70 points drop, how to improve my GMAT Score?

Question

Is there any way to improve in verbal and quant. My 5th mock score dropped by 70 points. I found the questions way tougher than last time.

yc168 · Answer

Hi Prak0709 , it depends on where you are right now. Please see if any of the following articles resonates with you: how-to-improve-your-quant-from-q44-to-q50-141670.html how-to-improve-your-quant-from-q30-to-q40-142810.html how-to-improve-verbal-from-v78-to-v85-142361.html how-to-go-to-v40-from-v30-142366.html

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

In addition to going through the questions you found challenging and identifying question types you may potentially be weaker on, thinking over anything you may have done differently on the day you took mock 5 could be helpful as well. Perhaps, for example, you took the mock early in the morning whereas you usually take a mock in the afternoon after doing a bit of prep beforehand. Might also be worth looking over the Understanding Your Score page on the MBA website and the myth vs. fact info (e.g. in the beginning of the Official-Guide 2024).

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

MartyMurray · Answer

Hi Prak0709.

In general, what works best for improving your GMAT score is working on topics one at a time to master each in turn and drive your score higher.

For more detail on how to prepare effectively, see the following posts.

How to Score 705+ on the GMAT

How to Prepare for GMAT Verbal

How to Ace the GMAT Using the Streaks Method

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Prak0709,

A great way to improve your GMAT quant skills is with topical learning and practice. In other words, focus on just ONE topic at a time and practice that topic until you achieve mastery.

For instance, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects (formulas, properties, techniques and strategies) of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?

By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; be sure to follow this process for all Quant topics.

For some more advice, here is a great article you can check out:

GMAT Quant Preparation: Top 10 Tips

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi Prak0709,

What were your official practice test scores, and how have you been prepping till now?

RetaketheGMAT · Answer

GMAT sections have few questions than they used to so inconsistency in your test taking processes from one practice exam to the next (and even actual test attempts) can cause pretty big fluctuations in your score. Focus on keeping your approach consistent with good habits like visualisation in quant and carefully defining the argument in CR (two examples of many), then you'll see the score fluctuations diminish and your average performance jump towards your target score.

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