Advice needed on retaking GMAT focus exam

Question

I gave my GMAT Focus exam last Nov after many months of prep and scored a 595- 82Q, 76V, 80DI. Leading up to the exam, my score breakdowns on practice exams are attached. I took a bit of a break, and have recently started some practice with GMAT questions sets from official guide and TTP. Now, I am feeling ready to lock in again and give the exam in the next couple months - ideally May.

I’m looking for advice on how to approach studying for the next two months. I’ve used up all the official practice exams, I do have the online question official banks and TTP.

Thanks in advance

EducationAisle · Answer

Are these your scores in official mocks?

These scores suggest that Quant is something that  especially  needs to be your focus area in the coming months.

gmat2324 · Answer

Hi, thank you for the quick reply. Yes these are my official mocks

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

For CR, consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning. For Quant, seeing whether there may have been shorter/easier ways to solve questions could also be useful (including for questions you already got correct).

How to score high on GMAT Verbal.

Gmat750aspirant · Answer

Practice Quant question with customized difficulty

NextstopISB · Answer

For CR refer the gmat ninja for gaining some more points in CR

bhargavhhhhhhhh · Answer

You have done the good progress from previous test, I would suggest you to give custom test on weaker areas so it can increase some more points

gmat2324 · Answer

thanks GMATharvard, what gmat ninja CR resources have helped for you? are they videos?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi gmat2324,

I'm happy to help. To start, can you paste in a screenshot of your TTP analytics page?

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi gmat2324,

Have you already retaken the official practice tests? Also, you mention having taken a practice test on the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 14th. Very few people would need or benefit from that sort of 'cadence'. If you can get a few more official practice test attempts in, try to give yourself more of a gap between attempts this time.

All the best.

RetaketheGMAT · Answer

The critical thing for maximising your score jump and minimising your timeline for being ready for the retake is precise diagnostics.
You need to know your exact gaps in core concepts, advanced skills and, equally important, test taking skills.

The biggest failure point in GMAT retakes is rehashing the same practice problem/practice test cycle without creating greater focus on your key gaps.
Repeating the same thing that got you your previous score isn't the best way to boost your score potential.

gmat2324 · Answer

Thanks Scott, uploading my TTP analytics page

gmat2324 · Answer

Thanks AjiteshArun, yes I have already retaken the official exams

gmat2324 · Answer

Thanks for the insight  Arvind. I was doing many practice sets ahead of the last exam, mostly timed sections that would simulate a exam section.

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