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just1th
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Joined: 04 Feb 2020
Last visit: 01 Jun 2021
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Location: India
Schools: IESE'23 (A) Fuqua '23 (S)
GMAT 1: 710 Q51 V34 (Online)
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20 Jul 2020, 05:30
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Hi all,
I took the GMAT Online test early this month and would like to share my experience and seek help on my retake strategies.
After around a couple of months of preparation, I booked my first attempt at GMAT.
Exam experience:
I checked in 30 mins early as suggested by GMAC in their instructions.
The process was quick and I started my exam 20 mins before my slot.
Note: You will receive a link on your mobile which will enable you to upload images of your surroundings and also of your photo ID. My passport was almost 10 years old, so I had to upload multiple times to ensure the system matches my picture with the one in the passport. I wasn't aware of this before checking in.
Ensure you pick the quietest corner in your room away from outside disturbances
After the exam:
I felt the questions are at the same level as the official GMAT mocks (I don't know if this is true given my verbal score). I ended quant with around 15 mins to spare and ended verbal with a minute to spare (This has been the trend in all of my mocks too)
So, after my exam, I was confident that I'll get a 730 atleast since I clocked an average of 730+ (Q50+, V36+) in all my mocks before the exam.
I received the official score within 2 days and shocked to see 710 (Q51 and V34)
What's making it more difficult is that I'm not yet clear on what my improvement areas in verbal are since I can't order an ESR for online delivery of GMAT. I would like to give another shot at GMAT. I barely spent time on my quant preparation before my first attempt, I don't think I'll need to spend any extra effort for my 2nd attempt too.
Let me also plug in my background.
I'm an Indian male engineer who is working as a management consultant in Big4 with 3+ years of international experience across 4 countries. My undergrad is from IIT Kharagpur with Avg GPA (Which is why I'm targeting a high GMAT).
I'm planning to apply for global top 20 B-schools and planning to apply for round 2 this cycle with a better GMAT score.
Question 1: Is applying with a 710 for round 1 better than applying with a better score in round 2 - with my background? How much should I target?
Question 2: I also request the experts here on how my retaking strategy should be. What books / courses should I refer for verbal (I used Kaplan for basics, OG19 and OG13 for problems and few LSAT questions for RC and CR). I exhausted all my official mocks as well. So, I request some suggestions on prep mocks too.
Please also bear in mind that to make it to round 2 applications I require some practical suggestions so that I can retake GMAT in a month while working for 60+ hours a week.
I took the GMAT Online test early this month and would like to share my experience and seek help on my retake strategies.
After around a couple of months of preparation, I booked my first attempt at GMAT.
Exam experience:
I checked in 30 mins early as suggested by GMAC in their instructions.
The process was quick and I started my exam 20 mins before my slot.
Note: You will receive a link on your mobile which will enable you to upload images of your surroundings and also of your photo ID. My passport was almost 10 years old, so I had to upload multiple times to ensure the system matches my picture with the one in the passport. I wasn't aware of this before checking in.
Ensure you pick the quietest corner in your room away from outside disturbances
After the exam:
I felt the questions are at the same level as the official GMAT mocks (I don't know if this is true given my verbal score). I ended quant with around 15 mins to spare and ended verbal with a minute to spare (This has been the trend in all of my mocks too)
So, after my exam, I was confident that I'll get a 730 atleast since I clocked an average of 730+ (Q50+, V36+) in all my mocks before the exam.
I received the official score within 2 days and shocked to see 710 (Q51 and V34)
What's making it more difficult is that I'm not yet clear on what my improvement areas in verbal are since I can't order an ESR for online delivery of GMAT. I would like to give another shot at GMAT. I barely spent time on my quant preparation before my first attempt, I don't think I'll need to spend any extra effort for my 2nd attempt too.
Let me also plug in my background.
I'm an Indian male engineer who is working as a management consultant in Big4 with 3+ years of international experience across 4 countries. My undergrad is from IIT Kharagpur with Avg GPA (Which is why I'm targeting a high GMAT).
I'm planning to apply for global top 20 B-schools and planning to apply for round 2 this cycle with a better GMAT score.
Question 1: Is applying with a 710 for round 1 better than applying with a better score in round 2 - with my background? How much should I target?
Question 2: I also request the experts here on how my retaking strategy should be. What books / courses should I refer for verbal (I used Kaplan for basics, OG19 and OG13 for problems and few LSAT questions for RC and CR). I exhausted all my official mocks as well. So, I request some suggestions on prep mocks too.
Please also bear in mind that to make it to round 2 applications I require some practical suggestions so that I can retake GMAT in a month while working for 60+ hours a week.
himadeep
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20 Jul 2020, 10:25
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Congratulations on your score.
I found the following content useful for verbal
1. SC(gmat ninja and ron sc videos - both on youtube)
2.CR - power score cr bible
Practice topic wise og questions in gmat club forum (first attempt 600 level and then solve 700 level questions)
Pls revisit verbal strategy using these resources .Good luck on your endeavors!
I found the following content useful for verbal
1. SC(gmat ninja and ron sc videos - both on youtube)
2.CR - power score cr bible
Practice topic wise og questions in gmat club forum (first attempt 600 level and then solve 700 level questions)
Pls revisit verbal strategy using these resources .Good luck on your endeavors!
20 Jul 2020, 12:25
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Hi just1th,
First off, great job with 710!
Regarding your first question, you may want to reach out to one of the many admissions consultants here on GMAT club to get a qualified answer on when to apply.
Regarding your second question about resources, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant and verbal courses, and also read through some GMAT success stories to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.
Also, would you like some general advice on how to improve your verbal and quant skills?
You also may find it helpful to read this article about
how to score a 700+ on the GMAT.
Good luck!
First off, great job with 710!
Regarding your first question, you may want to reach out to one of the many admissions consultants here on GMAT club to get a qualified answer on when to apply.
Regarding your second question about resources, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant and verbal courses, and also read through some GMAT success stories to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.
Also, would you like some general advice on how to improve your verbal and quant skills?
You also may find it helpful to read this article about
how to score a 700+ on the GMAT.
Good luck!
