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You're leaving more than 50 points on the table with 8 unanswered questions. At the GMAC conference, an employee said that 1 unanswered question is roughly equivalent to 1 raw score point.

by maroli

Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: May or may not have beaten GMAT. Please define "winning
Replies: 3
Views: 1840

I would say you experienced test jitters, and not to think too deeply into it. It happens to people ALL THE TIME, including myself. You seem to be quite diligent about your preparation. I'd suggest keeping an error log of questions you got wrong, figuring out how to do them. Try them again the next ...

by maroli

Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Where am I going wrong with my prep? Advice needed
Replies: 9
Views: 3490

hey my friend. you need to get a private tutor. then you need to do a mock exam in front of your tutor so he can see what's going on. I recommend the manhattan or gmatprep tests. I have lots of material, so email me for any help. you need to post your splits and stuff so we can help you though. we n...

by maroli

Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I Failed Miserably!!!!!! 340! :( i need help!
Replies: 9
Views: 9152

Hi Resha, Thanks for your post. First of all, I'd advise not booking a time to sit the gmat until you're around ~50 points away from your goal. People have different starting points, and some will take longer to grasp the fundamentals. When you do get to 50 points of your goals, I'd take another 2-3...

by maroli

Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: My 4 month journey from 540 to 740...grit over ability!
Replies: 13
Views: 9111

hi, please see my thread in this sub-forum. do not give up. If you are looking for some more practice material, I can provide you with advanced quant problems on the condition that you never publish them. I am actually not quite sure who they belong to, but I came across them from my tutor. The reas...

by maroli

Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GOT BEAT Please Help
Replies: 10
Views: 2596

also guys, a suggestion. DON'T tell lots of people that you're sitting the gmat and DO go back to the same test centre if possible (if you've already sat it) Do not get too focussed on solving hard questions if they show up on the exam. Remember that you lose way more points for missing easy questio...

by maroli

Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: My 4 month journey from 540 to 740...grit over ability!
Replies: 13
Views: 9111

Hi guys, thanks for all the good wishes. To the poster above who asked about how I could overcome nerves, it really is a combination of things. Number 1, I woke up bright and early the day before the exam, went to work, came back home, brushed up on concepts, so I was tired and slept. I also took a ...

by maroli

Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: My 4 month journey from 540 to 740...grit over ability!
Replies: 13
Views: 9111

My 4 month journey from 540 to 740...grit over ability!

It's been a hell of a ride. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was a very underwhelming student my whole life. I was particularly dismal at math. I don't think my ability for it is well below average, but it required more studying for me to be successful whereas in most other subjects I co...

by maroli

Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: My 4 month journey from 540 to 740...grit over ability!
Replies: 13
Views: 9111