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Any good tips on increasing test scores from 670 to 700's in a week?

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Any good tips on increasing test scores from 670 to 700's in a week? [#permalink] New post   23 Dec 2015, 19:02
Hey all,

To start, I have been playing around this website for a couple of weeks now and it has been very helpful with my studying, so thank you for everyone that is very active here.

I have been studying very casually (doing problems from the official GMAT book for 30 minutes sporadically) for the GMAT for around 5 months. I will be taking the GMAT in 7 days and would like to maximize my study time most efficiently.

I just took my first my first CAT practice exam, the free GMAT prep one, and received (Q:43, V:39) 670 and am aiming for the 700's range. I am also assuming that without studying I will receive somewhere between 650-680 (understanding the inaccuracy of the free exam). Meaning, that I should attempt to receive at least 720 on my next practice exam to ensure my place in the 700's.

Do you guys have any good last minute tips how to improve the Q from 43 to at least a 48? Is that a feasible goal(I do a lot of math in my major)?

Also, any tips on getting those tough verbal questions right that would increase my 39 up to the 40's?

Thank you!
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Re: Any good tips on increasing test scores from 670 to 700's in a week? [#permalink] New post   24 Dec 2015, 10:41
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Hi zynf123,

By your own description, you've been studying in an inconsistent fashion this whole time, so the 'precision' in your work might not be as strong as it could be.

Assuming that you took your CATs in a realistic fashion, with a 670 you're actually remarkably close to a 700+ score right now. After reviewing your CATs, how often are you getting questions wrong because of a silly/little mistake? At your scoring level, the GMAT becomes really 'sensitive' to little mistakes - if you make too many, then the 700+ score just becomes impossible to achieve. With a week to go, you're not likely to master any new Tactics, but you can work on your note-taking/organization and eliminate some of the little mistakes that you might be currently making.

1) When is your exact Test Date?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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Re: Any good tips on increasing test scores from 670 to 700's in a week? [#permalink] New post   24 Dec 2015, 16:17
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Here are some of the best ways to get your score up in a short period of time:

-Get plenty of rest before test day to be fresh
-Stay positive throughout the exam
-Manage time wisely (use timing benchmarks and guess strategically)
-Determine where you are making "dumb" mistakes and fix the problem (i.e. reading too quickly, sloppy writing, answer the wrong question)
-Understand your strongest areas and make sure you get those correct on the test

I've seen tons of people make big gains right before the exam, so can you. I've also seen tons of people have their score drop on test day. Be prepared to take the exam again and that will actually take pressure off your upcoming exam.

Good luck,
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Re: Any good tips on increasing test scores from 670 to 700's in a week? [#permalink] New post   25 Dec 2015, 22:03
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zynf123 wrote:
Hey all,

To start, I have been playing around this website for a couple of weeks now and it has been very helpful with my studying, so thank you for everyone that is very active here.

I have been studying very casually (doing problems from the official GMAT book for 30 minutes sporadically) for the GMAT for around 5 months. I will be taking the GMAT in 7 days and would like to maximize my study time most efficiently.

I just took my first my first CAT practice exam, the free GMAT prep one, and received (Q:43, V:39) 670 and am aiming for the 700's range. I am also assuming that without studying I will receive somewhere between 650-680 (understanding the inaccuracy of the free exam). Meaning, that I should attempt to receive at least 720 on my next practice exam to ensure my place in the 700's.

Do you guys have any good last minute tips how to improve the Q from 43 to at least a 48? Is that a feasible goal(I do a lot of math in my major)?

Also, any tips on getting those tough verbal questions right that would increase my 39 up to the 40's?

Thank you!


The last few days might not be useful to learn anything new and then apply it on the test however, the following points might help you maximise your score.

1. If you take the next CAT, make sure you take it along with AWA and IR. This will train your body and mind for the 4 hours
2. Make sure you pay attention to the first 10 questions. This will help you in building your score
3. Make sure you take both the breaks and give your mind the much needed break
4. Complete both the sections. There is a huge penalty for not completing the sections. You can make a benchmarking chart to remind you of the approximate question number you should be at a point of time.
5. Belive in yourself and you will be smiling at the end of the 4 hours looking at your score in the screen

All the best!
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