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21 Oct 2016, 10:43
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Hey guys,
I am retaking the GMAT. On my first attempt, I was able to score a 690 (Q48, V36).
My target score is 750+ and my target test date is 1st or 2nd week of December. Q50-51 and V42+
Here is a brief summary of my first attempt
I had 50 days to prepare, I study schedule was haphazard for the first 35 days or so without any structure. Last 15 days was spent in taking as many mocks as I could. I took 7 mocks - 2 GMAT Prep Exams and 5 Manhattan Mocks. I was scoring around 650 to 720. I did not follow strict time limits and took long breaks and pauses (overnight breaks too)
Quant
I solved all OG17 questions, glanced Manhattan Number Properties and Geometry e-books and went through Bunuel's compilation (this was very helpful imo). Looking to improve from Q48 to Q50-51
Verbal
Sentence Correction - I went through Manhattan Sentence Correction, but couldn't remember anything. My method to solve SC questions: does it sound right? ESR clearly shows that I bombed Sentence Correction (46%ile). But I often hear that this section is easiest to improve. This would be a major focus for my second go
Critical Reasoning - Again, solved all OG questions. I am okay with my CR %ile, I feel that I can touch 90%ile mark. I went through the CR bible once, but did not follow their methods
RC - I am happy with my performance here. I read a lot daily, so probably it helped
I have exhausted 5 MGMAT mocks and 2 OG tests. I will review my MGMAT mocks again. Could you guys please point me to more resources for quality mocks?
I am retaking the GMAT. On my first attempt, I was able to score a 690 (Q48, V36).
My target score is 750+ and my target test date is 1st or 2nd week of December. Q50-51 and V42+
Here is a brief summary of my first attempt
I had 50 days to prepare, I study schedule was haphazard for the first 35 days or so without any structure. Last 15 days was spent in taking as many mocks as I could. I took 7 mocks - 2 GMAT Prep Exams and 5 Manhattan Mocks. I was scoring around 650 to 720. I did not follow strict time limits and took long breaks and pauses (overnight breaks too)
Quant
I solved all OG17 questions, glanced Manhattan Number Properties and Geometry e-books and went through Bunuel's compilation (this was very helpful imo). Looking to improve from Q48 to Q50-51
Verbal
Sentence Correction - I went through Manhattan Sentence Correction, but couldn't remember anything. My method to solve SC questions: does it sound right? ESR clearly shows that I bombed Sentence Correction (46%ile). But I often hear that this section is easiest to improve. This would be a major focus for my second go
Critical Reasoning - Again, solved all OG questions. I am okay with my CR %ile, I feel that I can touch 90%ile mark. I went through the CR bible once, but did not follow their methods
RC - I am happy with my performance here. I read a lot daily, so probably it helped
I have exhausted 5 MGMAT mocks and 2 OG tests. I will review my MGMAT mocks again. Could you guys please point me to more resources for quality mocks?
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21 Oct 2016, 10:59
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Hi bharathitman,
First off, a 690/Q48 is a fantastic score (it's just a bit below the 90th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
Based on what you described, the main 'portion' of your studies was essentially just a few weeks of 'cramming' - and it's difficult to properly train for a Test such as the GMAT under those conditions. Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so might naturally improve if you're able to commit to a more consistent, organized study routine. That having been said, with a Q48/V36, you don't have any big "weak spots", so you're likely going to have to work on a lot of little areas to raise your score to a 750+.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 690/Q48 is a fantastic score (it's just a bit below the 90th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
Based on what you described, the main 'portion' of your studies was essentially just a few weeks of 'cramming' - and it's difficult to properly train for a Test such as the GMAT under those conditions. Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so might naturally improve if you're able to commit to a more consistent, organized study routine. That having been said, with a Q48/V36, you don't have any big "weak spots", so you're likely going to have to work on a lot of little areas to raise your score to a 750+.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
21 Oct 2016, 11:15
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Hi bharathitman,
First off, a 690/Q48 is a fantastic score (it's just a bit below the 90th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
Based on what you described, the main 'portion' of your studies was essentially just a few weeks of 'cramming' - and it's difficult to properly train for a Test such as the GMAT under those conditions. Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so might naturally improve if you're able to commit to a more consistent, organized study routine. That having been said, with a Q48/V36, you don't have any big "weak spots", so you're likely going to have to work on a lot of little areas to raise your score to a 750+.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 690/Q48 is a fantastic score (it's just a bit below the 90th percentile overall), so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
Based on what you described, the main 'portion' of your studies was essentially just a few weeks of 'cramming' - and it's difficult to properly train for a Test such as the GMAT under those conditions. Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so might naturally improve if you're able to commit to a more consistent, organized study routine. That having been said, with a Q48/V36, you don't have any big "weak spots", so you're likely going to have to work on a lot of little areas to raise your score to a 750+.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Hi Rich,
Thanks! I understand that a 690 is a respectable score for most B-Schools out there. I am applying to the Indian School of Business (only) this time and the deadline for Round 2 applications (the last round) is Jan 15th, 2017. The average GMAT score of the class is 720. I am working with an adviser for my application strategy. I represent the heavily contested pool of applicants - Indian IT Male. My adviser strongly recommends me to have a go at it again. I tend to agree, mainly because I feel guilty of not putting in enough efforts.
