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mystavash · 02-07-2007, 05:55 PM

Hi! I took the GMAT on Feb. 2.

To be honest, I was in study mode in December, but after Christmas, I didn't want to do anything anymore... finally, I had to finish up my applications, so I took the test.

Actually, I didn't have much opportunity to use this forum, but I believe that it's an amazingly helpful forum. There are so many places out there to suck money out of you, this is one place where people are genuinely concerned without a profit motive and a great resource for anyone taking the GMAT. I'd recommend it to anyone.

I took the practice test, and based on it, I figured that my verbal was 'good enough', and focused solely on quantitative. It was not hard math, but I don't like probability, work, or interest rate problems.

I was lucky, I only had one or two probability questions, no interest problems, and a few work problems that I could figure out. My basis for studying was the OG 11 only. I had bought the supplements, but what with me taking a break, I never even finished all the stuff in OG.

Still, I did do the diagnostic test, and most of the 300 quant review practices. When I got something wrong, I tried to figure it out. Maybe that saved me a little.

Percentile, though, a q 42 is kinda low, only 67%. When I actually took the test, it was my first time. There was no one else in the test center, but I kept feeling really pressed for time on the quant section, the noteboards they give you didn't feel like the pencil I had used to practice, and there wasn't really enough space on the table for me to tilt the keyboard and work on the notepad. I was really worried about not finishing, because in the beginning it said something about a penalty for not finishing. I think I could have done better and made fewer mistakes if I had calmed down and paced myself.

For the verbal, though, I kept my eye on the time to make sure I wasn't spending too much time, but I ended up with a lot of time to spare.

As for my background, I was a business major, and now I teach English in Japan. That helped me with the sentence corrections. It's been a while, but I'm not un-used to dense material. Also, I took the LSAT last month, the verbal material on that is a lot more difficult and the time constraints tougher.

What I really wish I had prepared more for was the AWA section. I only got a 4.5, and I deserved it. I couldn't concentrate and develop my ideas enough, I was feeling pressed for time.... what happens if you write two really good paragraphs, but then you've spent so much time on that, you never wrote a conclusion?!...I thought of stuff like that.

I had thought I would do so badly, that I was going to study over the weekend and take the test again, so I'm pretty happy with my score. It was a lot more than I thought I could get, and restored a little of my confidence.

I wish I could have practiced more with the GMAT prep software, but it would never load the questions when I installed it on my main computer, and was really slow on my old laptop, it was just a better use of my time to do the problems in the book.

Anisa.

Clintonn · 02-07-2007, 08:29 PM

Congrats. 47 on Verbal!!! that's animal. good stuff

prepfortests · 02-08-2007, 06:38 AM

That's a brilliant score, well done and thanks for sharing your experience.

I hope you don't mind but I have added your account to our compilation of tips from successful GMAT takers.

Best of luck with your apps!

surya167 · 02-08-2007, 09:25 AM

Congratulations dude...
Are you sure that the scores are not interchanged... Since 47 in verbal is really cool...

Kiddin... :P

Regards,
Surya

siddharth_3G · 02-08-2007, 01:50 PM

47 in VA !!

Kudos to u

mystavash · 02-08-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prepfortests

That's a brilliant score, well done and thanks for sharing your experience.

I hope you don't mind but I have added your account to our compilation of tips from successful GMAT takers.

Best of luck with your apps!

Not at all! I'm glad to help.

Anisa.

mystavash · 02-08-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surya167

Congratulations dude...
Are you sure that the scores are not interchanged... Since 47 in verbal is really cool...

Kiddin... :P

Regards,
Surya

^.^ I'm an English teacher and I've been reading my father's grant papers since I was 12, so no, pretty sure not. I'm guessing most people here are not native speakers of English. I do think the test takes that into account, because the LSAT was a LOT more intensive in the reading comprehension section.

I do wish I had done better on quant, I think I could have if I had calmed down, and hadn't rushed, but at the same time, I barely had enough time to finish the last question, I might not have finished if I hadn't rushed, which is a worse mistake, maybe. I'm guessing no one else has problems with the GMAT prep software?

Thank you everyone for your congratulations! It means a lot to me!

Anisa.

02-07-2007, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
mystavash Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7	720 (q 42, v 47) Hi! I took the GMAT on Feb. 2. To be honest, I was in study mode in December, but after Christmas, I didn't want to do anything anymore... finally, I had to finish up my applications, so I took the test. Actually, I didn't have much opportunity to use this forum, but I believe that it's an amazingly helpful forum. There are so many places out there to suck money out of you, this is one place where people are genuinely concerned without a profit motive and a great resource for anyone taking the GMAT. I'd recommend it to anyone. I took the practice test, and based on it, I figured that my verbal was 'good enough', and focused solely on quantitative. It was not hard math, but I don't like probability, work, or interest rate problems. I was lucky, I only had one or two probability questions, no interest problems, and a few work problems that I could figure out. My basis for studying was the OG 11 only. I had bought the supplements, but what with me taking a break, I never even finished all the stuff in OG. Still, I did do the diagnostic test, and most of the 300 quant review practices. When I got something wrong, I tried to figure it out. Maybe that saved me a little. Percentile, though, a q 42 is kinda low, only 67%. When I actually took the test, it was my first time. There was no one else in the test center, but I kept feeling really pressed for time on the quant section, the noteboards they give you didn't feel like the pencil I had used to practice, and there wasn't really enough space on the table for me to tilt the keyboard and work on the notepad. I was really worried about not finishing, because in the beginning it said something about a penalty for not finishing. I think I could have done better and made fewer mistakes if I had calmed down and paced myself. For the verbal, though, I kept my eye on the time to make sure I wasn't spending too much time, but I ended up with a lot of time to spare. As for my background, I was a business major, and now I teach English in Japan. That helped me with the sentence corrections. It's been a while, but I'm not un-used to dense material. Also, I took the LSAT last month, the verbal material on that is a lot more difficult and the time constraints tougher. What I really wish I had prepared more for was the AWA section. I only got a 4.5, and I deserved it. I couldn't concentrate and develop my ideas enough, I was feeling pressed for time.... what happens if you write two really good paragraphs, but then you've spent so much time on that, you never wrote a conclusion?!...I thought of stuff like that. I had thought I would do so badly, that I was going to study over the weekend and take the test again, so I'm pretty happy with my score. It was a lot more than I thought I could get, and restored a little of my confidence. I wish I could have practiced more with the GMAT prep software, but it would never load the questions when I installed it on my main computer, and was really slow on my old laptop, it was just a better use of my time to do the problems in the book. Anisa.

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siddharth_3G Eager! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India Posts: 72	awesome score 47 in VA !! Kudos to u

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02-07-2007, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clintonn Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 395	Congrats. 47 on Verbal!!! that's animal. good stuff

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prepfortests Eager! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 59	That's a brilliant score, well done and thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you don't mind but I have added your account to our compilation of tips from successful GMAT takers. Best of luck with your apps!

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surya167 TestMagic Guru Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,200	Congratulations dude... Are you sure that the scores are not interchanged... Since 47 in verbal is really cool... Kiddin... :P Regards, Surya

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