Advice: GMAT Classic to GMAT Focus

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Hi all, 
I took the online version of test last year and scored a 720 (q49, v40) but could not secure any admits. This year ISB and IIMs will only be accepting offline test scores. Hence I am planning to retake the test.

Please suggest how should I approach the new version of test. Especially the DS Section as i seem to be struggling with timing in this section.

Thanks.

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi Dooperman,

Q49 and V40 are both strong scores, so you'll most likely be comfortable with the quant and verbal sections. As for DI, have you started practicing IR yet (you'll see some new "verbal DS" questions as well)? If you haven't, maybe that's the reason you're facing time management issues.

Dooperman · Answer

AjiteshArun  thanks for the inputs.

IVYCRACKERS.COM · Answer

Hi! I think you will fare well as your previous score was also pretty good. I am quite surprised that you couldn't secure any admits. Do let me know if you want a ding analysis for ISB or IIM as we have admission interview panelists from these colleges who can help you with a   complimentary   ding analysis.

For DI, work harder on IR questions and verbal DS questions. Try to have a lot of time-paced practice sessions once you are thorough with the fundamentals. (Start with 10 questions in 25 mins and work on improving the accuracy. Once that is sorted, start practicing 20 questions in 45 mins).

Dooperman · Answer

IVYCRACKERS.COM  thanks. Will surely book a slot.

IVYCRACKERS.COM · Answer

Awesome! Will look forward to the discussion.

EducationAisle · Answer

How much are you scoring in the official GMAT FE mocks?

Dooperman · Answer

EducationAisle  I am yet to take a mock. Just practicing questions streaks as of now.

EducationAisle · Answer

Arrey...take an official mock...perhaps you would realize that you did not need to make this post at all

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