Well it's felt like forever studying for this test. I started off doing Kaplan a long time ago in August. I scored 550 which was bad. It was my first test so I missed a lot of quant questions. I got 600 next time and then after studying I got 600 AGAIN like 2 months later. During this point I had picked up the 4th Edition of Manhattan GMAT. Anyhow, after buying advanced quant and aristotle, I decided to take a CAT on Jan. 7. I scored 660. I felt this combined with a tutor and I would finally schedule a date after YEARS of thinking of taking the test on Feb. 11. I will add that I have dumped Kaplan started with a math tutor and done the Economist GMAT Tutor although I wish I didn't spend on that. Anyhow tonight was 630. Feels almost worse than any other score because I have studied hard and feel like I am finally reading the right books after wasting my time with Kaplan. Anyhow what is a realistic test date. I don't think Feb. 11 is realistic. Part of me almost wonders whether it's time to move on. Anyhow, any help will be greatly appreciated.
Also, if Feb. 11 isn't realistic. Please what date is. I haven't started my recommendation letters or essay prep. I thought I would be done by now.
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Re: Help - Not getting anywhere
What do you want to get on the test?
I can assume it's higher than 630-660, but my answer partially depends on how high you actually want to go. :)
I can't tell you an exact date / timeframe, of course, but I can give you an idea of what's reasonable. Let's say that you want to get a 700. Right now, we'll say you're in the mid-600 range, so another 50 or so points. For most people, that would be a 4-8 week process (though obviously it varies from person to person).
Part of this also depends on the specific issues with which you're struggling. Are you having timing problems? (About 98% of students do - not exaggerating - so if your first thought is that your timing is fine... check to make sure.)
How to check? Use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/
That'll give you a sense of what's going on with timing. Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis and what you think you should do based on that analysis. We'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)
Most people need about 4-6 weeks to address timing problems, but most people can successfully address them - so the good news is that you can almost certainly lift your score just by addressing timing issues. Whether that will be enough to get you all the way to your goal... depends on your goal and your other weaknesses, so let me know.
At the end of your post, you say you haven't started various application things. Are you still planning to apply this year? Read this:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... re-i-want/
and if you decide to postpone:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... or-a-year/
I can assume it's higher than 630-660, but my answer partially depends on how high you actually want to go. :)
I can't tell you an exact date / timeframe, of course, but I can give you an idea of what's reasonable. Let's say that you want to get a 700. Right now, we'll say you're in the mid-600 range, so another 50 or so points. For most people, that would be a 4-8 week process (though obviously it varies from person to person).
Part of this also depends on the specific issues with which you're struggling. Are you having timing problems? (About 98% of students do - not exaggerating - so if your first thought is that your timing is fine... check to make sure.)
How to check? Use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/
That'll give you a sense of what's going on with timing. Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis and what you think you should do based on that analysis. We'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)
Most people need about 4-6 weeks to address timing problems, but most people can successfully address them - so the good news is that you can almost certainly lift your score just by addressing timing issues. Whether that will be enough to get you all the way to your goal... depends on your goal and your other weaknesses, so let me know.
At the end of your post, you say you haven't started various application things. Are you still planning to apply this year? Read this:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... re-i-want/
and if you decide to postpone:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... or-a-year/
Stacey Koprince
Instructor
Director, Content & Curriculum
ManhattanPrep
Instructor
Director, Content & Curriculum
ManhattanPrep
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