econgirl wrote:
I took the GMAT in July and got a 710 - 40Q, 47V
Wanting to improve my quant, I spent a bunch of time studying, taking practice tests (42 and 46 on the 2 GMATPrep tests) and felt like I was ready to take it again today.
But my score didn't change and my quant actually went down, I now have a 39Q and 49V.
It's frustrating because I definitely felt like I knew more going in and I'd done better on practice tests. I stupidly didn't finish the section and ran out of time on the last question - could that have hurt me enough to bring my score down?
I'm so bummed because I did everything right - studied a lot, improved practice scores - and still did badly today. Is it worth retaking or am I pretty much at the limit of my ability here?
Hi econgirl:
Just to clarify, how many times have you actually taken the GMAT? Once or twice?
I'm sorry that you didn't reach your goal with the quant section, but your verbal score is off the charts and your overall GMAT score is terrific! I think your scores are certainly competitive for the best programs, but it might be worth retaking if:
1. You are confident you can significantly raise your score the next time around (50 points?)
2. Other factors in your candidacy such as GPA or work experience are weak
With regard to your question about leaving questions unanswered--this is something you should definitely avoid on the GMAT. The test deducts a lot of points for questions that are left unanswered, so always guess!
Good luck--please let us know what you decide.
