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annakool1009
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My GMAT is due on the 17th Feb'09. Its a morning 8.30 GMT appointment.
I have been studying on and off for over a year now.
In my last 4 MGMAT tests (second attempt), I got scores ranging 710-730, with 10-20% repeat questions. I had given these 6 tests six-seven months back (with scores ranging 570-660), then due to some reasons, i couldnt continue with my preparation. Now I re-took all the 6 tests in the last 20-25 days
In the GMATprep exam, a couple of days back, I got a 730, with about 20-30% repeats.
Fearing that I would not get a second chance, I want to cross the 700+ barrier and I am worried about my D-day performance because:
1. The 700+ scores that I have got are with repeat questions.
2. In all the MGMAT tests that I scored a 700+ plus, there were hardly any questions in the difficulty range of 700-800. I dont understand why this happened. In today's test, in quant i got only 4 wrong (inter-spaced evenly) and 1 unattempted, yet i didnt see a 700-800 level question).
3. I feel that the GMAT prep verbal, particularly RC is simpler than the actual GMAT. And actual GMAT verbal can get very nasty. My verbal scores have fluctuated like crazy, and i have improved from 25 to 40 ! Nevertheless i am terribly scared about the verbal section on the D-day , based on the feed back in the community.
4. In Verbal most of the incorrect answers are the one when I get stuck between TWO Choices, and the one that I dont choose is the right one !
There is atleast 7-8 such questions in every test. I invariably spend a lot of time on such questions, because i know that the right answer is one of the two. What should be the correct strategy to handle these types ?
5. I have given the tests in proper exam condition: Genuinely written the both the essays, taken timed breaks and to an extent I have even worn shoes, socks and sweater and given all the exams on a table and chair. So I dont know whether there is a scope to improve on the D-day.
Also, I dont have any fresh tests to give. Where can i get a fair idea of my performance on the actual day.
What more should i practise to ensure a higher score ?
Please do share your opinion and strategies.
-Annapurna
I have been studying on and off for over a year now.
In my last 4 MGMAT tests (second attempt), I got scores ranging 710-730, with 10-20% repeat questions. I had given these 6 tests six-seven months back (with scores ranging 570-660), then due to some reasons, i couldnt continue with my preparation. Now I re-took all the 6 tests in the last 20-25 days
In the GMATprep exam, a couple of days back, I got a 730, with about 20-30% repeats.
Fearing that I would not get a second chance, I want to cross the 700+ barrier and I am worried about my D-day performance because:
1. The 700+ scores that I have got are with repeat questions.
2. In all the MGMAT tests that I scored a 700+ plus, there were hardly any questions in the difficulty range of 700-800. I dont understand why this happened. In today's test, in quant i got only 4 wrong (inter-spaced evenly) and 1 unattempted, yet i didnt see a 700-800 level question).
3. I feel that the GMAT prep verbal, particularly RC is simpler than the actual GMAT. And actual GMAT verbal can get very nasty. My verbal scores have fluctuated like crazy, and i have improved from 25 to 40 ! Nevertheless i am terribly scared about the verbal section on the D-day , based on the feed back in the community.
4. In Verbal most of the incorrect answers are the one when I get stuck between TWO Choices, and the one that I dont choose is the right one !
There is atleast 7-8 such questions in every test. I invariably spend a lot of time on such questions, because i know that the right answer is one of the two. What should be the correct strategy to handle these types ?
5. I have given the tests in proper exam condition: Genuinely written the both the essays, taken timed breaks and to an extent I have even worn shoes, socks and sweater and given all the exams on a table and chair. So I dont know whether there is a scope to improve on the D-day.
Also, I dont have any fresh tests to give. Where can i get a fair idea of my performance on the actual day.
What more should i practise to ensure a higher score ?
Please do share your opinion and strategies.
-Annapurna
Gearing up for the D-day.
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