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I took the GMAT for the 4th time today and scored a 680 (Q43/V40) after scoring a 690 (Q48/V36) three weeks ago. I am extremely frustrated as combined scores from the V and Q subsections would have brought me to at least a 720. I think there are definitely some things I could work on, like subscribing to E-GMAT to solidify my verbal score. Quant is the lowest I've ever seen it at 43 (got 47,48, and 45 on previous tests). Would you suggest taking the test a 5th time? I am hoping to apply to M7 schools.

How much time would be needed to get 710+ from where I currently am? I think that these tests show that I am capable of scoring high in verbal and quant, but this would be my last take of the year so I need to solidify a strategy.

Any help or advice would be great.
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I took the GMAT for the 4th time today and scored a 680 (Q43/V40) after scoring a 690 (Q48/V36) three weeks ago. I am extremely frustrated as combined scores from the V and Q subsections would have brought me to at least a 720. I think there are definitely some things I could work on, like subscribing to E-GMAT to solidify my verbal score. Quant is the lowest I've ever seen it at 43 (got 47,48, and 45 on previous tests). Would you suggest taking the test a 5th time? I am hoping to apply to M7 schools.

How much time would be needed to get 710+ from where I currently am? I think that these tests show that I am capable of scoring high in verbal and quant, but this would be my last take of the year so I need to solidify a strategy.

Any help or advice would be great.

You should give yourself 4 week and concentrate on getting consistency in Quant.

In 4 weeks many students of ours have done it so I am sure its possible in your case too.

Suggestion: Don't take next attempt too quickly.
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I think it would be wise to order ESR for the last two attempts and find out your weak areas. Please feel free to take help from experts here. You will achieve your dream score soon. All the best.
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Hi,
you seem quite close to your target. As suggested order ESR.
Also Refer the score grid : https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-scoring ... 88156.html
To reach to 720 ,need to improve sectionals scores either Q or V or both. Depends on individual what one can improve at.
Quant is easier to improve for most.
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I took the GMAT for the 4th time today and scored a 680 (Q43/V40) after scoring a 690 (Q48/V36) three weeks ago. I am extremely frustrated as combined scores from the V and Q subsections would have brought me to at least a 720. I think there are definitely some things I could work on, like subscribing to E-GMAT to solidify my verbal score. Quant is the lowest I've ever seen it at 43 (got 47,48, and 45 on previous tests). Would you suggest taking the test a 5th time? I am hoping to apply to M7 schools.

How much time would be needed to get 710+ from where I currently am? I think that these tests show that I am capable of scoring high in verbal and quant, but this would be my last take of the year so I need to solidify a strategy.

Any help or advice would be great.

You should give yourself 4 week and concentrate on getting consistency in Quant.

In 4 weeks many students of ours have done it so I am sure its possible in your case too.

Suggestion: Don't take next attempt too quickly.

Do you think 6 weeks would be too long or is that sufficient?
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Hi hopeful15,

Your prior 690/Q48 is a fantastic Score, so that might be enough to get you into your first choice School. As such, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

Beyond that, GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Your 4 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 660 +/- a few Scaled Score points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. It's possible that you have developed some 'bad habits' during your studies that are keeping you from scoring higher, but the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.

Before we discuss how you might best continue on with your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) On what dates did you take EACH of your Official GMATs and how did you score on EACH?
2) On what 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)?
3) What study materials have you used over the course of ALL of your studies?

You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report for this most recent attempt. 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.

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Hi hopeful15,

I actually responded to you here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/650-640-690- ... l#p2472412
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