Disappointing GMAT Score
Well it was not too surprising. Maybe I was too hopeful. I guess I wanted to test my luck. I have never considered myself that lucky so not sure what made me think that this time would be different.
I rested for a few days. I actually wanted to clear my head. Going in the exam, I calmed myself by telling myself that if it doesn't turn out, I can always take it again.
I have studied a lot. I mean, I have never studied anything this intensely in my entire life. This was a shocking scene to my parents. I have always been so casual about all my other exams. And I have done well. I mean, well enough.
The finger print detector thing didn't work so well. Anyways, I wrote my essays and took a break. Didn't know that I had to be out of the room. When I needed to go back, the finger print thing didn't work so I had lost about 50sec into my Q.
Q was hard. I mean it was hard enough that I wished I had more time. I ran out of time. I mean I finished the whole session but because I was running out of time, I had to guess the second last question.
V was... Just a big mess. Doing the first question, my brain just froze. I was like what is SC? Crap. My pace was ok. But I managed to get lots of questions wrong.
So I would say that my final score is about 5% missing from what I hoped for.
I got 50 on Q but thirty something in V. So it's not quite there.
I think I had tried enough problems but I did not do concrete review. My V score is not too surprising because even in practice exams (other than one paper exam that I did) I have never scored over 40. So...
I think I will take it in Sept again.
Thinking about taking some GMAT review class possibly. Not too discouraged because at least I tried my best and the result wasn't too earth shattering. I think I can do a lot better than that. Who knows? Maybe I can meet someone with whom I can study together in the class or something.
At least it's over. Tomorrow, work starts again (I just checked my work email. Over 100 emails to go through. Dang...)
I rested for a few days. I actually wanted to clear my head. Going in the exam, I calmed myself by telling myself that if it doesn't turn out, I can always take it again.
I have studied a lot. I mean, I have never studied anything this intensely in my entire life. This was a shocking scene to my parents. I have always been so casual about all my other exams. And I have done well. I mean, well enough.
The finger print detector thing didn't work so well. Anyways, I wrote my essays and took a break. Didn't know that I had to be out of the room. When I needed to go back, the finger print thing didn't work so I had lost about 50sec into my Q.
Q was hard. I mean it was hard enough that I wished I had more time. I ran out of time. I mean I finished the whole session but because I was running out of time, I had to guess the second last question.
V was... Just a big mess. Doing the first question, my brain just froze. I was like what is SC? Crap. My pace was ok. But I managed to get lots of questions wrong.
So I would say that my final score is about 5% missing from what I hoped for.
I got 50 on Q but thirty something in V. So it's not quite there.
I think I had tried enough problems but I did not do concrete review. My V score is not too surprising because even in practice exams (other than one paper exam that I did) I have never scored over 40. So...
I think I will take it in Sept again.
Thinking about taking some GMAT review class possibly. Not too discouraged because at least I tried my best and the result wasn't too earth shattering. I think I can do a lot better than that. Who knows? Maybe I can meet someone with whom I can study together in the class or something.
At least it's over. Tomorrow, work starts again (I just checked my work email. Over 100 emails to go through. Dang...)
posted by kooljaek at 8:58 PM
12 Comments:
yes, you should take the exam again if you arent happy with the score - and you have lots of time in hand to improve. i think even though you froze and all, you still have managed a decent score, and your next attempt will definitely be much better. Verbal is definitely a beast, more so because it comes at the end of the exam and truely tests your stamina...but still, i have seen people conquer the section, and so can you. Good luck.
yes, if you are not satisfied with it, you should definitely take the GMAT again. Just keep the focus this time and make sure you increase your score by 30 points atleast. That will make it very easy for you to justify second GMAT in front of Adcom.
All the Best!!
Even i m scared for it now, i am planning for taking GMAT in july.
It certainly sounds like a retake is in order - especially if you feel that you can improve. While a class may take some time (they often run 6-8 weeks), I'm not so sure I'd recommend that you wait until September to retake - esp. if you are aiming for the R1 deadlines. Essentially, you should try to live and breath the GMAT for the next 2 months, retake in early August and then focus 100% on the rest of the app process (essay drafting, recommendation coaching, etc). The essay drafting process can be amazingly time consuming, hence it's always a good idea to get the GMAT out of the way ASAP. Best of luck! -Graham
I agree with clearadmit.
You should take the test again in early august.
People always say that the second test you score better because your are more relaxed, you know the test, timing, etc.
Good luck.
Good luck !! I think 50 in Q is good and in verbal since you need to move up only a few notches you can do it by August..and now u know more abt the test so I am sure 2nd attempt will surely be much better..
No to worry. I took a prep course and studied on my own for 6 weeks and scored a whopping 460..
I am also Phi Kappa Phi and have over a 3.5 GPA..
It was what we like to call a mental block.
50 is a great Q score. I bet you can do better on V.
Hey!
I have my email in my profile. Why don't you email me and we can stay in touch that way. It is better than commenting on each other's posts.
Thanks!
I am new to gmat prep but reading the first hand exp.. really helps... i guess a bit more push.. and u can be on hte path to 40+ in V.. All the best
My my... i had been on a small vacation before i actually take my GMAT in a two weeks time now, and so wasnt able to surf frequently... Was actually very keen to know your score and was very hopeful for you to cross that 40 mark in Verbal... Neverthless, not to get disappointed... It wasnt the final exam that you will ever give... Everyone has a bad day... Great to know that you are planning to retake it in September... Luck will be on your side then.. For sure!!
aww...as you said, its the same thing that happened to me, just skewed towards Q in your case.
Take my advice - do the ETS guide for verbal...it has super questions and explanations to answers.
and yeah...all the best for your 2nd gmat...would you be applying for R1 or R2? I took GMAT as soon as I could because I wanted sufficient free time between writing essays and gmat and wanted to get gmat over with...it was more of a headache...I felt guilty everytime I watched TV or went out for a movie or hung out with friends! so good riddance!
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