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SevenLives
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Hi everyone,
For sure my story isn't so unusual for some test-takers like me but at this time, I feel quite handless... I need few advise or suggestions in order to improve my GMAT score.
The first time I've taken the GMAT, I scored a 310 (it was in June, 2010). I wasn't really surprised of my score because I wasn't prepared at all for this test and I've taken it in a rush.
2 months later, after few preparation through Kaplan, I've retaken the GMAT and scored 500. I was more confident but I knew that my previous practice weren't strong enough to score above. In the meantime, I was working so it was complicated to focus on my studies. A business school has refused to offer me a place into a MSc due to mainly my low GMAT score.
Thus, after a long-term internship in an investment bank, I've started to study in-depths for the GMAT during 2 full months. I've relied on several book ressources (all the 8 MGMAT guides, Kaplan 800 and the Official Guide 11). I've taken practice tests online, as well as GMAT Prep Tests and I scored on average 600 (with on average Q35-45/V20-33).
I know that my weak point is the Verbal section, mainly CR questions. I am oustandishly unable to perform well only 2-3 questions/12-14 questions. I guess that I don't understand the logic behind these questions and this frustrates me a lot.
For answering such questions, I use to take a lot of time, reading several times the argument and working each question by elimination. It's not without saying that this approach is highly time-consuming and thus I have 5-6 questions left at the end of the section to answer.
Working by elimination, I often eliminate 3 bad answers and have 2 answers to evaluate. Incredibly, I choose always the bad answer from the 2, leaving the good one (this as well as for assumption questions, inferences, weaken/strenghten, and son...). I know that I'm close to the goal but still unable to reach it.
I've taken my third GMAT test yesterday (almost 1 year later form the last) and I scored a 510 (Q41,V20). I was devastated by my overall score (especially Verbal score). I know that once more I screwed up in the Verbal section. At this time, I know that my applications for 2011 entry don't stand a chance to be considered into a successfull way.
I think that Im close to touch the point which makes the difference and improve my score to +600, if only I know what's wrong with the Verbal logic.
I have decided to retake for the 4th time the GMAT in one month (July) in order to, I hope, still have a chance for my applications. I think that in 4-5 weeks I can touch the issue on this and I would like to know how I can improve this.
Some could argue that I should take more time before retaking, but deadlines admissions forced me to rush.
Your support, previous experience, anything would be higly appreciated,
Cheers,
For sure my story isn't so unusual for some test-takers like me but at this time, I feel quite handless... I need few advise or suggestions in order to improve my GMAT score.
The first time I've taken the GMAT, I scored a 310 (it was in June, 2010). I wasn't really surprised of my score because I wasn't prepared at all for this test and I've taken it in a rush.
2 months later, after few preparation through Kaplan, I've retaken the GMAT and scored 500. I was more confident but I knew that my previous practice weren't strong enough to score above. In the meantime, I was working so it was complicated to focus on my studies. A business school has refused to offer me a place into a MSc due to mainly my low GMAT score.
Thus, after a long-term internship in an investment bank, I've started to study in-depths for the GMAT during 2 full months. I've relied on several book ressources (all the 8 MGMAT guides, Kaplan 800 and the Official Guide 11). I've taken practice tests online, as well as GMAT Prep Tests and I scored on average 600 (with on average Q35-45/V20-33).
I know that my weak point is the Verbal section, mainly CR questions. I am oustandishly unable to perform well only 2-3 questions/12-14 questions. I guess that I don't understand the logic behind these questions and this frustrates me a lot.
For answering such questions, I use to take a lot of time, reading several times the argument and working each question by elimination. It's not without saying that this approach is highly time-consuming and thus I have 5-6 questions left at the end of the section to answer.
Working by elimination, I often eliminate 3 bad answers and have 2 answers to evaluate. Incredibly, I choose always the bad answer from the 2, leaving the good one (this as well as for assumption questions, inferences, weaken/strenghten, and son...). I know that I'm close to the goal but still unable to reach it.
I've taken my third GMAT test yesterday (almost 1 year later form the last) and I scored a 510 (Q41,V20). I was devastated by my overall score (especially Verbal score). I know that once more I screwed up in the Verbal section. At this time, I know that my applications for 2011 entry don't stand a chance to be considered into a successfull way.
I think that Im close to touch the point which makes the difference and improve my score to +600, if only I know what's wrong with the Verbal logic.
I have decided to retake for the 4th time the GMAT in one month (July) in order to, I hope, still have a chance for my applications. I think that in 4-5 weeks I can touch the issue on this and I would like to know how I can improve this.
Some could argue that I should take more time before retaking, but deadlines admissions forced me to rush.
Your support, previous experience, anything would be higly appreciated,
Cheers,
