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Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560

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Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560 [#permalink] New post   02 Jan 2017, 18:25
Hey guys,

I am beginning my GMAT study prep and have taken an initial GMATprep practice CAT. I was hesitant about taking it without studying at all, but went ahead and did it since I read so many posts saying that this was the right way to do it.

Anyways, I took it cold without any studying and scored a 560.

Quant: 31 (26th %)
Verbal: 36 (79th%)
IR: 5 (52nd%)

I am targeting a score above 700 (hopefully 720ish) and I am planning to sit for the exam in early April. I would love some advice on how to proceed forward/if you guys think it's possible to get my score to above 700.

Target schools are Fuqua, Ross, Kenan-Flagler, Goizueta, possibly some more M7's if I can get my GMAT up.

Thanks!
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Re: Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560 [#permalink] New post   02 Jan 2017, 18:37
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Hi CLTpkg,

A 560 is a solid initial CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). To raise this score to a 700+, you will likely need at least 3 months of consistent, guided study to hit your score goal. Thankfully, you appear to have given yourself plenty of time, which is good. When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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Re: Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2017, 08:47
Rich - Thanks for the reply. I am planning to apply for 2018 admission, which would put my application date towards the latter half of this year.

Thanks!


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Re: Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2017, 13:21
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Hi CLTpkg,

You've given yourself plenty of 'lead time' for this entire process, so now it's just a matter of doing all of the necessary work.

1) What practice materials do you currently have access to?
2) Going forward, how many hours do you plan to study each week?

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Re: Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2017, 14:38
1.) I currently have 2016 and 2017 OG as well as the MGMAT books.

2.) I'm planning on around 15-20 hours a week right now. 2 hours on weeks days and 4-5 hours on weekends.


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Re: Guidance needed - Initial CAT (cold/no studying)-560 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2017, 22:27
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Hi CLTpkg,

I responded to your PM from another Forum with some suggestions/notes.

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