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26 Oct 2015, 10:22
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So after 2 weeks of preparation (1 1/2 hours on aberage, only quant so far, almost exclusively basics, propbably around 50 OG questions only so far) I got a 590 score, 72% verbal, 36% quant.
My target score is, as it is for so many, 700. I got exactly 8 weeks left for my first attempt and I can schedule another exam date for early february 2016 of needed.
Do you think it is possible to improve to ~700 in 8 weeks left?
I definitely plan on studying significantly more than 1 1/2 hours per day for the remaining weeks. I know i have to improve Quant drastically. I am normally not terrible at math and i got decent to very good grades in math during college and high school. Just the tricky/quizlike nature of the gmat math is really hard for me to grasp.
I have the whole mgmat series and the official guide.
Is a 590 first mock test result terrible or is it actually a solid baseline for my goals? I really dont know what to think about it, and I am a little worried.
My target score is, as it is for so many, 700. I got exactly 8 weeks left for my first attempt and I can schedule another exam date for early february 2016 of needed.
Do you think it is possible to improve to ~700 in 8 weeks left?
I definitely plan on studying significantly more than 1 1/2 hours per day for the remaining weeks. I know i have to improve Quant drastically. I am normally not terrible at math and i got decent to very good grades in math during college and high school. Just the tricky/quizlike nature of the gmat math is really hard for me to grasp.
I have the whole mgmat series and the official guide.
Is a 590 first mock test result terrible or is it actually a solid baseline for my goals? I really dont know what to think about it, and I am a little worried.
26 Oct 2015, 17:19
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Hi ChristianKellner,
A 590 is a strong 'baseline' CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies before they hit their 'peak' scores though, so you might need more time to hit your score goal than you've allotted. Thankfully, it sounds like you have the opportunity to continue studying (and retest) if needed.
One of the concerns right now will be whether the books that you've acquired will be enough to help you reach your goals. Most Test Takers who use a 'book-heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular scoring level, but we don't yet know if that will happen to you. As such, you should study as you see fit for the next 1-2 weeks and then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the Essay and IR sections). Based on that score result, we'll have a better idea of whether you can make the big improvements on your own or if you'll need to adjust your study plans (and invest in some additional resources).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
A 590 is a strong 'baseline' CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies before they hit their 'peak' scores though, so you might need more time to hit your score goal than you've allotted. Thankfully, it sounds like you have the opportunity to continue studying (and retest) if needed.
One of the concerns right now will be whether the books that you've acquired will be enough to help you reach your goals. Most Test Takers who use a 'book-heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular scoring level, but we don't yet know if that will happen to you. As such, you should study as you see fit for the next 1-2 weeks and then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the Essay and IR sections). Based on that score result, we'll have a better idea of whether you can make the big improvements on your own or if you'll need to adjust your study plans (and invest in some additional resources).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
27 Oct 2015, 06:14
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Thanks for the reply!
I will do a full length CAT in two weeks time and keep you up to date.
I will do a full length CAT in two weeks time and keep you up to date.
