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19 Feb 2017, 04:13
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Hi,
I have given my GMAT thrice:
1) 19 August 2016 - 650 (Q:49, V:30);
- Before this attempt i was getting roughly 620 to 650 on my GMAC mocks.
- I had not solved question in the OG and was not prepared thoroghly
2) 3 December 2016 - 640 (dont remember the break up but was around the same
- was not prepared but had solved the OG
3) 18 February 2017 - 620 (Q:44, V:31)
- Before this attempt i was getting roughly 650 to 690 on my GMAC mocks. (Mock 1 - 670, Mock 2- 650 and Mock 3 - 690(one day before the actual test))
- In the mock in which i got 690 - i got last 3 questions wrong in both Quant and verbal.
- Had practiced well and had solved some OG questions. Was regularly attempting 700+ level questions.
- My exam experience: felt rushed during the last few questions on both quant and verbal. Felt that i may have not done well on CR (awaiting ESR).
I would be extremely thankful if someone could help me with the following:
1) What is going on with my Scores? And where am i going wrong?
2) What approach should i adopt going forward - considering deadline of colleges is near i am currently thinking of applying with my current score of 650 (although i feel my chances with such a low score are bleak) and at the same time start preparing again for GMAT (Target score 720+)
3) Anything else that i should be focusing on currently..
My Background:
Qualification: Chartered Accountant
Work experience: 4years (this does not include intern-ship of 3 years)
Current job (since July 2014): Working with Deloitte
Time constraints: Work is hectic so i can try to squeeze in 3 - 4 hours daily
Age:31
I have given my GMAT thrice:
1) 19 August 2016 - 650 (Q:49, V:30);
- Before this attempt i was getting roughly 620 to 650 on my GMAC mocks.
- I had not solved question in the OG and was not prepared thoroghly
2) 3 December 2016 - 640 (dont remember the break up but was around the same
- was not prepared but had solved the OG
3) 18 February 2017 - 620 (Q:44, V:31)
- Before this attempt i was getting roughly 650 to 690 on my GMAC mocks. (Mock 1 - 670, Mock 2- 650 and Mock 3 - 690(one day before the actual test))
- In the mock in which i got 690 - i got last 3 questions wrong in both Quant and verbal.
- Had practiced well and had solved some OG questions. Was regularly attempting 700+ level questions.
- My exam experience: felt rushed during the last few questions on both quant and verbal. Felt that i may have not done well on CR (awaiting ESR).
I would be extremely thankful if someone could help me with the following:
1) What is going on with my Scores? And where am i going wrong?
2) What approach should i adopt going forward - considering deadline of colleges is near i am currently thinking of applying with my current score of 650 (although i feel my chances with such a low score are bleak) and at the same time start preparing again for GMAT (Target score 720+)
3) Anything else that i should be focusing on currently..
My Background:
Qualification: Chartered Accountant
Work experience: 4years (this does not include intern-ship of 3 years)
Current job (since July 2014): Working with Deloitte
Time constraints: Work is hectic so i can try to squeeze in 3 - 4 hours daily
Age:31
19 Feb 2017, 12:08
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Hi ankschow,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. As such, your 3 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same way each time (+/- a few points). You do certain things consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Considering that this consistency has occurred over the last 6 months - regardless of how you chose to study - it's likely that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level. Raising a 650 to a 720+ will require that you make some significant changes to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections - and you'll have to work to eliminate any 'bad habits' that you've developed during that time (and replace them with new 'good habits'). You will likely need at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to get to your goal score.
1) What study materials have you used for each of your attempts at the GMAT?
2) How many of your practice CATs have you taken more than once?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
4) What are the exact application deadlines for the Schools that you're considering?
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. As such, your 3 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same way each time (+/- a few points). You do certain things consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Considering that this consistency has occurred over the last 6 months - regardless of how you chose to study - it's likely that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level. Raising a 650 to a 720+ will require that you make some significant changes to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections - and you'll have to work to eliminate any 'bad habits' that you've developed during that time (and replace them with new 'good habits'). You will likely need at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to get to your goal score.
1) What study materials have you used for each of your attempts at the GMAT?
2) How many of your practice CATs have you taken more than once?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
4) What are the exact application deadlines for the Schools that you're considering?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
19 Feb 2017, 19:48
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Hi ankschow,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. As such, your 3 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same way each time (+/- a few points). You do certain things consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Considering that this consistency has occurred over the last 6 months - regardless of how you chose to study - it's likely that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level. Raising a 650 to a 720+ will require that you make some significant changes to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections - and you'll have to work to eliminate any 'bad habits' that you've developed during that time (and replace them with new 'good habits'). You will likely need at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to get to your goal score.
1) What study materials have you used for each of your attempts at the GMAT?
2) How many of your practice CATs have you taken more than once?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
4) What are the exact application deadlines for the Schools that you're considering?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Hi, GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. As such, your 3 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same way each time (+/- a few points). You do certain things consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Considering that this consistency has occurred over the last 6 months - regardless of how you chose to study - it's likely that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level. Raising a 650 to a 720+ will require that you make some significant changes to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections - and you'll have to work to eliminate any 'bad habits' that you've developed during that time (and replace them with new 'good habits'). You will likely need at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to get to your goal score.
1) What study materials have you used for each of your attempts at the GMAT?
2) How many of your practice CATs have you taken more than once?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
4) What are the exact application deadlines for the Schools that you're considering?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Thanks for taking out time.
Answer to your questions are as under:
1) for my first attempt I did byjus (tablet course - material is quiet comprehensive and good) which I finished about 80% by the first test date. For my second attempt I did the balance 20% and OG. For my final attempt I kept practicing 700+ level questions from GMAT club.
2) I have taken 1 CAT twice. exam 1 in which I got 670. But there was a gap of about 5 months. Exam 3 I got 690 and that was one day before my exam..
3) as of now I am only prepared for Rotman - deadline is 27 Feb
Insead deadline for Jan intake is sometime in March (round 1)
I know I am in a fix.. I am actually thinking that if it's possible for me to improve my score drastically then may be I should postpone my MBA plans by a year.
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