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sidceg
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I gave my GMAT for the third time on 2nd August 2013 and got 590. Though there was a 110 point increase from previous two attempts, 590 was not a score I expected to get. My prep time was roughly about 3 months and my practice tests scores are as below.
MGMAT CAT 1 (26th June) - 590 (Q44 V29)
GMAT Prep 1 (03rd July) - 610 (Q49 V25)
MGMAT CAT 2 (12th July) - 620 (Q45 V31)
GMAT Prep 2 (16th July) - 590 (Q37 V31)
MGMAT CAT 3 (25th July) - 690 (Q45 V38)
Now I plan to give the test for the 4th (and final) time but haven't decided whether to book the date and prepare - as I will be able to have a focus for a definite period of time - or prepare and book the date when I am comfortable - in this case I may lose focus as I will have indefinite time to prepare.
One problem I have identified is when I give the test I do not use any concept or strategy for a specific question but instead I just use brute instinctual response to answer the questions. I feel I do not or will not have time to think to answer a question and I jump straight away to solve the questions by writing equations and stuff. For example, I don't even look at the answer choices in PS which could otherwise have helped me in answering questions faster by substituting the answer choices. But I have used all these strategies such as number picking, back solving, visualization etc during my prep and I have found them comfortable to use.
Another problem I have identified is I feel uncomfortable the moment I think I will have to take the test for 3 hours straight without taking any break. I cannot sit for longer hours during prep and I usually take breaks for every 10 questions on an average. My prep (not practice tests) was very relaxed. I start to feel restless if I sit for too long. This mindset troubles me during the practice tests and to a much greater extent during the GMAT. I constantly have to concentrate on focusing instead of concentrating on the question. This starts the avalanche within my mind and finally I will just want to finish the exam.
Another thing, is giving the test for 4 times going to bring my profile down?
To all the experts in this forum, please help me
MGMAT CAT 1 (26th June) - 590 (Q44 V29)
GMAT Prep 1 (03rd July) - 610 (Q49 V25)
MGMAT CAT 2 (12th July) - 620 (Q45 V31)
GMAT Prep 2 (16th July) - 590 (Q37 V31)
MGMAT CAT 3 (25th July) - 690 (Q45 V38)
Now I plan to give the test for the 4th (and final) time but haven't decided whether to book the date and prepare - as I will be able to have a focus for a definite period of time - or prepare and book the date when I am comfortable - in this case I may lose focus as I will have indefinite time to prepare.
One problem I have identified is when I give the test I do not use any concept or strategy for a specific question but instead I just use brute instinctual response to answer the questions. I feel I do not or will not have time to think to answer a question and I jump straight away to solve the questions by writing equations and stuff. For example, I don't even look at the answer choices in PS which could otherwise have helped me in answering questions faster by substituting the answer choices. But I have used all these strategies such as number picking, back solving, visualization etc during my prep and I have found them comfortable to use.
Another problem I have identified is I feel uncomfortable the moment I think I will have to take the test for 3 hours straight without taking any break. I cannot sit for longer hours during prep and I usually take breaks for every 10 questions on an average. My prep (not practice tests) was very relaxed. I start to feel restless if I sit for too long. This mindset troubles me during the practice tests and to a much greater extent during the GMAT. I constantly have to concentrate on focusing instead of concentrating on the question. This starts the avalanche within my mind and finally I will just want to finish the exam.
Another thing, is giving the test for 4 times going to bring my profile down?
To all the experts in this forum, please help me
