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Updated on: 09 Jul 2019, 09:53
Originally posted by Desertchampion on 06 Jul 2019, 09:38.
Last edited by Desertchampion on 09 Jul 2019, 09:53, edited 3 times in total.
Last edited by Desertchampion on 09 Jul 2019, 09:53, edited 3 times in total.
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Hi All,
I've been studying for the GMAT on and off for the past 8 months or so. I really pushed myself on verbal by reading the economist every morning and outlining one science journal article each day on the weekend. I've been able to score 42-44 verbal on practice GMATs, and most recently received a 40 in verbal on the actual GMAT.
Where I haven't seen any improvement (on the actual GMAT) is in quant. I've gone through 75% of the Target Test Prep material and have scored 48 and 47 on practice GMATs, but only received a 41 on the actual GMAT. Mind you, I scored a 42 in quant before signing up for Target Test Prep. I'm not sure if I'm mentally allowing myself to fall for tricks on the quant section of the actual GMAT or if this is a barrier that I just won't be able to move past unless I'm 100% confident in my math abilities. I do feel that after going through the Target Test Prep material, I am much more confident in my math abilities, and I generally find the official GMAT practice questions easier because the Target Test Prep material is much more difficult.
My goal is to hit 700 or higher on the actual GMAT (I've received 720 and 690 on practice GMATs). Any advice would be appreciated as to if and how I can move past this barrier of 42 on quant.
I've been studying for the GMAT on and off for the past 8 months or so. I really pushed myself on verbal by reading the economist every morning and outlining one science journal article each day on the weekend. I've been able to score 42-44 verbal on practice GMATs, and most recently received a 40 in verbal on the actual GMAT.
Where I haven't seen any improvement (on the actual GMAT) is in quant. I've gone through 75% of the Target Test Prep material and have scored 48 and 47 on practice GMATs, but only received a 41 on the actual GMAT. Mind you, I scored a 42 in quant before signing up for Target Test Prep. I'm not sure if I'm mentally allowing myself to fall for tricks on the quant section of the actual GMAT or if this is a barrier that I just won't be able to move past unless I'm 100% confident in my math abilities. I do feel that after going through the Target Test Prep material, I am much more confident in my math abilities, and I generally find the official GMAT practice questions easier because the Target Test Prep material is much more difficult.
My goal is to hit 700 or higher on the actual GMAT (I've received 720 and 690 on practice GMATs). Any advice would be appreciated as to if and how I can move past this barrier of 42 on quant.
06 Jul 2019, 09:55
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May be you were out of luck on that day...tensed ..may be work on your stress part and take it again...some time mind freeze coz of tension
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07 Jul 2019, 07:55
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Hi Desertchampion,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. While you've made some really nice improvements to how you handle the Verbal section, your 3 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 630 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. It's also possible that you've developed some 'bad habits' that are keeping you from scoring higher. 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) On what dates did you take your 3 Official GMATs?
2) On what 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:
3) When are you planning to retake the GMAT?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. While you've made some really nice improvements to how you handle the Verbal section, your 3 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 630 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. It's also possible that you've developed some 'bad habits' that are keeping you from scoring higher. 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) On what dates did you take your 3 Official GMATs?
2) On what 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:
3) When are you planning to retake the GMAT?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
