Hi everyone,
I just took the test, and the result is much-much lower than expected. Now, I am very much embarrassed that the top b-schools that I mentioned, will be receiving my score report. Please advise on what is best to do in such cases.
Thanks!
Next Steps - Low GMAT
Posted Dec 30, 2011 16:19
I just took the test, and the result is much-much lower than expected. Now, I am very much embarrassed that the top b-schools that I mentioned, will be receiving my score report. Please advise on what is best to do in such cases.
Thanks!
Posted Dec 31, 2011 01:43
Take the test again; what else.?
If you do much better, tell the schools why you did badly the first time, what you learnt, and whether the new score reflects your abilities. If you academic record is strong, point to that.
If you don't do much better, apply to other schools.
If you do much better, tell the schools why you did badly the first time, what you learnt, and whether the new score reflects your abilities. If you academic record is strong, point to that.
If you don't do much better, apply to other schools.
Posted Dec 31, 2011 18:20
Dear Duncan,
Many thanks for your response!
Retaking the test is a must. I don't want to give up with the first failure. The thing is I'm not sure how to secure myself against the mental blackout and withdrawal that I experienced during the exam. Any tips on that?
Also, could you please recommend a few good resources for self-study?
Many thanks, and happy new year!
Many thanks for your response!
Retaking the test is a must. I don't want to give up with the first failure. The thing is I'm not sure how to secure myself against the mental blackout and withdrawal that I experienced during the exam. Any tips on that?
Also, could you please recommend a few good resources for self-study?
Many thanks, and happy new year!
Posted Jan 01, 2012 02:43
I think the best self-study strategy is to use a book which has practise tests on a CD and then carry on taking the test in test-link conditions: at that time of day, in isolation, all in one sitting. If you carry on doing that then everything should work out. use the feedback to focus your study, but focus on really doing the practise tests.
I used the Barron's book, which was find but perhaps not the best.
I used the Barron's book, which was find but perhaps not the best.
Posted Mar 07, 2012 03:00
Retaking the test is a must. I don't want to give up with the first failure. The thing is I'm not sure how to secure myself against the mental blackout and withdrawal that I experienced during the exam. Any tips on that?
A LOT of students suffer from some sort of test anxiety that hurts their scores, and even more students fail to manage their time effectively and end up guessing on several questions at the end (a score killer!)
I created 2 YouTube videos that deal with these common experiences.
- http://youtu.be/doyvboIy3JU (time management)
- http://youtu.be/qdU9jzLSw-A (handling stress)
Cheers,
Brent
Retaking the test is a must. I don't want to give up with the first failure. The thing is I'm not sure how to secure myself against the mental blackout and withdrawal that I experienced during the exam. Any tips on that?
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A LOT of students suffer from some sort of test anxiety that hurts their scores, and even more students fail to manage their time effectively and end up guessing on several questions at the end (a score killer!)
I created 2 YouTube videos that deal with these common experiences.
- http://youtu.be/doyvboIy3JU (time management)
- http://youtu.be/qdU9jzLSw-A (handling stress)
Cheers,
Brent
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