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wanderingmba
12 Aug 2019, 20:13
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Hey all,
I've taken the GMAT several times in the past. My score peaked at 680 (V41, Q41) in 2018. This score was in line with my scores on practice exams, but I couldn't help but think I under-performed since I had to rush through much of the exam. I had to stop studying due to work obligations so I took 4 months off at the end of 2018.
Starting in 2019, I decided to refocus my efforts on conquering the GMAT. During this time, I studied from a number of different sources including Manhattan Prep, Magoosh, and OG materials. I also took all of the GMAT Prep practice exams and scored 700+ on each.
Recently, on July 21, I took another official GMAT exam and scored 660 (V38, Q43). I was shocked by this result as I felt very strong during the exam, both in Q and V. Can someone help diagnose what went wrong. I've attached my ESR for your review.
Obviously, the second portion of the verbal section was devastating, but I don't recall anything being particularly tricky in this section. It's worth noting that I had to rush through the last three questions. I wonder if I misread a key premise in an RC passage, or something.
Appreciate any help I can get as I continue my GMAT journey. Thanks!
I've taken the GMAT several times in the past. My score peaked at 680 (V41, Q41) in 2018. This score was in line with my scores on practice exams, but I couldn't help but think I under-performed since I had to rush through much of the exam. I had to stop studying due to work obligations so I took 4 months off at the end of 2018.
Starting in 2019, I decided to refocus my efforts on conquering the GMAT. During this time, I studied from a number of different sources including Manhattan Prep, Magoosh, and OG materials. I also took all of the GMAT Prep practice exams and scored 700+ on each.
Recently, on July 21, I took another official GMAT exam and scored 660 (V38, Q43). I was shocked by this result as I felt very strong during the exam, both in Q and V. Can someone help diagnose what went wrong. I've attached my ESR for your review.
Obviously, the second portion of the verbal section was devastating, but I don't recall anything being particularly tricky in this section. It's worth noting that I had to rush through the last three questions. I wonder if I misread a key premise in an RC passage, or something.
Appreciate any help I can get as I continue my GMAT journey. Thanks!
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12 Aug 2019, 21:14
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Hi wanderingmba,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. The 2 Official Scores that you have referenced show that you essentially performed the same each time (670 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. You mentioned that you had taken the Official GMAT several times during the past, so it would help to know a bit more about those Scores. Before we discuss the data in this ESR, it would also help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) During your studies in 2019, how many hours do you typically study each week? Did you take any 'time off' from your studies?
2) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your Official GMATs 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) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. The 2 Official Scores that you have referenced show that you essentially performed the same each time (670 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. You mentioned that you had taken the Official GMAT several times during the past, so it would help to know a bit more about those Scores. Before we discuss the data in this ESR, it would also help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) During your studies in 2019, how many hours do you typically study each week? Did you take any 'time off' from your studies?
2) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your Official GMATs 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) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
wanderingmba
13 Aug 2019, 23:36
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Hi Rich,
Thanks for the response.
1) I study on average 20 hours per week: an hour or so each weekday and at least 8 hours a day on the weekends. So far, I haven't taken any long duration breaks from studying.
2) Practice test scores beow... Note that I took a few of these in 2017, but I didn't remember any questions when retaking in 2019.
GMAT Prep 3 - 710 (Q47, V41) - January 3, 2019
GMAT Prep 5 - 670 (Q40, V41) - January 28, 2019
GMAT Prep 4 - 710 (Q47, V41) - June 29, 2019
GMAT Prep 1 - 730 (Q43, V47) - July 6, 2019
GMAT Prep 6 - 720 (Q44, V44) - July 12, 2019
GMAT Prep 2 - 710 (Q44, V44) - August 9, 2019
3) Official exam scores. As you can see, I'm massively underperforming on verbal. Personally, I think the official GMAT is MUCH harder when it comes to verbal RC. Test taking conditions were the same. I still can't fathom how I could have answered only 29% correctly in the second section of Verbal on my most recent exam.
Official GMAT - 680 (Q41, V41) - December 4, 2017
Official GMAT - 670 (Q44, V38) - January 13, 2018
Official GMAT - 660 (Q43, V38) - July 22, 2019
4) Goal is 700+.
5) I would like to apply to B-School this year or next.
6) UCLA, USC, Duke, Yale etc.
Thanks for the response.
1) I study on average 20 hours per week: an hour or so each weekday and at least 8 hours a day on the weekends. So far, I haven't taken any long duration breaks from studying.
2) Practice test scores beow... Note that I took a few of these in 2017, but I didn't remember any questions when retaking in 2019.
GMAT Prep 3 - 710 (Q47, V41) - January 3, 2019
GMAT Prep 5 - 670 (Q40, V41) - January 28, 2019
GMAT Prep 4 - 710 (Q47, V41) - June 29, 2019
GMAT Prep 1 - 730 (Q43, V47) - July 6, 2019
GMAT Prep 6 - 720 (Q44, V44) - July 12, 2019
GMAT Prep 2 - 710 (Q44, V44) - August 9, 2019
3) Official exam scores. As you can see, I'm massively underperforming on verbal. Personally, I think the official GMAT is MUCH harder when it comes to verbal RC. Test taking conditions were the same. I still can't fathom how I could have answered only 29% correctly in the second section of Verbal on my most recent exam.
Official GMAT - 680 (Q41, V41) - December 4, 2017
Official GMAT - 670 (Q44, V38) - January 13, 2018
Official GMAT - 660 (Q43, V38) - July 22, 2019
4) Goal is 700+.
5) I would like to apply to B-School this year or next.
6) UCLA, USC, Duke, Yale etc.
