Hi All,
I gave my The GMAT in may'13 and i ended up scoring a really disappointing score of 460 .
While in mocks i use to score 560-640. I was really shaken up with the score.
Things i noticed while giving exam was a big problem were
1. In verbal i couldn't score at all.
2. Anxiety (Could not control my anxiety at all .I was all blank while giving the exam. Just, Couldn't control that feeling)
This was my past.
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Now i am really stubborn to score a 700+ score on real GMAT.
I have been preparing the GMAT through
1. Kaplan Online + workbooks
2. Princeton reviews Online + Workbooks
3. Solved whole OG 12th edition(Twice)
4. OG 10th edition for Verbal
5. Aristotle Grail (SC)
These material i used for the first time while preparing the 1st take of the GMAT.
Now , i have decided on to start over with again.
I really need suggestions and little guidance on.
1. Do u need to change the study material?
2. Do i need to see a counselor?
3. How should i plan for studying all over again(So, that i don't face those issues again.)
4. Any good idea to start with the GMAT studies again. ?
5. Should i stick with Kaplan and princeton review online mock drills or should opt for something new?
PS.. I am a working guy in an IT company. So, please suggest me for that too. Like, how to manage everything(time,pressure,energy, etc. )?
I really need to break this up. And i will now.
Just little help from you people.
Thanks in advance,
Nitin
Scored a disappointing socre of 460.
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Dear Nitin,
I'm sorry that you had such a rough time on the GMAT your first time around. I'm happy to make some suggestions.
First of all, here's a review of various books, with links:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/gmat-book-reviews-2013/
And here are some recommendations of the best materials:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/best-gmat- ... rces-2013/
Einstein once said: the mark of an insane person is to try the same thing a second time and expect a new result. With that in mind, I might recommend mixing things up a bit on your second time. BTW, if you have aspirations for a 700+ score, it's beyond me why you are not using the MGMAT books, the very best books in print!
Here's a three-month study plan you may find helpful:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/3-month-gm ... beginners/
Finally, for your issue of test anxiety, I highly recommend this series of four articles:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/overcome-g ... y-breathe/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/beating-gmat-stress/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/the-gmat-b ... g-picture/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/zen-boot-c ... -the-gmat/
I hope all this helps.
Mike
I'm sorry that you had such a rough time on the GMAT your first time around. I'm happy to make some suggestions.
First of all, here's a review of various books, with links:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/gmat-book-reviews-2013/
And here are some recommendations of the best materials:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/best-gmat- ... rces-2013/
Einstein once said: the mark of an insane person is to try the same thing a second time and expect a new result. With that in mind, I might recommend mixing things up a bit on your second time. BTW, if you have aspirations for a 700+ score, it's beyond me why you are not using the MGMAT books, the very best books in print!
Here's a three-month study plan you may find helpful:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/3-month-gm ... beginners/
Finally, for your issue of test anxiety, I highly recommend this series of four articles:
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/overcome-g ... y-breathe/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/beating-gmat-stress/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/the-gmat-b ... g-picture/
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/zen-boot-c ... -the-gmat/
I hope all this helps.
Mike
Magoosh GMAT Instructor
https://gmat.magoosh.com/
https://gmat.magoosh.com/