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Hey everyone, I took the GMAT test today and got 710 (Q48, V41, IR8).
I'm targeting M7 schools, so I know I should improve my score to the 730+ range. I've been studying for the past 3 months, and these were my results for the official practice exams:
Practice Exam 1 (after 1.5 months): 710 (Q45, V42, IR7)
Practice Exam 2 (after 2 months): 730 (Q49, V40, IR8)
Practice Exam 3 (after 2.5 months): 720 (Q49, V40, IR8)
Practice Exam 4 (week before actual exam): 750 (Q51, V40, IR7)
With regards to exam 4, I feel like the quant score was a fluke--I somehow finished the section with ~20 min to spare (normally I barely finish on time, including the exam I took today) and the questions felt a lot easier than usual.
My questions are: Should I focus more on improving verbal or quant if I plan to retake ~1 month from now? I still don't know how the scoring system actually works, so I'm unsure which option is more beneficial. Also, should I cancel my 710 score since I'm aiming for a higher score anyways? I don't know how admissions view retaking exams and such. Thank you!
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I'm targeting M7 schools, so I know I should improve my score to the 730+ range. I've been studying for the past 3 months, and these were my results for the official practice exams:
Practice Exam 1 (after 1.5 months): 710 (Q45, V42, IR7)
Practice Exam 2 (after 2 months): 730 (Q49, V40, IR8)
Practice Exam 3 (after 2.5 months): 720 (Q49, V40, IR8)
Practice Exam 4 (week before actual exam): 750 (Q51, V40, IR7)
With regards to exam 4, I feel like the quant score was a fluke--I somehow finished the section with ~20 min to spare (normally I barely finish on time, including the exam I took today) and the questions felt a lot easier than usual.
My questions are: Should I focus more on improving verbal or quant if I plan to retake ~1 month from now? I still don't know how the scoring system actually works, so I'm unsure which option is more beneficial. Also, should I cancel my 710 score since I'm aiming for a higher score anyways? I don't know how admissions view retaking exams and such. Thank you!
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melonmash - Welcome to GMAT Club!
First, congratulations for getting a 710 on the GMAT. At this point, you probably do not need to learn any new concept; you have to fine tune the weak areas while maintaining your optimum performance at your strong areas. You should immediately purchase the ESR from those two earlier tests; the ESR will provide some great insights on your sub-sectional performance, including timing. Per the forum rules, you will have to make at least 5 posts to become eligible to attach files. That said, I believe the experts would still need to see your ESR to provide suggestions and feedback.
First, congratulations for getting a 710 on the GMAT. At this point, you probably do not need to learn any new concept; you have to fine tune the weak areas while maintaining your optimum performance at your strong areas. You should immediately purchase the ESR from those two earlier tests; the ESR will provide some great insights on your sub-sectional performance, including timing. Per the forum rules, you will have to make at least 5 posts to become eligible to attach files. That said, I believe the experts would still need to see your ESR to provide suggestions and feedback.
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melonmash - V40 is 90 percentile whereas a Q40 is mere 39 percentile. Why? A verbal score of 40 and above is just very hard to get on the GMAT. Even if you get a Q50, you are at 85 percentile. That's how the GMAT works. That said, you will need to make at least 5 forum posts to be eligible to attach a file; you should provide your ESR (make sure to mask your details: GMAT ID, Name)
Please review the GMAT Scoring Grid: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-scoring ... 88156.html
Please review the GMAT Scoring Grid: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-scoring ... 88156.html
