Little improvement in GMAT Mock score -- Please Guide

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guerrero: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 227; Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:53 amFollowed by: 3 members; Thanked: 12 times

by guerrero » Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:05 am

Hello All,

I have been preparing for the GMAT since November . However , my score has a very little improvement . I took MGMAT mock 1 - scored 560
V37 Q29 . My target is 720 + .
The big concern is I am postponing the GMAT for the 3rd time now. I do not want to waste any money , so I have decided to put an extra effort this entire month and be prepared for the exam on 18th March . That means I have 40 More days to go .

1st question -My weakness is the Quant section at this point . Every time I take up a topic and try to master it in 2-3 days , I forget the ways to solve it in a weeks time .So when I am looking at the same question I attempted a week back I go blank with the approach . This demotivates me and I have to brucs up the section over and over again to be back in the comfort zone .. But .. unfortunatley , the cycle repeats.

I suspect my way of studying is not correct . How Can i make a study plan for the Quant section- specially ( Algebra , Word problems that include % , ratios/Proprtion etc) ?
Also, should I go for an online course in Quant to pass the 42+ barrier ? Which is the best in quent ? Also, do you guys suggest I take more time than stated ( to be honest I am exhausted and want to wrap it up now , but is it going to be a realistic target -score of 710+)

My second question is - How do I utilize the Tests from now onward ? I have 5 MGMAT Cats and 2 GMATPREP ( mba.com) .

3rd question - I cannot waste another year . I want to finish my exam in March then concentrate on the B-schools applications . 're there universities( at least top 80 ) that have December '13 intakes ?

Experts please guide me ..

Regards!

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by Kasia@EconomistGMAT » Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:53 am

Just a quick tip concerning the tests. You can take one test per week during the next three weeks and leave the remaining four for the last two weeks before the exam. When you write a test, make sure you analyze your mistakes and continue preparing bearing in mind your weak subjects. Once you take a test, go over it and take notes concerning three categories of questions:
1. incorrect and within the time limit
2. correct but exceeded the time limit
3. incorrect AND exceeded the time limit.
Check whether you have a problem with a particular question type and either try to overcome the problem or use the personalized guessing strategy not to waste time.

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by brianlange77 » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:24 pm

guerrero wrote:Hello All,

I have been preparing for the GMAT since November . However , my score has a very little improvement . I took MGMAT mock 1 - scored 560
V37 Q29 . My target is 720 + .
The big concern is I am postponing the GMAT for the 3rd time now. I do not want to waste any money , so I have decided to put an extra effort this entire month and be prepared for the exam on 18th March . That means I have 40 More days to go .

1st question -My weakness is the Quant section at this point . Every time I take up a topic and try to master it in 2-3 days , I forget the ways to solve it in a weeks time .So when I am looking at the same question I attempted a week back I go blank with the approach . This demotivates me and I have to brucs up the section over and over again to be back in the comfort zone .. But .. unfortunatley , the cycle repeats.

I suspect my way of studying is not correct . How Can i make a study plan for the Quant section- specially ( Algebra , Word problems that include % , ratios/Proprtion etc) ?
Also, should I go for an online course in Quant to pass the 42+ barrier ? Which is the best in quent ? Also, do you guys suggest I take more time than stated ( to be honest I am exhausted and want to wrap it up now , but is it going to be a realistic target -score of 710+)

My second question is - How do I utilize the Tests from now onward ? I have 5 MGMAT Cats and 2 GMATPREP ( mba.com) .

3rd question - I cannot waste another year . I want to finish my exam in March then concentrate on the B-schools applications . 're there universities( at least top 80 ) that have December '13 intakes ?

Experts please guide me ..

Regards!

Guerrero:

Good questions. A few initial thoughts/reactions for you.

First -- you have enough time to allow yourself to establish a full-on legitimate study plan. Start by reading these two articles that will help you really establish a top-notch plan for the next forty days.

https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... an-part-1/
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... an-part-2/

Second -- How do you make sure you really get the most out of that study plan? Check this out.

https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... our-study/

Third -- The biggest thing about your next practice tests is to use them as the amazing diagnostic tool that they can offer. That info can be so valuable in helping you prioritize your study efforts.

https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Lastly -- Offhand, I don't know of many schools that offer a December start-date.... appreciate the guidance from other experts on that one.

-Brian

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by guerrero » Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:40 am

brianlange77 wrote:

Lastly -- Offhand, I don't know of many schools that offer a December start-date.... appreciate the guidance from other experts on that one.

-Brian

Kasia and Brian , thanks a lot for a valuable input . I just have one unanswered question , appreciate some insight .

Question is : Does any one know if there 're intakes December onward or, do I have to wait 'till AUG next year ( when the classes start generally ) .

thanks !

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by brianlange77 » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:55 pm

guerrero wrote:
brianlange77 wrote:

Lastly -- Offhand, I don't know of many schools that offer a December start-date.... appreciate the guidance from other experts on that one.

-Brian
Kasia and Brian , thanks a lot for a valuable input . I just have one unanswered question , appreciate some insight .

Question is : Does any one know if there 're intakes December onward or, do I have to wait 'till AUG next year ( when the classes start generally ) .

thanks !

Assuming you are talking about full-time, daytime MBA programs? I am unaware of any that offer a December start-date.

-Brian

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