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Hey guys,

So I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks very much guys

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Firstly get the ESR and go through it, it can help you out.

Also could you mention the source of the above mentioned mocks
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Firstly get the ESR and go through it, it can help you out.

Also could you mention the source of the above mentioned mocks
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Yeah they were official GMAT mocks
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I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

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Some people benefit by retaking as soon as possible and some others do better when they wait for retake after more practice. Unfortunately, your question is vague.

If you feel that your score was lower only because you were careless, then perhaps you could retake soon. On the other hand, if there were other reasons for lower score, e.g., conceptual misunderstandings, then you may benefit by waiting. Noe that it is generally not easy to eliminate careless mistakes in short time. You have to understand why these mistakes occur and then take steps to improve.

You have plenty of time for retake by mid January.
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Hey guys,

So I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks very much guys

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Keep the momentum and give it again. Trust me you'll be able to cross the score if you got enough material left over to you
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Hey guys,

So I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks very much guys

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Keep the momentum and give it again. Trust me you'll be able to cross the score if you got enough material left over to you
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Thanks very much ! For all the advice guys.

Yeah I think I'm just gonna book it, do as much prep as I can fit in and hope for the best
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Hey guys,

So I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks very much guys

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Hey..

690 is not really bad tbh, congrats.
Having said that, all the best for the 2nd attempt.
Are you from India?

My first attempt is on 22nd Nov, have some nerves. Would like to get in touch with you.

Thanks

Sambhav
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Hey guys,

So I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks very much guys

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Hey..

690 is not really bad tbh, congrats.
Having said that, all the best for the 2nd attempt.
Are you from India?

My first attempt is on 22nd Nov, have some nerves. Would like to get in touch with you.

Thanks

Sambhav
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Hey Samhav !

No I'm not from India but I'm happy to get in contact with you if you'd like !

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Hey guys,

So I just did the gmat yesterday and I’m disappointed with my result. I scored 690 which I understand is nothing to be unhappy with but my results from my practise tests were substantially higher than that (2 x 720, 2x 740, 730 and 760)

I feel like my practise was well focused given I acknowledged that quants was my weakest topic and purchased the official gmat quants practise questions as well as the 2020 guide.

I completed all of these questions and reviewed all incorrect answers and felt like I was making very good progress.

I was a little bit nervous going in to the exam but once I got started it subsided. I must have just been careless without realising.

My gut tells me to retake the test as soon as I can (so in two weeks).

I would be happy with any result equal to or higher than 720.

Do you think that I should retake the exam immediately or hold off?

I should note that I will need to have the exam finished by mid January for masters applications and will be busy all of December with college exams.

Any advice is much appreciated !

Thanks very much guys

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Hey..

690 is not really bad tbh, congrats.
Having said that, all the best for the 2nd attempt.
Are you from India?

My first attempt is on 22nd Nov, have some nerves. Would like to get in touch with you.

Thanks

Sambhav

Hey Samhav !

No I'm not from India but I'm happy to get in contact with you if you'd like !

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Much Appreciated Conor,

Will get in touch via DM

Tx
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