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06 Jun 2020, 14:56
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Summary: Hi, this website was really helpful for me in finding useful resources and looking at specific question explanations. I didn't post much at all before, but I wanted to share what worked best for me in case it was helpful. I took my first GMAT mock in September 2019 and scored a 600. I did not really study much at the end of the year, but from March 2020 onwards I used Target Test Prep to improve my quant score. I took the real test in person last week and scored a 710; Q: 48, V: 39. I will be taking the test again soon hoping for a 730+.
My Background
I just graduated from an Ivy League a few days ago and I studied economics. I was sure I wanted to take the GMAT before I started work, but COVID gave me a lot of time to focus on studying. I had gotten 99th percentile scores on my ACT/SAT testing, but had to prepare quite a bit, so I felt like that would be similar for the GMAT.
Test Scores
Official Practice 1 September 2019: Q:37, V:35 600 (Had no idea about the test format at all)
Official Practice 2: April 2020 Q:48, V:37 700
Official Practice 3 May 2020: Q:48 V: 42 730
Official Practice 4 May 2020: Q:49, V: 38 720
Official Gmat June 2nd: Q:48, V: 39 710, IR: 5, AWA: 6
Books and Materials Used
Target Test Prep is an amazing resource and I can't recommend it enough. If you go through the entire program, you are pretty much guaranteed at least a Q48 in my opinion. I did not go through every single test in every section because I felt like I understood the material. However, for some sections like geometry and number properties, I did. I also utilized the official book for practice questions for Quant, but looking back now I feel that TTP is enough.
I utilized the official GMAT prep books for working on verbal, but I don't think I got consistent enough in sentence correction. I got a bit cocky after the 3rd official practice and thought my Verbal score was around 42 even though realistically it was probably more at 40. I will be reviewing my weaknesses there and retaking the test soon hoping for a 730+.
General Advice
As I said for Quant, I think TTP is the only resource you need. If you are already scoring high, then it is probably not needed. However, if your score is below 40 TTP will pretty much guarantee you hit 48+ and it's not that expensive. For me, SC was always my biggest weakness. I probably should have focussed more on improving that, but I will do that in the future. I also highly recommend studying both quant and verbal together if you are working on improving both. For example, I liked to do 2 hours of each every day or alternate days of quant and verbal.
I took the test at a center with a mask on. I practiced with a mask so it didn't feel different. However, the proctors don't always notice you during your break. Between verbal and quant, I sat at my seat for 6 out of 8 minutes of the break with my hand up. I also lost about 30 seconds between quant and IR. Essentially, I would be very cautious with returning with ample time to ensure you don't lose any time due to your break. I am happy to answer any questions pertaining to the prep or the test procedure during Covid. Good luck everyone!
My Background
I just graduated from an Ivy League a few days ago and I studied economics. I was sure I wanted to take the GMAT before I started work, but COVID gave me a lot of time to focus on studying. I had gotten 99th percentile scores on my ACT/SAT testing, but had to prepare quite a bit, so I felt like that would be similar for the GMAT.
Test Scores
Official Practice 1 September 2019: Q:37, V:35 600 (Had no idea about the test format at all)
Official Practice 2: April 2020 Q:48, V:37 700
Official Practice 3 May 2020: Q:48 V: 42 730
Official Practice 4 May 2020: Q:49, V: 38 720
Official Gmat June 2nd: Q:48, V: 39 710, IR: 5, AWA: 6
Books and Materials Used
Target Test Prep is an amazing resource and I can't recommend it enough. If you go through the entire program, you are pretty much guaranteed at least a Q48 in my opinion. I did not go through every single test in every section because I felt like I understood the material. However, for some sections like geometry and number properties, I did. I also utilized the official book for practice questions for Quant, but looking back now I feel that TTP is enough.
I utilized the official GMAT prep books for working on verbal, but I don't think I got consistent enough in sentence correction. I got a bit cocky after the 3rd official practice and thought my Verbal score was around 42 even though realistically it was probably more at 40. I will be reviewing my weaknesses there and retaking the test soon hoping for a 730+.
General Advice
As I said for Quant, I think TTP is the only resource you need. If you are already scoring high, then it is probably not needed. However, if your score is below 40 TTP will pretty much guarantee you hit 48+ and it's not that expensive. For me, SC was always my biggest weakness. I probably should have focussed more on improving that, but I will do that in the future. I also highly recommend studying both quant and verbal together if you are working on improving both. For example, I liked to do 2 hours of each every day or alternate days of quant and verbal.
I took the test at a center with a mask on. I practiced with a mask so it didn't feel different. However, the proctors don't always notice you during your break. Between verbal and quant, I sat at my seat for 6 out of 8 minutes of the break with my hand up. I also lost about 30 seconds between quant and IR. Essentially, I would be very cautious with returning with ample time to ensure you don't lose any time due to your break. I am happy to answer any questions pertaining to the prep or the test procedure during Covid. Good luck everyone!
06 Jun 2020, 19:13
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Did you take any other mocks other than official tests which you have mentioned above.....any suggestions based out of ur experience?
