Hi guys,
So this is my first post on the Beat the GMAT website and I'm looking for some honest answers. My GMAT journey began back in August 2010 when i decided to join up with Veritas. I must say i was not a fan of the classes and so ended up having private tuition instead. After months of classes and juggling long hours at work/night time studying i chose to take the GMAT examination in December 2010. I scored a woeful 440 Q30 V 21. I chose to take two months from GMAT and started again this time hungry and ready to strive for success. I studied hard and really focused on both sections of the test. I decided back in April that juggling work and GMAT was simply not feasible and more importantly I felt deflated at work and so I chose to resign. From May to July i studied intensively taking a combined total of 21 GMAT examinations. I know, this is an insane number but i felt it was the best way possible to tackle my severe anxiety issues. My results were as follows:
Test 1 410 GMAT Prep
Test 2 420 GMAT Prep
Test 3 450 GMAT Prep
Test 4 500 GMAT Prep
Test 5 460 GMAT Prep
Test 6 520 Manhattan
Test 7 510 GMAT prep
Test 8 580 Manhattan
Test 9 640 Manhattan
Test 10 530 Princeton Review
Test 11 490 GMAT Prep
Test 12 570 GMAT Prep
Test 13 550 GMAT Prep
Test 14 650 Manhattan
Test 15 630 Manhattan
Test 16 630 GMAT Prep
Test 17 600 GMAT Prep
Test 18 590 GMAT Prep
Test 19 650 GMAT Prep
Test 20 630 GMAT Prep
Test 21 600 GMAT Prep
I chose to take the exam on the 29th July. I was ready for war and I was adamant that I would be able to score well. I ended up with a 520 this time round. Q 39 V 23 AWA 5.5 I should note that my exam was interrupted by a fire alarm during my second AWA and all test takers were required to stand outside the premises for a full 45 minutes. Whilst I do not wish to use this as the smoking gun to my low score i'm sure it played some sort of disadvantage to my overall stamina. After i had received my test score, i chose to contact Pearson Vue who advised that I would be entitled to a free retake. So over the last month i studied tirelessly and took 4 new CAT exams from Kaplan as these were the only last remaining "fresh" exams that I had available to me. My scores were as follows:
CAT 1 580 Q 38 V 29
CAT 2 560 Q 35 V 28
CAT 3 550 Q 34 V 29
CAT 4 590 Q 39 V 27
I had read numerous posts on various websites that Kaplan's scoring algorithm is by no means an accurate reflection of the real test day experience and that in all cases one should add 20/30 additional points to the the average score attained. So on Thursday 8th September i took my GMAT exam for the third time and i scored a disgraceful 440. I wasn't depressed but more in a state of shock. How could this have happened to me? I have bought all the books, completed numerous CAT exams and was expecting a minimum 560 and a maximum of 630 which would have made me content. As you can tell the entire GMAT experience has been a long,worn out process for me and i wanted a respectable score so i could put this issue to bed.
So I have now spoken to my tutor and countless others who have told me to cut my losses and say goodbye to GMAT. For some bizarre i am desperate to prove my doubters wrong and say "sc3w you....i actually conquered this godforsaken examination" BUT i want your honest assessment.... is this possible or am i dreaming? Finally, my other question is as follows with a poor score of 520 is there any chance of getting into any of the European B-Schools and who can I speak to on this website for some feedback?
This is quite an exhaustive post and for this I apologise but i need some help and I hate to say it but I am at an all time low at the moment. Any advice, inspiration or just plain sailing honest home truths will be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Moe
So this is my first post on the Beat the GMAT website and I'm looking for some honest answers. My GMAT journey began back in August 2010 when i decided to join up with Veritas. I must say i was not a fan of the classes and so ended up having private tuition instead. After months of classes and juggling long hours at work/night time studying i chose to take the GMAT examination in December 2010. I scored a woeful 440 Q30 V 21. I chose to take two months from GMAT and started again this time hungry and ready to strive for success. I studied hard and really focused on both sections of the test. I decided back in April that juggling work and GMAT was simply not feasible and more importantly I felt deflated at work and so I chose to resign. From May to July i studied intensively taking a combined total of 21 GMAT examinations. I know, this is an insane number but i felt it was the best way possible to tackle my severe anxiety issues. My results were as follows:
Test 1 410 GMAT Prep
Test 2 420 GMAT Prep
Test 3 450 GMAT Prep
Test 4 500 GMAT Prep
Test 5 460 GMAT Prep
Test 6 520 Manhattan
Test 7 510 GMAT prep
Test 8 580 Manhattan
Test 9 640 Manhattan
Test 10 530 Princeton Review
Test 11 490 GMAT Prep
Test 12 570 GMAT Prep
Test 13 550 GMAT Prep
Test 14 650 Manhattan
Test 15 630 Manhattan
Test 16 630 GMAT Prep
Test 17 600 GMAT Prep
Test 18 590 GMAT Prep
Test 19 650 GMAT Prep
Test 20 630 GMAT Prep
Test 21 600 GMAT Prep
I chose to take the exam on the 29th July. I was ready for war and I was adamant that I would be able to score well. I ended up with a 520 this time round. Q 39 V 23 AWA 5.5 I should note that my exam was interrupted by a fire alarm during my second AWA and all test takers were required to stand outside the premises for a full 45 minutes. Whilst I do not wish to use this as the smoking gun to my low score i'm sure it played some sort of disadvantage to my overall stamina. After i had received my test score, i chose to contact Pearson Vue who advised that I would be entitled to a free retake. So over the last month i studied tirelessly and took 4 new CAT exams from Kaplan as these were the only last remaining "fresh" exams that I had available to me. My scores were as follows:
CAT 1 580 Q 38 V 29
CAT 2 560 Q 35 V 28
CAT 3 550 Q 34 V 29
CAT 4 590 Q 39 V 27
I had read numerous posts on various websites that Kaplan's scoring algorithm is by no means an accurate reflection of the real test day experience and that in all cases one should add 20/30 additional points to the the average score attained. So on Thursday 8th September i took my GMAT exam for the third time and i scored a disgraceful 440. I wasn't depressed but more in a state of shock. How could this have happened to me? I have bought all the books, completed numerous CAT exams and was expecting a minimum 560 and a maximum of 630 which would have made me content. As you can tell the entire GMAT experience has been a long,worn out process for me and i wanted a respectable score so i could put this issue to bed.
So I have now spoken to my tutor and countless others who have told me to cut my losses and say goodbye to GMAT. For some bizarre i am desperate to prove my doubters wrong and say "sc3w you....i actually conquered this godforsaken examination" BUT i want your honest assessment.... is this possible or am i dreaming? Finally, my other question is as follows with a poor score of 520 is there any chance of getting into any of the European B-Schools and who can I speak to on this website for some feedback?
This is quite an exhaustive post and for this I apologise but i need some help and I hate to say it but I am at an all time low at the moment. Any advice, inspiration or just plain sailing honest home truths will be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Moe
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