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I have attempted the GMAT online exam twice, once in June(670, Q47 V35) and then in September(650 Q47 V33).
In June, I solved OG 2022 end-to-end, and hard problems from Quantitative review. In the last two official mocks before the actual exam, I got a 680 & 690.
I took a break after that and then got back in the groove in mid-August, with the exam scheduled for mid-Sep. Used e-gmat subscription but I dropped it because it is very expansive, and almost impossible to complete in 30 days. Hence I mainly relied on quant problems from GMATClub (took the classic subscription) and solved all questions from Verbal review. The last few days before the exam I took GMATClub Quant CATs daily and my score hovered between 39-47. I had two official mocks which I took and scored 690(Q47 V38) and 710(Q49 V36) - I was confident of scoring 49+ in quant.
On test day(today), I ended up with a 650(Q47 V33)
I found the verbal RC passage to be very tough, one was 750+ level, and RC being my strongest suite, I was demotivated. I am guessing the incorrect RC answers are what pulled down my score.
I am now in a fix, with R1 deadlines fast approaching I have the following options:
1. Apply to schools that have a test waiver, but I am from India with a technical background, what are my chances? (do you suggest this route?)
2. Take the GMAT Focus - I have an IR7, and my weakest suite is SC - so Focus Edition is better suited for me.
3. Re-take the GMAT with a few weeks of prep. I am mentally exhausted and do not want to re-take this exam now.
4. Take the GRE - might be better for me? I do not have an idea of the GRE exam structure though.
What would be the best path forward considering that I want to apply for my top target schools in mid-October?
In June, I solved OG 2022 end-to-end, and hard problems from Quantitative review. In the last two official mocks before the actual exam, I got a 680 & 690.
I took a break after that and then got back in the groove in mid-August, with the exam scheduled for mid-Sep. Used e-gmat subscription but I dropped it because it is very expansive, and almost impossible to complete in 30 days. Hence I mainly relied on quant problems from GMATClub (took the classic subscription) and solved all questions from Verbal review. The last few days before the exam I took GMATClub Quant CATs daily and my score hovered between 39-47. I had two official mocks which I took and scored 690(Q47 V38) and 710(Q49 V36) - I was confident of scoring 49+ in quant.
On test day(today), I ended up with a 650(Q47 V33)
I found the verbal RC passage to be very tough, one was 750+ level, and RC being my strongest suite, I was demotivated. I am guessing the incorrect RC answers are what pulled down my score.
I am now in a fix, with R1 deadlines fast approaching I have the following options:
1. Apply to schools that have a test waiver, but I am from India with a technical background, what are my chances? (do you suggest this route?)
2. Take the GMAT Focus - I have an IR7, and my weakest suite is SC - so Focus Edition is better suited for me.
3. Re-take the GMAT with a few weeks of prep. I am mentally exhausted and do not want to re-take this exam now.
4. Take the GRE - might be better for me? I do not have an idea of the GRE exam structure though.
What would be the best path forward considering that I want to apply for my top target schools in mid-October?
15 Sep 2023, 04:07
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If you decide to retake the current version, the person below retook/went from a v31 to a v40 in about 30 days. Although they took a bit of tutoring (6 hours), they mention a variety of free resources/quick tips you could check out. Consider taking/purchasing some more Official-Mocks as well.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-online- ... 68599.html
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15 Sep 2023, 12:59
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Hi aasdf1234,
To start, since you have some Admissions-related questions, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement (and the more time that you have to implement those suggestions, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
Your 2 Official GMAT Scores are remarkably similar to one another, so it's likely that you've been performing at this same general level for the last several months (and "your way" of approaching the Exam has gotten you 'stuck' at this level). As far as what you might choose to do next (as far as your studies are concerned), it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) On what dates did you take your 2 Official GMATs?
2) How much 'time off' did you take between when you started studying in June and when you re-started in August? Over the last month, how many hours do you typically study each week?
3) On what dates (or approximate 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)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
www.empowergmat.com
To start, since you have some Admissions-related questions, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement (and the more time that you have to implement those suggestions, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
Your 2 Official GMAT Scores are remarkably similar to one another, so it's likely that you've been performing at this same general level for the last several months (and "your way" of approaching the Exam has gotten you 'stuck' at this level). As far as what you might choose to do next (as far as your studies are concerned), it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) On what dates did you take your 2 Official GMATs?
2) How much 'time off' did you take between when you started studying in June and when you re-started in August? Over the last month, how many hours do you typically study each week?
3) On what dates (or approximate 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)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
www.empowergmat.com
