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710 (45Q 42V) - Suggestions for retake strategy?

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710 (45Q 42V) - Suggestions for retake strategy? [#permalink] New post   08 Aug 2016, 19:50
Hello,

After going through 2 months of private tutoring (with an individual tutor, not a large company - I also reviewed Manhattan Prep materials, but did not find them particularly helpful), I took the official GMAT for the first time a month ago and I ended up with a 710/91% (45Q/59%, 42V/96%, IR8 AWA 6). I am not devastated about the overall score but the quant score, specifically the percentile, makes me want to retake

After taking a month long break from studying, I am planning to retake and was hoping to get some suggestions, especially for raising the quant score. My studying included taking all 6 of the official GMAT practice tests, and my scores were mainly in the 720-770 range. I think there was a degree of test anxiety when I took the test and I definitely feel like I can improve in quant as that was definitely not my best work. Verbal could potentially improve too but quant is where I feel like I truly underperformed

Any suggestions are welcomed. Interested in hearing thoughts on the best prep materials and how long to wait before retaking

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Re: 710 (45Q 42V) - Suggestions for retake strategy? [#permalink] New post   08 Aug 2016, 21:44
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Hi tj91,

First off, a 710 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. While a Q45 won't impress anyone, it likely won't eliminate you from competition at most Schools either. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:

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If you do choose to retest though, we have to examine how you were studying for the Quant section before. Once you've decided on whether to retest or not, you should post back here (or you can PM me directly) and we can talk through your study options going forward.

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Re: 710 (45Q 42V) - Suggestions for retake strategy? [#permalink] New post   08 Aug 2016, 21:53
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tj91 wrote:
I took the official GMAT for the first time a month ago and I ended up with a 710/91% (45Q/59%, 42V/96%, IR8 AWA 6). I am not devastated about the overall score but the quant score, specifically the percentile, makes me want to retake
Nor should you be. 710 is a great score!

The skewing of quant percentiles is mainly due to the (quant) scores of Asian candidates, and candidates from (your location says) the US are not really compared directly with candidates from other areas. You should have a discussion with your target schools and/or consultants familiar with your target schools to understand whether you need to demonstrate greater competence in quant. Try to get this done even if you are planning to take the exam again.

With a 770 on your GMATPreps, I'm guessing you might not need too much extra preparation or time before taking the exam again. Can you list all your GMATPrep total and sectional scores?
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Re: 710 (45Q 42V) - Suggestions for retake strategy? [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2016, 17:09
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Hi tj91,

I would be happy to provide some advice but have some questions regarding your GMAT prep and test day experience:

1) Can you provide us with the dates and score breakdowns from your Official GMAT prep practice exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)? Did you complete the entire CAT, including the IR and Essay sections?

2) Describe your study routine. What resources have you been using to study? How many hours a day did you study and for how many total months?

3) What are the MBA programs to which you plan to apply? What deadlines are you targeting?

4) Describe your experience on test day. Did you feel nervous while taking the exam? Did you feel comfortable with the quant questions asked? Were you surprised by a Q45 score? Feel free to include any other relevant information.
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Re: 710 (45Q 42V) - Suggestions for retake strategy? [#permalink] New post   10 Aug 2016, 05:36
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Hi,

Other experts have already given you decent advice.
Hence, we would like to give you different advice.
There are some cases where a number of MBA schools give you an advantage if your quant score is good when applying for Finance.
Some schools actually partially approve your admission, and ask you to resubmit quant with a higher score.

However, in your case, we expect your score is good enough to go to decent schools regardless of quant.
Nevertheless, if you would still like to improve your quant, in GMAT Math, it is highly difficult to hit 48 or above although you're very good at math due to the nature of the exam. If you study GMAT for a very long time, it is possible to hit 49 on your own.

Since your current score is 45, you can hit 49-51 with studying Variable approach for DS in a short period of time. You can still cover PS with your own math skills though you can surely solve all DS questions 100% with the world's first Variable approach and have 10 minutes to spare.
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