I've been learning for the GMAT almost a month. I practiced today a CAT to see how well my skills are right now. But I scored 340 :(:(:( VERYYYY BAD I know:(.
Could someone give me some tips?
I want to the test at the end of april!
Tips?
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400 is the minimum you should have scored.
what was you q/v - was it 30, 10 or 20, 15 .. almost always the score you will get you on your real GMAT will be less than your practice test, unless you do kaplan.
Try to do the test again and see what score you get
what was you q/v - was it 30, 10 or 20, 15 .. almost always the score you will get you on your real GMAT will be less than your practice test, unless you do kaplan.
Try to do the test again and see what score you get
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If you're scoring below 400, you need to put in some serious work on fundamentals. That means leaving the GMAT for a little while and working on math and English basics, rather than GMAT problems.
I'd recommend getting some sort of non-GMAT related algebra workbook to practice your math skills. GMAT problems are pretty tough if you're lacking in the underlying skills. For verbal, I recommend that you start reading well-written material in English. Again, not GMAT related stuff - magazines, newspapers, books, whatever. Anything helps.
After a few weeks of practicing your basic skills, your GMAT score should look better.
By the way, just doing practice tests over and over isn't going to help. You need to put in the time to study the material and analyze problems to show much improvement.
Good luck!
I'd recommend getting some sort of non-GMAT related algebra workbook to practice your math skills. GMAT problems are pretty tough if you're lacking in the underlying skills. For verbal, I recommend that you start reading well-written material in English. Again, not GMAT related stuff - magazines, newspapers, books, whatever. Anything helps.
After a few weeks of practicing your basic skills, your GMAT score should look better.
By the way, just doing practice tests over and over isn't going to help. You need to put in the time to study the material and analyze problems to show much improvement.
Good luck!
Jim S. | GMAT Instructor | Veritas Prep