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I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+?

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I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+? [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2016, 08:59
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I would start by giving my background. I graduated in 2009 with an engineering degree and then worked in a big MNC for 5 years before quitting the job and moving to another country. This move was a personal one and I miscalculated my employment chances. I'm taking GMAT to get in a good school and finish my MBA finally. I'm listing down my queries for the experts, should they choose to answer it:
1. Is having a 2 year gap after quitting my job a bad thing for applications to top schools like INSEAD?
2. I'm trying to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program the second round of admissions for the same will start by April. Looking at my mock score is it possible for me to aim for a better score by then?

What else do I need to keep in mind? I dont know if this post makes it clear, but I'm pretty desperate to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program as I believe it will be too late for me if I stay unemployed any longer.
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Re: I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+? [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2016, 11:59
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Hi MathildaBagshot,

You've asked a number of Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:

ask-admission-consultants-124/

As far as your GMAT score is concerned, you certainly have the opportunity to improve a 650 to a 700+, but that will depend on how you choose to study, the materials you use and the amount of time you invest in the process.

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used so far?
3) Have you scheduled an Official Test Date yet?

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Re: I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+? [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2016, 19:31
First of all, thank you for replying
1. I have been studying since January this year.
2. I have used OG for quant, Powerscore & OG for CR, and Aristotle & OG for SC but I realised Aristotle was a mistake so I'm doing SC from MGMAT again.
3. I have not yet set a date but I want to apply for the second round of admissions at INSEAD which is first week of April so I've time till then to give the exam. I just want to be confident in my test taking ability before I set a date. As I'm giving a timed exam in the longest of times, I am getting extremely nervous and it affects the way I think. So I'm working on resolving that at first. Is there a chance for me to improve from now till mid-March?
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Re: I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+? [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2016, 21:47
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MathildaBagshot wrote:
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I would start by giving my background. I graduated in 2009 with an engineering degree and then worked in a big MNC for 5 years before quitting the job and moving to another country. This move was a personal one and I miscalculated my employment chances. I'm taking GMAT to get in a good school and finish my MBA finally. I'm listing down my queries for the experts, should they choose to answer it:
1. Is having a 2 year gap after quitting my job a bad thing for applications to top schools like INSEAD?
2. I'm trying to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program the second round of admissions for the same will start by April. Looking at my mock score is it possible for me to aim for a better score by then?

What else do I need to keep in mind? I dont know if this post makes it clear, but I'm pretty desperate to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program as I believe it will be too late for me if I stay unemployed any longer.


To sort out your admission questions, you can get a free profile evaluation here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#-school/

To make the best of the situation, you will need to think about how you have been adding value in the last 2 years. Your essays should be compelling and sincere. You might want to discuss with a specialist.
Our head consultant of INSEAD team is Edison. Check out his profile here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#-admissio ... A_Programs

As for GMAT, a 50 point score improvement should be do-able in four weeks considering you can invest a decent bit of time every day. Take one more practice test and collate the data of the two tests to find your weaknesses. Work hard on them while you continue practicing questions from your strength areas. Take one practice test every week and analyse it through and through. Also, search for specific advanced concept discussions on our blog: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/category/gmat/
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Re: I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+? [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2016, 22:02
Hi
Thank you for your encouraging words because I was very disappointed as everyone was telling me it would take atleast 2 month to get a 700+.
I used Aristotle for my SC and that wasn't any helpful as I'm now realising. SC and CR needs practice and in Quant it is the DS thats holding me down.
I will be taking MGMAT mock today and will again post here. Also, I'm very nervous while giving the exam because I need to work majorly on my pace and as a result I keep making mistakes that on review I realise were silly.
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Re: I got 650 in my first ever mock. How do I increase it to 700+? [#permalink] New post   19 Feb 2016, 13:12
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Hi MathildaBagshot,

When you take your CATs, it's important to make each of them 'match up' with Test Day in as many ways as possible (so take the FULL CAT - with the Essay and IR sections, take it away from your home, at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, etc.). You should plan to take 1 FULL CAT per week and make sure that you set aside enough time to properly review it.

The study plan you describe appears 'book heavy'; many Test Takers end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level when using that type of study approach, so you might need to adjust your studies a bit.

1) How did you score on your second CAT (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

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