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Hi thanks for the response. I have just posted my break up of score and my analysis and asked for advice ...dont know how to show that post to you...
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Hi thanks. Following is my post in which i have posted the analysis of my score and asked for advice

https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-prep-pr ... s#p2867447


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Hi RebelWanderer,

To answer your immediate question: YES - the "click YES to confirm your answer" functionality is something that you will see when you take the Official GMAT (it's essentially there as a stop-gap against someone claiming that they accidentally chose an answer when they intended to choose a different answer). As AjiteshArun pointed out, if you take the GMAT at a Test Center, then the next question in each section should appear immediately after you finish answering the question that you're on. A number of GMATers who've taken the At-home version of the Exam have reported that they experienced a significant 'lag' between questions though.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

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1) How did you score on this first CAT/mock (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used so far?

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4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hi RebelWanderer,

One of the keys to scoring at a high level on the GMAT is to take FULL-LENGTH CATs/mocks in a realistic fashion and at regular intervals (since there are Test-taking skills that take time to develop, but that can really only be learned by taking CATs over time). A 580 is a solid initial CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 550 most years), but you'll have to make some big improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections if your Score Goal is a lot higher. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.

Many GMATers face pacing issues in the Quant section, the Verbal section or both – so you are not alone. However, it's important to remember that pacing problems do NOT exist on their own - they're the results of OTHER problems. From what you've described, your studies so far have been "book heavy"; unfortunately, many GMATers who study in that way end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level. Even the best books are limited in what they can teach you; they also can't force you to approach questions in a certain way and their explanations are often one-sided. As such, you would likely find it beneficial to invest in some new, non-book study materials for this next phase of your studies.

The information that you provided in that other post didn't include answers to all of the questions that I asked, so I've reposted those questions below:

1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What is your overall goal score?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hi,

Thanks following are the answers :
1. I study about 25 hrs a week
2. My target score is more than 730
3. Depends on when i achieve my target score, as i am already an MBA and working right now

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Hi RebelWanderer,

One of the keys to scoring at a high level on the GMAT is to take FULL-LENGTH CATs/mocks in a realistic fashion and at regular intervals (since there are Test-taking skills that take time to develop, but that can really only be learned by taking CATs over time). A 580 is a solid initial CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 550 most years), but you'll have to make some big improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections if your Score Goal is a lot higher. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.

Many GMATers face pacing issues in the Quant section, the Verbal section or both – so you are not alone. However, it's important to remember that pacing problems do NOT exist on their own - they're the results of OTHER problems. From what you've described, your studies so far have been "book heavy"; unfortunately, many GMATers who study in that way end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level. Even the best books are limited in what they can teach you; they also can't force you to approach questions in a certain way and their explanations are often one-sided. As such, you would likely find it beneficial to invest in some new, non-book study materials for this next phase of your studies.

The information that you provided in that other post didn't include answers to all of the questions that I asked, so I've reposted those questions below:

1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What is your overall goal score?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
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Hi RebelWanderer,

Regarding your questions:

1. Yes

2. You should not have any issues with lagging on the real GMAT.
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Hi Thanks...if you can also study my post on 1st diagnostic test and advise pls..

https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-prep-pr ... s#p2867472

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Hi RebelWanderer,

Regarding your questions:

1. Yes

2. You should not have any issues with lagging on the real GMAT.

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Hi RebelWanderer,

I've sent you a PM with some notes and additional questions.

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