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Hi, I just took my first practice test and scored only 430. I am extremely demotivated because my exam is scheduled for August 9, 2023, and I need to reach 650. I only started preparing four days ago and purchased Magoosh Premium. (following Magoosh's two-month program.)
What went wrong?
Initially, I planned to start with the verbal section but changed my mind at the last moment and started with the quant section instead. Unfortunately, I experienced a mental block during the verbal section(had to read every line twice-thrice). I got Magoosh to improve my math skills (as I'm usually good at English and verbal); but surprisingly, my scaled scores were Q31 and V18. I performed very poorly on reading comprehension and critical reasoning, marking every question in those areas incorrectly. Can anyone help me figure out how to reach a score of 650 in just 2.5 months given my current situation? (I can study 4-6 hours or even more if needed)
THANKYOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!
What went wrong?
Initially, I planned to start with the verbal section but changed my mind at the last moment and started with the quant section instead. Unfortunately, I experienced a mental block during the verbal section(had to read every line twice-thrice). I got Magoosh to improve my math skills (as I'm usually good at English and verbal); but surprisingly, my scaled scores were Q31 and V18. I performed very poorly on reading comprehension and critical reasoning, marking every question in those areas incorrectly. Can anyone help me figure out how to reach a score of 650 in just 2.5 months given my current situation? (I can study 4-6 hours or even more if needed)
THANKYOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!
22 May 2023, 13:56
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Hi MuditCAT,
Many GMATers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but you really shouldn't be. That 430 is just a measure of your skills right now - and you'll improve on that result over time as you learn more about the content, Tactics and little 'secrets' of the Exam. Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you shouldn't expect to have mastered any of the content in just 4 days. At this point, it's too early to determine whether 2.5 months of study will be enough for you to hit a 650+ or not, but to consistently score 650+, you will need to significantly improve your skills in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections - and that training will take time. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your timeline and your goals:
1) To clarify: going forward, do you think that you can study 30-40 hours each week?
2) When you say that you "need" a 650+, what does that mean? Will scoring a 650 guarantee you entry into a particular Program? Is a 650 the minimum Score that you need to apply?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
Many GMATers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but you really shouldn't be. That 430 is just a measure of your skills right now - and you'll improve on that result over time as you learn more about the content, Tactics and little 'secrets' of the Exam. Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you shouldn't expect to have mastered any of the content in just 4 days. At this point, it's too early to determine whether 2.5 months of study will be enough for you to hit a 650+ or not, but to consistently score 650+, you will need to significantly improve your skills in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections - and that training will take time. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your timeline and your goals:
1) To clarify: going forward, do you think that you can study 30-40 hours each week?
2) When you say that you "need" a 650+, what does that mean? Will scoring a 650 guarantee you entry into a particular Program? Is a 650 the minimum Score that you need to apply?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
22 May 2023, 14:27
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Consider checking out the gmatclub study plan post.
This person started from a 420 base. May be some quick tips you can take.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/goodbye-gmat-396610.html
