Hello
I took the GMAT 4 years ago and scored 630. Due to personal circumstances, i could not apply for an MBA back then.
I am aiming for 700 this time. For preparation I am doing the following:
GMAT Prep Now Video course (found it very useful)
13TH OG - keeping an error log and making flash cards
MANHATTAN GMAT 10 book series - only done 2 so far, these require a lot of time
My mock test scores have been varying a lot, following are the tests scores and dates they were taken:
18-Sep-13 - MGMAT, 660(Q44, V36)
25-Sep-13 - MGMAT, 670(Q43, V38)
29-Sep-13 - GMAT Prep, 600(Q42, V31)
08-Oct-13 - MGMAT, 620 (Q39, V36)
I didn't particularly find the recent tests any harder than the earlier ones. I was hoping that with more preparation and error review, my scores will improve. Not sure what to make of it.
Has anyone had a similar experience or offer any advise?
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Fluctuating scores are sometimes the result of less-than-perfect test-taking skills (time management, endurance, stress management, etc.). It may be the case that a students knows all of the concepts, but sometimes gets stressed or or behind schedule during full-length tests, and this kills his/her score. The time-management issue often plays a bigger role in the Verbal section, where a ridiculously long/difficult RC passage can totally knock you off your game.
Is it possible that any of this pertains to you?
Cheers,
Brent
Is it possible that any of this pertains to you?
Cheers,
Brent
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMATPrepNow.com
