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gmatdelhi · 10:25 AM

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gmatdelhi · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 13-10-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vijaypsankar

Hello
I am in too...
Today took a online Diagnostic test from Princeton....
scores were very pathetic...
Verbal: 30 Math: 39 Total: 570Can anyone pls tell me how bad this is?....Or is Princeton scores expected to be like that?....

hey...did u prepare anything before giving the diagnostic? and how long has it been since u did some math? a 570 is not that bad in case u haven't done the above for some time...it's not great either, but u shouldn't worry abt it too much. do some actual prep - brush up on fundas, do some practice questions, familiarize urself with gmat type questions...then give another mock gmat...and see how u score (preferably give GmatPrep...official gmat test)...
in case u did prepare and still scored a 570...analyse ur test thoroughly...see which sub-section was weakest (PS, DS, CR, RC or SC), what type of mistakes were made (silly mistake, didn't know concept, forgot formula...), ur timing per qs (which ones took the most amt of time) - check out this link Evaluating Your Practice Tests, Part 1 of 2 it shows u how to evaluate ur test in detail...once u know ur weaknesses, work on them! pick up a book with theory and questions on that topic...and do it!

one last thing...don't look at the overall score (570) that unofficial (Kaplan, PR, MGMAT) test give u...their scoring algorithm isn't like the real gmat...instead, look at ur break up SCORE...(30 & 39)...now try improving ur accuracy to such an extent that u get every single question on the tests right...that's it. concentrate on ur accuracy...the score u obtain on an official gmat mock test like GmatPrep will be closer to ur real performance on the gmat though...so take that seriously...

paranthama · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 13-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Hi Firends
All the best to everyone who are writing GMAT in Dec.

If GMAT is written on Dec, what are the Universities for which application deadlines can be met?

I can think of MAYs Texas - Feb 15..

Pour in your replies and I am sure this info will help others too...

Thanks

Md Touqeer Alam · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 14-10-2009, 07:42 PM

Almost in all good universities you will meet deadlines for R2 and R3. For furthur clarification revert back

Md Touqeer Alam · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 14-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Hi adityagopal and shinjini ,
Hope all of you are preparing by yourself and will be giving GMAT in dec

. I have shifted to Mumbai because of my work ,can we meet at some place where we can discuss about our startegies and which B-School to target and ofcourse we will also communicate with this thread so that other will gain form it. Other Mumbai folk can also join
Thx

razor's edge · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 29-10-2009, 07:00 PM

hello guys,
i have few questions in mind. First, for all those who are taking gmat this december, have u guys registered urself (i mean the date)?

Secondly, one of the members of this site mentioned that R2 and R3 are supposed to be the deadlines. Can u lz throw some light on that? I failed to comprehend it.

And last but not least. I m performing pathetic in my cr and rc section. Generally get 60-70 (%) correct. I simply cannot think of the reason. HAve completed kaplan and official guide 12 and these days i'm doing those questions again so as to get to know them more intimately but to no avail. can u plz suggest me some ways to improve upon my skills. I m scared to death.

razor's edge · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 29-10-2009, 08:41 PM

Does anyone use this thread or is it left in suspension. If so, then atleast let us know so that we can post our queries on to the other one.

ponds_ggn · **Re: GMAT Dec-2009 -** 30-10-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by razor's edge

hello guys,
i have few questions in mind. First, for all those who are taking gmat this december, have u guys registered urself (i mean the date)?

Secondly, one of the members of this site mentioned that R2 and R3 are supposed to be the deadlines. Can u lz throw some light on that? I failed to comprehend it.

And last but not least. I m performing pathetic in my cr and rc section. Generally get 60-70 (%) correct. I simply cannot think of the reason. HAve completed kaplan and official guide 12 and these days i'm doing those questions again so as to get to know them more intimately but to no avail. can u plz suggest me some ways to improve upon my skills. I m scared to death.

Hi Dude,
You can always book date in mba.com, dates are available depend upon rush.Its always advisable to book 2 months prior to ones G-Day.

R2 and R3: All good university takes application in two or three rounds in a year.

Common Mistakes with GMAT preparation
1: Rushing to take tests before learning anything - waste of tests
2: Starting with the Official Guide - waste of official GMAT questions
3: Giving GMAT the worst time of the day - studying after a long day
4: Skipping basics and rushing to advanced topics
5: Starting to prepare with poor English proficiency.