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Took the first official mock today and scored 585 (Q 79, V 81, DI 77). Aim is 755, with 5 months time for preparation. Not looking for any online courses, but only following the official guide bundles and all the Manhattan Prep guide books. Is it still a realistic goal? If so, kindly advice what would help elevate my score to my desired goal?
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Sure. Need to rganize the preparations using various difficulty level questions through Forum Quiz.
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Took the first official mock today and scored 585 (Q 79, V 81, DI 77). Aim is 755, with 5 months time for preparation. Not looking for any online courses, but only following the official guide bundles and all the Manhattan Prep guide books. Is it still a realistic goal? If so, kindly advice what would help elevate my score to my desired goal?
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Hi. Yes! You can score as much as you wish from as low as you wish - we have had a few (very very few people) who have improved from 250 to 780 on the old test.

However, it may not be worth it.... getting more than 705 or 715 will likely be not as critical and 755 vs 705 will likely be a difference of 1-2 questions on the entire test if that (the algorithm is complex and depends on many variables so not just the number of correct/incorrect).

Also, there is no linear relationship between score and time you study. There is some but it is not linear:
1. less than 60 hours total - not a great result unless you start strong
2. 60-120 hours - Improvement of 50-70 points can be expected
3. 120-180 hours - Improvement of 70-120 points
4. 180-1000 hours - Improvement of 120-180 points
5. 2,000+ hours - Plateau, stagnation, and score decline

It is possible to get stuck and lose the important aspect of it, so try to fit your prep into 3 months.

P.S. Keep in mind that you are preparing using STANDARD materials that EVERYONE else has and you are trying to get a 99.7% score so that means you are going to have to study better than 99.7% of people who are using the exact same materials - think about it every day. Are you really studying better than 997 other people or are you just watching YouTube videos that just happen to be about the GMAT?
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Looking through some prep journey posts in the Share GMAT Experience subforum may help give a sense how long/likely different score jumps can be.
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Hi @Shiladitya123,

Yes, it is possible, with the right kind of preparation.

Here is how you can organize your prep in the next 5 months:

0. Take a full-length mock to familiarize with the test and to know your current level.

1. Develop concepts (First 50% of the time you have)

Initially, focus on developing concepts tested on the test; this initial, concept-building phase is the most important part of the prep and is often ignored, as test-takers jump too soon into all-out practice.

2. Practice + analyze your mistakes (Next 30% of the time you have)

Initially, focus on accuracy. Then, try to build a balance between speed and accuracy. The most important part is to analyze your incorrect attempts and to learn from your mistakes.

3. Consolidate + get ready for the test! (Last 20% of the time you have)

Due revision of all the conceptual material, followed by rigorous practice using official material, under time pressure. Take enough mocks and keep learning from your mistakes!

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Your first mock is almost never an indicator of your potential. Fixing a few things like making sure to attempt all questions, getting adjusted to the time pressure, being able to focus for 2 hours straight etc. Fixing all of these itself would get you to a 655 easily.

Couple this with identifying weak areas and fixing them can get you to 700. All the best!!
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Hi Shiladitya123,

When it comes to improving your GMAT skills, my biggest piece of advice is to ensure you are studying topically. In other words, be sure to focus on just ONE quant or verbal topic at a time and practice just that topic until you achieve mastery. If you can study that way, you will start seeing incremental improvement.

For example, let's say you are studying Number Properties. First, you'll need to learn all you can about that topic, and then practice only Number Property questions. After each problem set, thoroughly analyze your incorrect questions. For example, if you got a remainder question wrong, ask yourself why. Did you make a careless mistake? Did you not properly apply the remainder formula? Was there a concept you did not understand in the question? Did you fall for a common trap? If so, what was the nature of the trap?

By carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to fix your weaknesses efficiently and, in turn, improve your GMAT skills. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant and verbal topics.

For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article:

The Best Way to Study for the GMAT

Good luck!
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585 is a pretty strong starting point. So, with effective prep, you may be able to get to 755+ within your proposed timeframe.

At the same time, scoring 755 takes near perfect accuracy. So, getting the last 40 to 50 points to achieve your target score may be pretty challenging. So, it could turn out that you need longer than 5 months even if you break into the 700s within a few months.

Is there a strong reason why you are shooting for such a high score?

For insights into how to achieve your target score, see these posts.

How to Score 705+ on the GMAT

How to Prepare for GMAT Verbal

How to Ace the GMAT Using the Streaks Method
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