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Hi all guys, I got graduation at bachelor in economics in September and I'm preparing for GMAT exam. Since I will travel to Canada in February in order to have a stage experience of 6 months I need to succeed in the GMAT exam before leaving my country. I started my preparation seriously 2 weeks ago and I finished the diagnostic test in the OG Guide scoring average in all the section but above average on CR. My goal is to apply for a MSc in a canadian university such as HEC Montreal or Ivey, so I think I will need to score between 650 to 700+, 3 months left to prepare for the match. I am studying 3-4 hours per day with timing questions and i found my preparation on Quant a little bit increased, while Verbal is still the most difficult section to me.
Books I'm using are 2016 OG and Barron's GMAT.
What i wanted to ask is:
1) what score do i need to get in order to be "sure" to get into a MSc in one of the Universities i want to study in?
2) how to increase significantly my verbal section score?
3) at what score does a full average diagnostic test correspond?
4) are 2-3 months enough to aim to this kind of score?
Best wishes to all
Books I'm using are 2016 OG and Barron's GMAT.
What i wanted to ask is:
1) what score do i need to get in order to be "sure" to get into a MSc in one of the Universities i want to study in?
2) how to increase significantly my verbal section score?
3) at what score does a full average diagnostic test correspond?
4) are 2-3 months enough to aim to this kind of score?
Best wishes to all
19 Oct 2016, 20:27
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Hi Judgesx,
Since you've put in a couple of weeks of study time already, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent, guided study before they hit their 'peak' scores, so we really need that initial CAT score to properly plan out your next few months of study. In answer to your questions:
1) There is probably no score that will guarantee you admission. However, if you want to know what a particular School/Program expects from its applicants, then you should contact the School/Program directly and ask.
2) The Verbal section of the GMAT is as consistent and predictable as the Quant section is, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. You'll need to learn the necessary content and learn/practice the proper Tactics.
3) A pencil-and-paper Exam is not comparable to the Full Adaptive GMAT, so there isn't really a 'comparable' score that I would offer.
4) Training for the GMAT requires the right 'mix' of materials, Tactics and effort on your part. 2-3 months might be enough time to get you to your score goal, if you follow a consistent, organized schedule and properly hone your skills. But we won't know until you begin a formal study plan and we track your results.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since you've put in a couple of weeks of study time already, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent, guided study before they hit their 'peak' scores, so we really need that initial CAT score to properly plan out your next few months of study. In answer to your questions:
1) There is probably no score that will guarantee you admission. However, if you want to know what a particular School/Program expects from its applicants, then you should contact the School/Program directly and ask.
2) The Verbal section of the GMAT is as consistent and predictable as the Quant section is, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. You'll need to learn the necessary content and learn/practice the proper Tactics.
3) A pencil-and-paper Exam is not comparable to the Full Adaptive GMAT, so there isn't really a 'comparable' score that I would offer.
4) Training for the GMAT requires the right 'mix' of materials, Tactics and effort on your part. 2-3 months might be enough time to get you to your score goal, if you follow a consistent, organized schedule and properly hone your skills. But we won't know until you begin a formal study plan and we track your results.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Updated on: 03 Nov 2016, 18:09
Originally posted by JeffTargetTestPrep on 20 Oct 2016, 17:00.
Last edited by JeffTargetTestPrep on 03 Nov 2016, 18:09, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by JeffTargetTestPrep on 03 Nov 2016, 18:09, edited 1 time in total.
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Judgesx,
Although you have taken the diagnostic in the OG, you probably want to take an official computer adaptive practice exam so you have a baseline GMAT score and so you can see how far you are from your 650+ goal score.
Given that you have 2 to 3 months left to prep, if you really push yourself during that time and study “smart,” it’s possible that you can improve your GMAT score to a 650+.
In regard to your study routine, you must remember that a vast amount of information is tested on the GMAT in relatively few questions (37 quant questions and 41 verbal). Thus, you need to give yourself ample time to fully learn the concepts/topics that may be tested on any given GMAT. When prepping, you want to strive for linear and targeted learning and follow that with focused practice. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next. If you find that your current GMAT books do not allow for such focused learning, you may consider using an online self-study course.
In comparison to GMAT prep books, self-study courses typically provide detailed study plans and have granular analytics, so you can easily track your progress as you move through the course. By being able to track your progress, you will remain more engaged, and you’ll be able to more accurately forecast when you’re ready to take your real GMAT.
Once you complete the practice exam, feel free to report back with your score breakdown and I can provide some further advice.
Although you have taken the diagnostic in the OG, you probably want to take an official computer adaptive practice exam so you have a baseline GMAT score and so you can see how far you are from your 650+ goal score.
Given that you have 2 to 3 months left to prep, if you really push yourself during that time and study “smart,” it’s possible that you can improve your GMAT score to a 650+.
In regard to your study routine, you must remember that a vast amount of information is tested on the GMAT in relatively few questions (37 quant questions and 41 verbal). Thus, you need to give yourself ample time to fully learn the concepts/topics that may be tested on any given GMAT. When prepping, you want to strive for linear and targeted learning and follow that with focused practice. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next. If you find that your current GMAT books do not allow for such focused learning, you may consider using an online self-study course.
In comparison to GMAT prep books, self-study courses typically provide detailed study plans and have granular analytics, so you can easily track your progress as you move through the course. By being able to track your progress, you will remain more engaged, and you’ll be able to more accurately forecast when you’re ready to take your real GMAT.
Once you complete the practice exam, feel free to report back with your score breakdown and I can provide some further advice.
