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equalizer
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GMAT 1: 640 Q48 V30
10 Jul 2019, 07:57
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Dear all,
Today I scored a 630 at the GMAT actual test, this was my third attempt at the test. Despite preparing for the exam for more than a year, though intermittently, I couldn’t score anything close to my GMAT preps’.
My first attempt was 640(Q48,V30)
Second, 620(Q48, V29) and today 630(Q49,V27).
I have prepared and took mock tests using gmatclub tests, e-gmat, mgmat courses. I cannot understand why I cannot score on verbal anywhere close to my gmat preps,
Gmat prep1: V35
Gmat prep2: V36
800 score tests: avg V39
Gmatclub tests: avg V38
Other tests: V43, V42 etc.
Every time I feel confident about my preparation and book a test, GMAT mars my spirit. I don’t think I’m left with any other option but to stop running for GMAT. I have a total of 9 years of experience in the IT industry and I wish to take a one-year course in any of the IIMs.
I am thinking of applying to IIM Lucknow, Indore, and Calcutta with this 640 score. Could any of the experts here shed some light if I stand a chance?
My GPA is 4
Xth: 88%
XII: 80%
Good volunteering experience
Technology Consulting professional experience.
Many thanks.
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Today I scored a 630 at the GMAT actual test, this was my third attempt at the test. Despite preparing for the exam for more than a year, though intermittently, I couldn’t score anything close to my GMAT preps’.
My first attempt was 640(Q48,V30)
Second, 620(Q48, V29) and today 630(Q49,V27).
I have prepared and took mock tests using gmatclub tests, e-gmat, mgmat courses. I cannot understand why I cannot score on verbal anywhere close to my gmat preps,
Gmat prep1: V35
Gmat prep2: V36
800 score tests: avg V39
Gmatclub tests: avg V38
Other tests: V43, V42 etc.
Every time I feel confident about my preparation and book a test, GMAT mars my spirit. I don’t think I’m left with any other option but to stop running for GMAT. I have a total of 9 years of experience in the IT industry and I wish to take a one-year course in any of the IIMs.
I am thinking of applying to IIM Lucknow, Indore, and Calcutta with this 640 score. Could any of the experts here shed some light if I stand a chance?
My GPA is 4
Xth: 88%
XII: 80%
Good volunteering experience
Technology Consulting professional experience.
Many thanks.
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10 Jul 2019, 09:57
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Hi equalizer,
First off, a 640/Q48 is a solid score, so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Since you're asking Admissions questions, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. Before we discuss any of those potential issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long did you study before each of your 3 Official GMATs?
2) What study materials did you use for each attempt?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 640/Q48 is a solid score, so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Since you're asking Admissions questions, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. Before we discuss any of those potential issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long did you study before each of your 3 Official GMATs?
2) What study materials did you use for each attempt?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
11 Jul 2019, 07:40
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I’m sorry to hear how things went with your GMAT. The good news is that you’ve been scoring very well in quant, right? So, we just need to figure out what is happening with your verbal score.
I know you feel down at the moment, but I would hate to see you give up on the GMAT after studying so hard. You know what I mean? I think if you sit with all this for a few days, you may find the motivation to take one more crack at the GMAT. If you do, please reach out, and I’d be more than happy to help get you on the right path.
I know you feel down at the moment, but I would hate to see you give up on the GMAT after studying so hard. You know what I mean? I think if you sit with all this for a few days, you may find the motivation to take one more crack at the GMAT. If you do, please reach out, and I’d be more than happy to help get you on the right path.
