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28 Aug 2019, 15:39
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I took my first official test and got a 680...
I have been studying for about 3 months (about 3-5 hours a day) and plan to take the test again in two and a half weeks. My goal is to get a 700+ but preferably a 730+ for the program I am interested in. I'm trying to apply during the first round of applications by Sept 15, but am willing to apply later with a stronger score if I have to retake multiple times.
Materials I have used: 2019 Guidebooks for practice questions, Manhattan Quant, Manhattan Advanced Quant, Manhattan Verbal, SC Grail, GMAT Ninja Videos for Verbal. I am now starting an old version of the Powerscore CR. Mainly focused on SC and CR, since RC was usually strongest for verbal...
Here are my results from previous CATS
700 Q: 49 V: 35
710 Q: 49 V: 38
710 Q: 49 V: 38
740 Q: 50 V: 40
I am much stronger in quant, 49-50 consistently, but my verbal had been steadily improving from 35 to 40 in my last test. I was usually fairly strong in RC, but seemed to have tanked on the actual exam. I struggled with SC and CR, but have put in a lot of time with SC to improve. I was a little disappointed with my quant score as well since it was slightly lower than what I had been scoring.
I would really appreciate any suggestions of what to focus on in the next few weeks!
I have been studying for about 3 months (about 3-5 hours a day) and plan to take the test again in two and a half weeks. My goal is to get a 700+ but preferably a 730+ for the program I am interested in. I'm trying to apply during the first round of applications by Sept 15, but am willing to apply later with a stronger score if I have to retake multiple times.
Materials I have used: 2019 Guidebooks for practice questions, Manhattan Quant, Manhattan Advanced Quant, Manhattan Verbal, SC Grail, GMAT Ninja Videos for Verbal. I am now starting an old version of the Powerscore CR. Mainly focused on SC and CR, since RC was usually strongest for verbal...
Here are my results from previous CATS
700 Q: 49 V: 35
710 Q: 49 V: 38
710 Q: 49 V: 38
740 Q: 50 V: 40
I am much stronger in quant, 49-50 consistently, but my verbal had been steadily improving from 35 to 40 in my last test. I was usually fairly strong in RC, but seemed to have tanked on the actual exam. I struggled with SC and CR, but have put in a lot of time with SC to improve. I was a little disappointed with my quant score as well since it was slightly lower than what I had been scoring.
I would really appreciate any suggestions of what to focus on in the next few weeks!
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28 Aug 2019, 17:12
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Hi jkuroda1,
I've responded to your email with an analysis of your ESR and some notes/questions.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
I've responded to your email with an analysis of your ESR and some notes/questions.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
31 Aug 2019, 05:42
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Hi jkuroda1,
I’m sorry to hear how things went with your GMAT. Looking at your ESR, it’s clear that your score of V34 was the main reason why you scored below your score goal. Although RC was clearly your weakest verbal topic, you’ll likely need to improve in all three areas of verbal to achieve your 730+ score goal. Would you like some advice on how to improve your verbal skills? Also, you may find it helpful to read this article:
How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success.
I’m sorry to hear how things went with your GMAT. Looking at your ESR, it’s clear that your score of V34 was the main reason why you scored below your score goal. Although RC was clearly your weakest verbal topic, you’ll likely need to improve in all three areas of verbal to achieve your 730+ score goal. Would you like some advice on how to improve your verbal skills? Also, you may find it helpful to read this article:
How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success.
