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buzzdeepak
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- GMAT Score:710
Hey guys...
Took the GMAT this afternoon and scored a decent 710 (Q49, V36) on the first attempt. I gained a lot from this community and wanted to thank the experts, who are ever willing to help all and fellow GMAT-ers, for the questions they posted and the healthy discussions. In the end, I think it was the discussions, the blogs and the success stories that played a major part in my GMAT journey.
Practice test scores:
Manhattan GMAT (free / diagnostic): 580 (Q40, V29)
Veritas (free): 610 (Q40, V35)
Manhattan GMAT 2: 610 (Q40, V34)
Manhattan GMAT 3: 680 (Q46, V34)
GMAT Prep 1: 650 (Q48, V31)
Manhattan GMAT 4: 680 (Q44, V38)
GMAT Prep 2: 700 (Q48, V37) - just the confidence booster I needed 5 days before the test
Few suggestions / tips:
1. Believe in yourself - Confidence is the key to GMAT and you need to tell yourself that you will do good on the test
2. Official Guides - Use official guides and GMAC materials before you start using any other material
3. Don't spend more than 2.5 -3 mins on a problem, just pick an answer choice and move on - need to understand when enough is enough on the test
4. Timing strategy - have a strategy, for studies and the test, that works best for you. First thing I did as I sat on the chair was to write down the time / Q table which helped in keeping me on track.
5. Don't let the previous answers affect you or don't think about them - You can't do anything about the answers that you have already marked, so don't let them affect you. Focus on what's on the screen
6. Be relaxed and take it easy - GMAT is just another test. The more relaxed you are, the better your brain performs. Also, take as much time allocated to you to read the instructions as possible. This will help in calming your nerves. Staying "Calm and composed" is the key
7. Banana and cereal bars or any form of instant energy are of great help during the test
8. Last but not the least - BE POSITIVE and STAY POSITIVE through the course of the preparation and during the test. You have done all the hard work, just stretch yourself through these 3:30 - 4 hrs and you will be gold!
GMAT is a journey, enjoy it and appreciate its beauty (tough quant within 2 mins! and tricky SC in 1:15 mins! - its fun, take it as a challenge)
All the best to the GMAT-ers.
Cheers,
Deepak
Took the GMAT this afternoon and scored a decent 710 (Q49, V36) on the first attempt. I gained a lot from this community and wanted to thank the experts, who are ever willing to help all and fellow GMAT-ers, for the questions they posted and the healthy discussions. In the end, I think it was the discussions, the blogs and the success stories that played a major part in my GMAT journey.
Practice test scores:
Manhattan GMAT (free / diagnostic): 580 (Q40, V29)
Veritas (free): 610 (Q40, V35)
Manhattan GMAT 2: 610 (Q40, V34)
Manhattan GMAT 3: 680 (Q46, V34)
GMAT Prep 1: 650 (Q48, V31)
Manhattan GMAT 4: 680 (Q44, V38)
GMAT Prep 2: 700 (Q48, V37) - just the confidence booster I needed 5 days before the test
Few suggestions / tips:
1. Believe in yourself - Confidence is the key to GMAT and you need to tell yourself that you will do good on the test
2. Official Guides - Use official guides and GMAC materials before you start using any other material
3. Don't spend more than 2.5 -3 mins on a problem, just pick an answer choice and move on - need to understand when enough is enough on the test
4. Timing strategy - have a strategy, for studies and the test, that works best for you. First thing I did as I sat on the chair was to write down the time / Q table which helped in keeping me on track.
5. Don't let the previous answers affect you or don't think about them - You can't do anything about the answers that you have already marked, so don't let them affect you. Focus on what's on the screen
6. Be relaxed and take it easy - GMAT is just another test. The more relaxed you are, the better your brain performs. Also, take as much time allocated to you to read the instructions as possible. This will help in calming your nerves. Staying "Calm and composed" is the key
7. Banana and cereal bars or any form of instant energy are of great help during the test
8. Last but not the least - BE POSITIVE and STAY POSITIVE through the course of the preparation and during the test. You have done all the hard work, just stretch yourself through these 3:30 - 4 hrs and you will be gold!
GMAT is a journey, enjoy it and appreciate its beauty (tough quant within 2 mins! and tricky SC in 1:15 mins! - its fun, take it as a challenge)
All the best to the GMAT-ers.
Cheers,
Deepak
Last edited by buzzdeepak on Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:14 pm, edited 2 times in total.
