550 (v32 q32)

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I knew I would not score above 600,but my quant score took a huge dive. I was consistently scoring q38-42 in mocks and v27-28. I have 3 weeks to at least try for a 700. I know it is an unrealistic goal,but I believe it can be done and the problem lies in my structure. I like ttp content and it has boosted my confidence but maybe I need to get assigned homework every day. I took mocks and pinned down the problems and tried to work on them.

On d day-I assumed I had messed up verbal,and the whole assumption stressed me out from the start of quant. I remember the first question was easier than anything I had ever seen, but took me 5 mins to solve. Throughout the exam my time management was messed up and even 500 level questions were taking me 3 mins,these questions generally took 1.5 mins.

I understand my goal is unrealistic and dreamy but I was hoping to gain a few points maybe at least get a 100 point increase. I followed  GMATNinja  for verbal and practiced gmatclub questions+manhattan for sc(just the content of the books). 
In the last 10 days, I was going through some emotional turmoil and it is likely to continue for a while. But everything aside I've cleared the R1 for a school and was hoping to get thru the R2 as well.

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi  indiagmataspirant ,

A 150-point increase would normally be tough, but to do it in 3 weeks is an even greater challenge. Your quant seems to be slightly weaker than your verbal (V32 is a good score), so you may want to focus more on quant. 2-3 full-length practice tests as well, so that you can improve your time management skills.

As for assigned homework, you could try to follow a study plan (other GMAT club members can help you with this), or you could work with someone who can give you inputs specific to your situation.

ifu · Answer

Hi indiagmataspirant, I also used  ttp  and loved the course. Why don't contact a ttp expert, such as  MartyTargetTestPrep  to have further strategies? For quant score improvement, you may try gmat club quizz in which you can have 400+ easy ques, which are 500 level, but are able to give you some better insights.

Suraj0184 · Answer

Hi..please attempt questions in a timed set-up using Forum Quiz..immensely helpful..

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi indiagmataspirant.

Considering that, normally, you score much higher on quant, actually, you could have score in the 600s on your GMAT if you had scored at your normal level in quant, since, in verbal, you did better than usual.

On another note, if you contact me via the TTP chat, I can check your Analytics and see what they indicate about what you can do to increase your score.

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi,

550 is a low GMAT score but it does not mean it's the end of the world. There are man b-school where you can apply with your current score. Here are a few of them below:

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi indiagmataspirant,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day did not turn out better. From what you describe though, you were not scoring close to a 700+ during your studies - and if that (or a Score that is close to it) is your Goal, then you have to give yourself enough time to achieve it. Unfortunately, that type of score improvement in just 3 weeks is likely too difficult to be considered realistic. I think that you can certainly train to score at a higher level, but you'll need to make some fundamental changes to how you 'see' (and respond to) BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections before you will be able to consistently score at a much higher level.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours did you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your actual goal score?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

If you took your Official GMAT at a Test Center, then you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

550 (v32 q32)

For Verbal, have suggested Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for SC and CR. Had a 6-hour student who went from a v31 to a v40 in about 30 days in which we went over solving approach, so see if you can improve things on that end if you feel your fundamentals are solid. Working with a study buddy may be helpful too.

There's an idiom list on the GMAT Knight blog you might find helpful for SC, too.

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