Okay, well I've decided to push my applications off to a later round so I can boost my profile. I don't want to let the GMAT beat me, but I need some help. I'd appreciate it.
I started out with a Manhattan course in May and hastily took the GMAT in August without really understanding what I was doing and scored a dismal 510 (26Q/35Q). For the next time at the beginning of November, I decided to change gears and switched my study habits. I went through all of the Manhattan Guides twice, kept track of the problems I missed, and ended up going through the OG guides twice. I also used GMATPrepNow.com to help myself understand my problem areas and I think this helped in Quant quite a bit. Finally, I did the GMATPrep tests twice each and was hitting around 700 without AWA and I did the 3 pack of GMAT Focus to give myself some last minute quant prep before my second time. I also worked through the Advanced MGMAT book and I think that helped me with some strategies. I also did GMAT Write to give me the practice writing essays that I skipped during the GMAT Prep tests.
Well, I didn't get much sleep the night before despite going to bed early and trying to relax. When I took the test, I ended up with a 620 (45Q/31V). I felt myself kind of fading through the verbal section, but I'm kind of at a loss at what to do now.
I want to at least hit a 660-680 for the schools I'm applying for, but I'm afraid I've run out of materials to use.
I have three MGMAT tests left, but besides that I dont know what approach I should take. I want to keep my quant consistent and boost my verbal. What are the best ways to do that? I'd appreciate the help. I have about a month to prepare for my GMAT sitting. Thanks!
I started out with a Manhattan course in May and hastily took the GMAT in August without really understanding what I was doing and scored a dismal 510 (26Q/35Q). For the next time at the beginning of November, I decided to change gears and switched my study habits. I went through all of the Manhattan Guides twice, kept track of the problems I missed, and ended up going through the OG guides twice. I also used GMATPrepNow.com to help myself understand my problem areas and I think this helped in Quant quite a bit. Finally, I did the GMATPrep tests twice each and was hitting around 700 without AWA and I did the 3 pack of GMAT Focus to give myself some last minute quant prep before my second time. I also worked through the Advanced MGMAT book and I think that helped me with some strategies. I also did GMAT Write to give me the practice writing essays that I skipped during the GMAT Prep tests.
Well, I didn't get much sleep the night before despite going to bed early and trying to relax. When I took the test, I ended up with a 620 (45Q/31V). I felt myself kind of fading through the verbal section, but I'm kind of at a loss at what to do now.
I want to at least hit a 660-680 for the schools I'm applying for, but I'm afraid I've run out of materials to use.
I have three MGMAT tests left, but besides that I dont know what approach I should take. I want to keep my quant consistent and boost my verbal. What are the best ways to do that? I'd appreciate the help. I have about a month to prepare for my GMAT sitting. Thanks!
