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Hi,

I took my first GMAT exam about two weeks ago and scored a 590 :(. I took two weeks off and just sat down for a my first GMATPrep exam and scored a 620.
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a One Month Study Plan, as I want to retake my exam on the 28th of February.
I am aiming for a 630 - 650!

I have all the MGMAT books and the OG 13!

Any advice would help at this point!!

Thanks a lot!
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Hi annaleroy,

A month of additional study could be enough time to make the necessary adjustments and improve your score. I'd like to know a bit more about what you've done so far and your timeline/plans:

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What resources did you use during your studies besides the books that you mentioned?
3) Is there any reason why you need to be done with the GMAT by Feb 28?

4) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
5) On Test Day, did you finish any sections early? Did you have to rush just to finish any of the sections (and if so, then how many questions did you have to guess on?)?

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Hi annaleroy,

A month of additional study could be enough time to make the necessary adjustments and improve your score. I'd like to know a bit more about what you've done so far and your timeline/plans:

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What resources did you use during your studies besides the books that you mentioned?
3) Is there any reason why you need to be done with the GMAT by Feb 28?

4) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
5) On Test Day, did you finish any sections early? Did you have to rush just to finish any of the sections (and if so, then how many questions did you have to guess on?)?

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hi Rich,

1.) I had been studying since October, however I had to take a couple of breaks for the holidays and other events between October and my GMAT. 2.) I was using MGMAT books and the 6 exams, OG13 and Magoosh.
3.) The only reason I would want to get the GMAT done by Feb 28th is because I would like to submit my applications by mid/end of March at the latest.

4.) For the most recent cat GMAT Prep I didn't do the Essay or the IR sections, just the Quant and Verbal. I got a 6 on the essay on the actual GMAT I took two weeks ago, so I would focus more on IR than AWA for the next exam.
5.) I finished verbal with 5 minutes extra but Quant I had to guess the last two questions!

I am planning on taking a MAGOOSH practice test tomorrow to really figure out where my struggles are. I feel like it may be that I do not always FULLY understand my errors so do not learn from my mistakes. I am just not sure how to start studying again.

Thanks for your help/advice! Anything helps at this point!
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Hi annaleroy,

With just 4 weeks remaining, you have to put an emphasis on the "reality" of Test Day. As such, you have to make your practice CATs as realistic as possible - take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections), in a test-like fashion, in one sitting, away from your home, etc. A realistic CAT is really the only way to assess your "problems", so that you can fix them.

One of the key elements to scoring at a higher level is to minimize (or eliminate) the silly/little mistakes. With your Quant Scaled Scores, you're missing out on a lot of potential points (especially in DS questions and in some low to mid-level PS questions). When you review your CATs, make note of the little mistakes, then physically re-do the questions so that you can work on your "mechanics" (note-taking, labeling your work, hand-math, etc.). This should help you to hone your skills and develop how you "respond" to each question.

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Hi annaleroy,

With just 4 weeks remaining, you have to put an emphasis on the "reality" of Test Day. As such, you have to make your practice CATs as realistic as possible - take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections), in a test-like fashion, in one sitting, away from your home, etc. A realistic CAT is really the only way to assess your "problems", so that you can fix them.

One of the key elements to scoring at a higher level is to minimize (or eliminate) the silly/little mistakes. With your Quant Scaled Scores, you're missing out on a lot of potential points (especially in DS questions and in some low to mid-level PS questions). When you review your CATs, make note of the little mistakes, then physically re-do the questions so that you can work on your "mechanics" (note-taking, labeling your work, hand-math, etc.). This should help you to hone your skills and develop how you "respond" to each question.

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Thanks Rich! I will definitely put myself in the "test day mode" when doing my CATs going forward! I appreciate you advice!!
I definitely think I tend to make silly/little mistakes in Quant and the key would be to ensuring I understand and do not make the same mistakes twice!

Thanks again!
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