Got 590 on the GMAT, very disappointed.

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Got 590 on the GMAT, very disappointed.

by swissstud » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:20 am
So I just got back from the test center, I got a 590 score (36 Quand, 34 Verbal). I'm so disappointed. I needed 680. I'll have to retake the test in a few weeks. I was thinking next month already because the application deadline of the program I wish to go is April 31st

I got 600, 680, 580, 710 and 720 on my Prep tests. I really don't get it. And it's not like I was expecting a "bad" score but I really thought I would score around 700, I was really confident. I was shocked when I got my score.

My timing was good, had 3-4 minutes to spare in the Verbal, I felt like I was 99% certain on most of the questions and I only hesitated on 5-8 questions total.

The only explanation I can give is that I messed up with the first few questions of each section and had to work my way back up. Otherwise, I don't know how to explain it.

God I'm so disappointed.
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by Jim@StratusPrep » Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:48 pm
Sorry to hear about your score. I might suggest not taking the exam right away. Your score indicates that you are still a ways away from a 680 so extra prep time might do you some good.
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