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13 Oct 2023, 11:12
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Three months ago, I received an official GMAT score of 630 (V29, Q48). Although I consistently scored between V34 and V37 and Q48 to Q50 on my practice tests, I felt my verbal score was too low. I primarily struggled with Sentence Correction (SC), and even after putting in significant effort, I couldn't improve it. I know that V29 indicates low scores not only in SC but also in CR and RC, I feel the reason was overall test anxiety that might have affected my performance. since in timed practice I'm getting 80+ accuracy.
Yesterday, I took the GMAT Focus without any preparation and scored 615 (V80, Q83, DI79). The major difference I observed was that I felt less anxious and tired due to the shorter format. I felt more in control in almost all sections. I also discussed with the schools ( I'm applying for MiM programs ) I'm applying to, and all of them confirmed that they accept GMAT Focus scores. When I asked about the average scores, most mentioned a range of 615 - 655, which is equivalent to their classic score average of 670 - 700.
I am planning to retake the GMAT in December. Should I trust the practice tests and take GMAT Focus, or should I try to improve my original score, given that only the verbal section needs attention? I have seen many people significantly increase their verbal scores in just a month.
Yesterday, I took the GMAT Focus without any preparation and scored 615 (V80, Q83, DI79). The major difference I observed was that I felt less anxious and tired due to the shorter format. I felt more in control in almost all sections. I also discussed with the schools ( I'm applying for MiM programs ) I'm applying to, and all of them confirmed that they accept GMAT Focus scores. When I asked about the average scores, most mentioned a range of 615 - 655, which is equivalent to their classic score average of 670 - 700.
I am planning to retake the GMAT in December. Should I trust the practice tests and take GMAT Focus, or should I try to improve my original score, given that only the verbal section needs attention? I have seen many people significantly increase their verbal scores in just a month.
13 Oct 2023, 11:29
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In a sense, based on your Focus mock result, you may have a "safe" option to apply to your programs. If you have the flexibility to do so, you could study/retake the current version and, later on, decide to take the Focus as well (or vice versa). If you feel your fundamentals are solid, consider working on your solving approach. May boost your score a bit. Had a student who went from a similar score (V31) to a V40 in about 30 days for example. If you can find a study buddy who is strong on Verbal and needs help with Quant, that could be a good fit. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you could check out/sign up to.
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13 Oct 2023, 11:51
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GMAT Focus is a new animal still, and we have not fully figured out the intricacies of scoring but there may be some strategies
Which section did you start your test with? Q, V, or DI?
