

Yes, this approach takes time, but I think that the best way to strengthen your weakness is to accurately identify those weaknesses via some kind of analysis of practice tests.

Cheers,
Brent
Aye Aye Captain!

Firstly, Thanks for replying. Yes your right, I keep committing the same mistake for some niche quant topics (shortcut to find area of a equilateral triangle when the value of a side is known .. etc ). The identifying part (via mock tests) is done, I just need to stop committing anymore blunders by remembering "the things". So more reviewing and less mock tests :)

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