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Scored 655(Q86,V83,DI79) I am really disappointed, was consistently score 700+ in the last 5 mocks before that my scores were 695 and 655 was the score in my initial mock when I was 2 weeks into prep.Was aiming for 695+ , even during the exam felt that the questions were pretty easy and doable especially in Q and Verbal , also have used all mocks and almost all official questions. Prepared using Gmatclub and OG only . Was aiming for M7/top 10 US B- schools.
08 Jan 2026, 07:20
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That is indeed a high score ! You may attempt various topic-wise difficulty level questions for further improving on the score. All the Best.
08 Jan 2026, 09:21
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I hear your frustration, and it’s completely valid. Scoring a 655 after consistently hitting 700+ in mocks feels like a major setback, especially when the exam itself felt "doable."
However, looking at your section scores, there is a very specific story being told here. A 655 (roughly the 93rd percentile on the Focus Edition) is actually a strong score, but for M7/Top 10 schools, you are right to want that 695+ (98th+ percentile) to be competitive.
Here is an honest breakdown of what likely happened and how to bridge the gap.
1. The "Easy Question" Trap
You mentioned the questions felt easy. In a computer-adaptive test like the GMAT, feeling that the questions are easy—especially toward the end of a section—can sometimes be a warning sign that the algorithm has dropped you into a lower difficulty bucket due to early mistakes.
Your DI score of 79 is the primary anchor holding your total score down. While Q and V are your strengths, DI is now equal in weight. A 79 suggests you might be struggling with the time pressure or the multi-source reasoning integration, which is common for candidates who focus primarily on traditional Quant/Verbal.
3. Exhausted Resources
Since you’ve used all Official Mocks and OG questions, you are likely suffering from "Question Recognition." You might have been scoring 700+ on mocks because you subconsciously remembered the logic or the answers to certain official questions. This inflates mock scores and leads to a "reality check" on exam day with fresh content.
Strategy to hit 695+
To move from 655 to 695+, you don't need more "knowledge"; you need better execution and process.
However, looking at your section scores, there is a very specific story being told here. A 655 (roughly the 93rd percentile on the Focus Edition) is actually a strong score, but for M7/Top 10 schools, you are right to want that 695+ (98th+ percentile) to be competitive.
Here is an honest breakdown of what likely happened and how to bridge the gap.
1. The "Easy Question" Trap
You mentioned the questions felt easy. In a computer-adaptive test like the GMAT, feeling that the questions are easy—especially toward the end of a section—can sometimes be a warning sign that the algorithm has dropped you into a lower difficulty bucket due to early mistakes.
- Quantitative (86): This is a great score (approx. 87th percentile), but at this level, one or two "silly" mistakes on medium-level questions prevent you from hitting the 89-90 range.
- Verbal (83): This is usually the culprit for score volatility. If you felt it was easy but scored an 83, you likely fell for "trap" answers in Critical Reasoning or missed nuances in Reading Comprehension that distinguish a 70th percentile performer from a 90th.
Your DI score of 79 is the primary anchor holding your total score down. While Q and V are your strengths, DI is now equal in weight. A 79 suggests you might be struggling with the time pressure or the multi-source reasoning integration, which is common for candidates who focus primarily on traditional Quant/Verbal.
3. Exhausted Resources
Since you’ve used all Official Mocks and OG questions, you are likely suffering from "Question Recognition." You might have been scoring 700+ on mocks because you subconsciously remembered the logic or the answers to certain official questions. This inflates mock scores and leads to a "reality check" on exam day with fresh content.
Strategy to hit 695+
To move from 655 to 695+, you don't need more "knowledge"; you need better execution and process.
- Target the DI Section: This is your fastest path to a 695. Moving DI from 79 to 83+ while maintaining your Quant/Verbal will put you exactly where you want to be. Focus on Data Sufficiency (the new logic) and TPA (Two-Part Analysis).
- Order of Operations: Review your Enhanced Score Report (ESR) if available, or analyze your performance by "Time per Question." Did you rush the end? Did you spend 3+ minutes on a single Quant question?
- Error Log Deep Dive: Since you've used the OG questions, don't just solve them again. For every question you missed (or took too long on), write down:
- What was the specific trap?
- Why did I think the wrong answer was right?
- How will I recognize this pattern in 30 seconds next time?
- Take a 3-5 day complete break. Burnout is real, and "forcing" prep right now will lead to diminishing returns.
- Analyze your Mock 6 vs. Actual Exam: Look for the "Delta." Was it nerves, or was it a specific topic (e.g., Permutations/Combinations or Bold-Face CR) that tripped you up?
- Broaden your DI practice: Since you've exhausted OG, consider using high-quality third-party DI sets (like those on GMAT Club) specifically to practice the "stress" of the 45-minute DI clock.
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