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jain808
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03 Dec 2020, 16:37
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Hi,
Hope everyone is keeping safe!
I had given GMAT in 2018 (570, Q45 V25) and was preparing for a re-take.
I gave Jamboree Mock Test#1 and as per their result it shows 650(73%ile) with the sectional range as follows - Q45-47 (64.8%ile) (24 correct) and V25-27 (46.8%ile) (19 correct).
I was confused as to how is this even possible and if the mock results are comparable to that of Official or any other tests.
Asking this question as I was unable to find much on a similar topic.
The other doubt I have is that I am a non-native speaker and I was very slow on the Verbal section (randomly guessing 8-10 questions as time was less)
How can I improve my speed? I am pretty much confused with what strategy to use for RC's (quick skim or take time and understand).
I have been solving OG 2020 and I had 6 incorrect in RC from the first 30 questions (503 - 534) and 20 incorrect in CR from 78 questions (652 - 730) .
I am still learning grammar so didn't attempt SC. Also, I studied Powerscore CR and Veritas RC book.
Kindly guide, I'm planning to give GMAT latest by 20 Dec'20
Thanks!
Hope everyone is keeping safe!
I had given GMAT in 2018 (570, Q45 V25) and was preparing for a re-take.
I gave Jamboree Mock Test#1 and as per their result it shows 650(73%ile) with the sectional range as follows - Q45-47 (64.8%ile) (24 correct) and V25-27 (46.8%ile) (19 correct).
I was confused as to how is this even possible and if the mock results are comparable to that of Official or any other tests.
Asking this question as I was unable to find much on a similar topic.
The other doubt I have is that I am a non-native speaker and I was very slow on the Verbal section (randomly guessing 8-10 questions as time was less)
How can I improve my speed? I am pretty much confused with what strategy to use for RC's (quick skim or take time and understand).
I have been solving OG 2020 and I had 6 incorrect in RC from the first 30 questions (503 - 534) and 20 incorrect in CR from 78 questions (652 - 730) .
I am still learning grammar so didn't attempt SC. Also, I studied Powerscore CR and Veritas RC book.
Kindly guide, I'm planning to give GMAT latest by 20 Dec'20
Thanks!
03 Dec 2020, 17:12
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Hi jain808,
The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize - and it takes into account more than just the number of correct answers. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, but the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion that matches the parameters that you will face when you take the Official GMAT). For your next CAT, you should plan to use a Test from one of those sources.
As far as RC is concerned, to perform at a high level, you do not need to understand everything that you read and you do not need to be a 'fast' reader, but you do have to approach each prompt in an 'active' fashion and take appropriate notes as you read.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied for this 2nd attempt? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) Have you used any other study materials besides the books that you mentioned?
3) On what dates (or approximate 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)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize - and it takes into account more than just the number of correct answers. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, but the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion that matches the parameters that you will face when you take the Official GMAT). For your next CAT, you should plan to use a Test from one of those sources.
As far as RC is concerned, to perform at a high level, you do not need to understand everything that you read and you do not need to be a 'fast' reader, but you do have to approach each prompt in an 'active' fashion and take appropriate notes as you read.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied for this 2nd attempt? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) Have you used any other study materials besides the books that you mentioned?
3) On what dates (or approximate 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)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
jain808
Joined: 03 Nov 2018
Last visit: 07 Feb 2024
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Location: India
Schools: Kenan-Flagler '24 (D) Darden '26 Fuqua '26 Goizueta '26 IIMA '25 INSEAD Aug'24 intake McCombs '26
GRE 1: Q167 V150
GPA: 3.2
Schools: Kenan-Flagler '24 (D) Darden '26 Fuqua '26 Goizueta '26 IIMA '25 INSEAD Aug'24 intake McCombs '26
GRE 1: Q167 V150
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03 Dec 2020, 17:55
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Hi,
Thanks for your help. Please find my answers in Red after your questions asked.
