What is the best strategy for taking GMAT the 2nd time?

[spenceryuan]

I took the GMAT at the end of May 28. I thought I had a pretty good grasp of all the material before taking the test. I had put in the time to study but found myself short of time on almost all my Practice tests on Quant section. I was so concerned about finishing it that I rushed through the quant and did very poorly on it. Scored about 45% ile when I know im capable of at least 70%ile(What I had been gettin on practice). I scored 78%ile on quant, which is about in line with what my practice tests were. I'm taking it again on in the 2nd week of July.

- What is the best way to review the material? I have about 3 weeks to really study for the test. (i'm on business overseas until then). For instance? Just do alot of problems timed? or should I go over all the Manhattan study guides again?

- What percent of time should be focused on Quant? Since this was the section I was short of time in.

- Is three weeks enough to review the material and be ready for the test? I finished the Manhattan class in April.

- How many more practice tests should I try to do before the test? maybe Only do more quant practice sections rather than take the whole test?


Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Spencer

[StaceyKoprince]

Ah - you took our class. Good. You're eligible for a free Post-Exam Assessment (if you haven't already done it). This is a phone call with an instructor to figure out what went wrong and come up with a plan to re-take the test. If this applies to you, please send an email to studentservices@manhattangmat.com and request the Post-Exam Assessment.

If you've already done a PEA or you didn't actually take our class (though you do say you did!), then let me know and we'll help you here - but if you can do the PEA, do that. A direct conversation with an instructor will be most useful!

If you want to discuss any details of your PEA afterwards or if you just have additional questions in future, let us know here.

[spenceryuan]

Thanks for the input. I meant i took the GMAT at the end of april not May. I just emailed student services to get a post exam assessment. Thanks!

[StaceyKoprince]

perfect - and, as I said, if you do want to discuss anything else here, please come "visit" us again! :)