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30 Aug 2016, 13:16
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Hello!
I took my GMAT a couple of days ago for the second time and scored a 680 (Q48 V35). I scored a 710 (Q49 V38) on GMAT Prep 1 and a 690 (Q49 V35) on GMAT Prep 2. The other practice tests I took were 800score (690, 720) and a few GMAT Club sectional tests with quant ranging from 45 to 49. I was really confused after the test if I should take it again and after giving it a lot of thought, I have finally decided to take one last shot at it to cross the 700 barrier. I wish to apply for the first round of applications and therefore plan on re-taking the test in the next few weeks.
I have been stuck at 49 on the quant section in pretty much all my practice tests and messed up the timing on my actual GMAT to end up scoring a 48 in quant. I really thought quant was my stronger section out of the two and it would not be hard to score a 50 this time around. I do not seem to understand where exactly am I falling behind. Can someone please suggest me a way to increase my quant score from 49 to 50? I think this will possibly add at least 10 points to my overall score and would bring me closer to 700.
Also, I plan on buying the GMAT Prep test 3 & 4, but are there any free practice tests out there that one would recommend me taking? I still have access to 800score tests but the verbal section on them seem to be quite uncompetitive and hence unrealistic.
I am open to any suggestions and tips that you think could help me improve. I only have 2-3 weeks to prepare and a 20 points increase on my mind.
Thank you in advance for the response. I really appreciate it.
gmatmonster
I took my GMAT a couple of days ago for the second time and scored a 680 (Q48 V35). I scored a 710 (Q49 V38) on GMAT Prep 1 and a 690 (Q49 V35) on GMAT Prep 2. The other practice tests I took were 800score (690, 720) and a few GMAT Club sectional tests with quant ranging from 45 to 49. I was really confused after the test if I should take it again and after giving it a lot of thought, I have finally decided to take one last shot at it to cross the 700 barrier. I wish to apply for the first round of applications and therefore plan on re-taking the test in the next few weeks.
I have been stuck at 49 on the quant section in pretty much all my practice tests and messed up the timing on my actual GMAT to end up scoring a 48 in quant. I really thought quant was my stronger section out of the two and it would not be hard to score a 50 this time around. I do not seem to understand where exactly am I falling behind. Can someone please suggest me a way to increase my quant score from 49 to 50? I think this will possibly add at least 10 points to my overall score and would bring me closer to 700.
Also, I plan on buying the GMAT Prep test 3 & 4, but are there any free practice tests out there that one would recommend me taking? I still have access to 800score tests but the verbal section on them seem to be quite uncompetitive and hence unrealistic.
I am open to any suggestions and tips that you think could help me improve. I only have 2-3 weeks to prepare and a 20 points increase on my mind.
Thank you in advance for the response. I really appreciate it.
gmatmonster
30 Aug 2016, 15:54
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Hi gmatmonster,
First off, a 680/Q48 is a great score (it's right around the 85th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+/- a few points). Your current level is right around 700 right now. However, at this level, the GMAT becomes really 'sensitive' to little mistakes - if you make too many, then a 700+ score simply becomes impossible to achieve. With your Official Score, you have a greater opportunity to pick up the missing points that you're looking for in the Verbal section, but regardless of which section they come from, you will likely need to eliminate the little mistakes from your work to EARN those points.
When reviewing your CATs, how many times (per CAT) did you find yourself thinking "I should NOT have gotten this question wrong...."? Those instances represent your missing points - and can likely be 'fixed' by taking more/better notes.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 680/Q48 is a great score (it's right around the 85th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. You're ultimately asking Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+/- a few points). Your current level is right around 700 right now. However, at this level, the GMAT becomes really 'sensitive' to little mistakes - if you make too many, then a 700+ score simply becomes impossible to achieve. With your Official Score, you have a greater opportunity to pick up the missing points that you're looking for in the Verbal section, but regardless of which section they come from, you will likely need to eliminate the little mistakes from your work to EARN those points.
When reviewing your CATs, how many times (per CAT) did you find yourself thinking "I should NOT have gotten this question wrong...."? Those instances represent your missing points - and can likely be 'fixed' by taking more/better notes.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
30 Aug 2016, 17:38
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Given that you scored a 680 (Q48 and V35), you clearly have a solid grasp of GMAT quant and verbal. Thus, to gain the 20 points you need, you may consider following a regimen of focused quant and verbal practice, to help find and fix any remaining weak areas.
For example, if you are reviewing Critical Reasoning, be sure that you can practice a large number of questions just from Critical Reasoning: strengthen and weaken the conclusion, resolve the paradox, find the conclusion, must be true, etc.. The results of that practice will help you determine your weak areas within that topic. Once you find and fix your weak areas, then move on to the next verbal topic.
You may follow the same routine for quant. For example, if you are reviewing number properties, be sure that you can practice 50 or more questions just from Number Properties: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc. The results of that practice will help you determine your weak areas within that topic. Once you find and fix your weak areas, then move on to the next quant topic.
If you would like some help determining your quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you are provided with a detailed analysis of your proficiency level of GMAT quant topics, as well as an opportunity to discuss your diagnostic results with me or another TTP instructor/coach.
Once you feel confident that you have fixed any remaining weaknesses, resume taking practice exams. I recommend taking the practice exams from MBA.com; those exams provide the most accurate exam experience and use the most accurate scoring algorithm. Since you have already taken the two free exams you can purchase and take exam pack 1 and exam pack 2.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. Good luck!
For example, if you are reviewing Critical Reasoning, be sure that you can practice a large number of questions just from Critical Reasoning: strengthen and weaken the conclusion, resolve the paradox, find the conclusion, must be true, etc.. The results of that practice will help you determine your weak areas within that topic. Once you find and fix your weak areas, then move on to the next verbal topic.
You may follow the same routine for quant. For example, if you are reviewing number properties, be sure that you can practice 50 or more questions just from Number Properties: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc. The results of that practice will help you determine your weak areas within that topic. Once you find and fix your weak areas, then move on to the next quant topic.
If you would like some help determining your quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you are provided with a detailed analysis of your proficiency level of GMAT quant topics, as well as an opportunity to discuss your diagnostic results with me or another TTP instructor/coach.
Once you feel confident that you have fixed any remaining weaknesses, resume taking practice exams. I recommend taking the practice exams from MBA.com; those exams provide the most accurate exam experience and use the most accurate scoring algorithm. Since you have already taken the two free exams you can purchase and take exam pack 1 and exam pack 2.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. Good luck!
