Gmat Prep 680 actual Gmat 530

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Hi,

I took GMAT in Novemeber 2015 and i scored 550 Q 43 V 21. This score was consistent with my GMAt prep Scores, I scored 550 in Both GMAt 1 and GMAt 2. 
My study included . Manhattan Guides for Quant, OG and E- Gmat. Though i was not prepared well. i didnt get disappointed with the score.

I Decided to give Gmat Again on 4th Jun. I studied for almost 2 months at pace of 1 to 2 hours daily. In GMAT Prep 1 i scored 680 Q 46 V 37.. itook this after 7 months gap and there were no repeat questionsI was confident that at least i will score 650 in Real GMAT, But i scored only 530 Q 40 V 23. I feel disappointed.

I did good till first 15 questions in quant. after that i thought i will concentarte more and took a lot of time and ended up answering 6 questions within five mins. I knew i will score very less. in verbal section i felt like i should finish the exam fast and ended up answering too fast.

I Have no idea that if i can succeed if i take Gmat again, My aim is to score 680. I Am been working for 7 years now in sales for a reputed MNC (Company name Alfa Laval, Refigeration and Oil and Gas ). I am mechanical engineer passed out in 2009. my Current age is 29. and am married .

Please suggest.

My weakness is in permutation combination and probability.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Razween,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day.

If you can answer a few questions, then we should be able to figure this out:

When you took your CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)? 
5) How many CATs did you take before your second Official GMAT?

Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Razween · Answer

Hi Rich,
Thank you for responding,, accept essays I took the gmat prep as similar to real exam. Took only 5 min break to strech,,

The only difference was confidence,, I knew I can do mistakes in prep but not in actual exam,,

I took only one prep, I guess I should take Manhattan preps too,,

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Razween,

If you took just one CAT before this second attempt at the GMAT, AND it was a CAT that you had already taken AND you skipped the Essay, then we simply cannot rely on that score as a realistic measure of your skills. Since your two Official Scores are so similar, there are likely a number of other factors that would need to be 'fixed' in order for you to score higher on Test Day. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score higher. Unfortunately, "your way" of studying leads to a score in the mid-500s, so you're likely going to need to invest in some new materials, learn/practice some new Tactics and change your overall approach to this whole process.

1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Razween · Answer

Hi Rich, 
I gave a Manhattan cat and I scored 580, Q 42 V 27 , I assume my Quant is between 40 and 43 and V between 22 and 25,,

Please let me know , how can I improve, I am planning to target gmat again in September my aim is to score above 650

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Razween,

With a September Test Date, you have plenty of time to study and improve. Given that you've put in some study time already, there's a good chance that you could hit your score goal in less time than that, BUT you will have to make the necessary changes to how you 'see' (and respond to) the GMAT.

With your two Official Scores, you have a great opportunity to pick up points in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. There are also a variety of different score combinations that will get you to a 650+, so we just have to find you your missing points in the easiest areas for YOU.

1) What type of study routine can you commit to during a typical week? 
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Razween · Answer

Hi,,

I study 2 hours a day all week. I am concentrating on Texas A & M and Purdue, I am planning to apply from october2016 I want to secure admission this year, because l will turn 30 in 2017,,

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Razween,

I think that both your score goal and list of Schools are realistic, so we just have to make sure that you continue studying in the proper way. Right now, there are clearly some inconsistencies and 'missing pieces' in how you study, which is why you scored 550 and 530 in your prior attempts at the GMAT. At this point, little mistakes are hurting your score far more than permutation, combination and probability questions are.

Based on everything that you’ve described, I think that you would find the EMPOWERgmat Total Score Booster to be quite helpful. Most of our clients complete that Study Plan in well under 2 months, so the time commitment would fit your schedule perfectly. We have a variety of free resources on our site (www.empowergmat.com), so you can 'test out' the Course before setting up an Account.

If you have any additional questions, then you can feel free to contact me directly.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

ltsocal · Answer

It is obvious just from your post that your biggest weakness is your verbal. Not the permutation or probability. The higher you go in a category, the less of a return you get in your total score. So the easiest way to get to the 600+ land is to focus on verbal. Your practice tests seem to accurately gauge your quant skill but not the verbal so there is something going on there. What parts of the verbal are you having trouble with? Sentence correction? You need to get your verbal into the mid 30's.
One thing that you can do is practice your verbal skills in real life. When writing or speaking English, remember what you have studied it and correct your writing and speaking as you go.

HiLine · Answer

Sounds to me as if you are too busy to devise and follow a study plan. If I were you I would get a GMAT tutor to help you. You need a huge jump in score as I'm sure you are aware. Getting a tutor to point you in the right direction will get your momentum going.

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