I have 8 days to go for GMAT and I am getting 500 always

[poojamuralidhara]

Hello,

I am consistently getting 500 (Q(44) and V(19)) in MGMAT and GMATprep. I have taken 3 MGMAT and 1 GMATPrep
I have 8 days to go and I am really scared to take exam now.

I was aiming for 650 and now I am not even getting 550.
I am unable to improve. I have learnt the strategies provided in MGMAT strategy guides.
I try to implement it to a maximum extent still I face issues.

Here is a bit of analysis that I have done:
In PS: I can solve the problem but I take a lot of time to solve it.
I do not understand the approach to solve few of the question
In DS: I can prove that statement A and/or B can/cannot suffice. But, I make a mistake with choice C and E
In SC: I make most of the mistakes with Parallelism
IN CR: I fall prey for most of the tempting correct answer
IN RC: I take long time to read and make notes. Further, I make mistake in inference questions

Can anyone suggest any good methods to improve. PLEASE PLEASE

Thank you

[poojamuralidhara]

Hello,

I am consistently getting 500 (Q(44) and V(19)) in MGMAT and GMATprep. I have taken 3 MGMAT and 1 GMATPrep
I have 8 days to go and I am really scared to take exam now.

I was aiming for 650 and now I am not even getting 550.
I am unable to improve. I have learnt the strategies provided in MGMAT strategy guides.
I try to implement it to a maximum extent still I face issues.

Here is a bit of analysis that I have done:
In PS: I can solve the problem but I take a lot of time to solve it.
I do not understand the approach to solve few of the question
In DS: I can prove that statement A and/or B can/cannot suffice. But, I make a mistake with choice C and E
In SC: I make most of the mistakes with Parallelism
IN CR: I fall prey for most of the tempting correct answer
IN RC: I take long time to read and make notes. Further, I make mistake in inference questions

Can anyone suggest any good methods to improve. PLEASE PLEASE

Thank you

[StaceyKoprince]

Hi, I'm sorry we're just getting to your post now. As you've just learned, the forums are not the place to go for last-minute advice. Particularly this time of year, there is often a long wait for a response.

I'm also sorry that you're struggling with this test. My advice to you would have been not to take the test. You should expect to score on the real test in the same range that you're scoring on practice tests about 1-2 weeks before. There's really no way to go up 150 points in a week. A 150-point improvement is likely to take a minimum of 8 weeks - probably longer.

What did you do? Did you take the test? Or did you postpone?

The initial analysis you gave is good; I'd like to get some more detailed data on your strengths and weaknesses in order to advise you.

First, read these two articles:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/inde ... lly-tests/
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/

Next, use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

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! This will help you as you continue to study - because, right now, you haven't yet learned how to analyze and figure out how to improve on your own.

Here are some resources on time management:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -to-do-it/
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... nt-part-1/