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560 (Q44/V23) in Test - Advice needed

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560 (Q44/V23) in Test - Advice needed [#permalink] New post   11 Oct 2015, 06:44
Hello!

i scored a 560 with Q44 and V23 in GMAT PREP DIAGNOSTIC TEST - 1 (including AWA and IR in practice).

I have 5 months to the actual GMAT (taking it on March 18,2016).

I have magoosh premium, manhattan guides, OG12, OG16 all guides,Powerscore CR Bible...

I can dedicate 12 hrs per week.

Is it a bad score to start?

I am aiming for a 720+ score.

Kindly help !

Thanks In Advance!
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Re: 560 (Q44/V23) in Test - Advice needed [#permalink] New post   11 Oct 2015, 11:21
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Hi Balajikarthick1990,

To start, a 560 is a good 'baseline' score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). You've also given yourself plenty of time to study, which is good. Since you've already invested in some resources, I suggest that you study as you see fit for the next 2-3 weeks, then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT. Based on that score result, we'll have a better sense of whether you're improving with your current study plan or not.

1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?

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Re: 560 (Q44/V23) in Test - Advice needed [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2015, 12:55
I found the Manhattan guides, combined with the Official Guide, to be the best resources. Use the Manhattan GMAT books to get your fundamentals down, do some practice tests, and review all problems in the Official guide.
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Re: 560 (Q44/V23) in Test - Advice needed [#permalink] New post   14 Oct 2015, 21:39
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Balajikarthick1990 wrote:
Hello!

i scored a 560 with Q44 and V23 in GMAT PREP DIAGNOSTIC TEST - 1 (including AWA and IR in practice).

I have 5 months to the actual GMAT (taking it on March 18,2016).

I have magoosh premium, manhattan guides, OG12, OG16 all guides,Powerscore CR Bible...

I can dedicate 12 hrs per week.

Is it a bad score to start?

I am aiming for a 720+ score.

Kindly help !

Thanks In Advance!


Hi Balajikarthick1990,

A 560 without any preparation is a good score to start with.
The first thing you should do is to follow a study plan. This will make sure that you have a goal and you do not deviate from it.
You can find them here:
gmat-study-plan-how-to-start-your-gmat-prep-80727.html?fl=menu

The next advice would be to not take CATs till the time you have covered the fundamentals.
Post which, I would advice you to get the Exam Pack1 and the Question Pack1 from mba.com

All the best!
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