GMAT Prep Practice Mock Analysis (530 V18 Q46)

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Hi Experts and Everyone!
Namaskaar!
Hope you all are safe!

I took my first GMAT CAT (Official GMAT Prep Exam 1) yesterday; the score came like the ATOM BOMB that tore me into pieces, cause I had been preparing for GMAT for more than 6 months.

Score Details:
• 530
• Q46 (31Questions 11 Incorrect)
• V18 (35Questions 17 Incorrect 1Unattempted) (depressing)
• IR1 (12Questions 11 Incorrect )

Some more details:
 I had guessed all the four questions from 30 to 33 (inc.) in verbal section due to lack of time; first was CR and last 31, 32 and 33 was from RC.
 And missed one last question.

Mistake Overview:
Sections Incorrect 
CR 4 
RC 9 
SC 5(Inc.1 Missed) 
PS 6 
DS 5

Total Incorrect: Verbal 18 (Inc.1 Missed) Quant 11 
 Total Questions: Verbal 36(Inc. 1 Missed) Quant 31

Friends, my target score is 720 (Q49 V39) and I am far away. I have become hopeless somehow. Cause I have finished all the Manhattan guides and practiced more than 700 questions. As I decided to take first mock yesterday and was quite tensed with the score. So I am here to seek help regarding what to do now. I can give no more than 2.5 months. 
Can you please help me make a detailed plan so that I can achieve my target score?
 I have following materials with me:
 All Manhattan Strategy Guides 5th edition.
 PowerScore CR Bible
 OG 2019
 Free Practice Questions From Various sources (Inc. GMATClub Question Bank)

Thank You !
Best
Mck2023

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Mck2023,

I’m glad you reached out, and I’m happy to help. If we are looking at the glass as “half full”, then you should be pretty happy with your quant score. Q46 is a very solid score (and remember this is just your first practice exam). On the other hand, since you scored V18, it’s clear that verbal is really dragging down your score. Although I cannot provide you with an exact study plan, would you like some general advice on how to improve your GMAT verbal skills?

Also, you may find it helpful to read the following article:

How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Mck2023,

A 530 is a decent initial CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 550 most years). Unfortunately, the fact that you waited 6 months to take this initial CAT means that you're going to have to adjust your timeline a bit. Raising a 530 to the point that you can consistently score 720+ will likely require at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.

I can't recall whether we've discussed your broader goals or not, so I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and plans:

1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
3) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?

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

Mck2023 · Answer

Hi  EMPOWERgmatRichC

Thank You for the response.
Let me answer your question now;

1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
 I am now sure on that. Actually I have not researched on Business School selection yet. I need to work a lot on that. However, I am pity much inclined towards MSF from USA or MIM from UK, but want to settle in Australia. So, i again have to post with all my confusions here. I request you to make me clear in this aspect as well. You may want to know that I am from Nepal, while analyzing my suggestion.

2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
 Similar to above. Not sure yet.

3) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
 I am actually jobless right now. So have a full month (or more) to prepare, so I can give 5 hours (or more if needed) daily. After that, I can still give at least 3 hours daily.

SO, only thing that is troubling me now is making a detailed study plan, that will help me achieve 720. I am hopeful that you will guide me!!!
 Thank You.

Best
Mck2023

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Mck2023,

The process of applying to (and ultimately attending) Business School will require a big investment of time, money and energy on your part, so you really should make sure that the Programs that you apply to match your career goals/needs. There are a variety of factors that go into selecting the Schools that you will apply to, so here are some other things to think about:

1) Is there a particular company that you want to work for or industry that you want to work in? Certain degrees are more appropriate than others if you have a specific career goal.
2) What do you want your MBA to do for you?
3) Do you want to go to School full-time or part-time?
4) Are you willing to relocate? Are you comfortable with working through a program that is primarily online?
5) Are you going to be applying for scholarships?
Etc.

It's okay if you don't have answers to any of these questions just yet, but you really should try to define all of the important variables in terms of your goals, so that you can tailor your entire approach to getting into the best School that matches what you're looking for.

Since you are not facing an immediate application deadline, you do not have to 'rush in' to take your Official GMAT in 2 months. If you think that you truly "need" a 720+ to get into School, then THAT Goal has to come first - and you need to give yourself enough time to hone the necessary skills to earn that type of Score. By extension, you would likely find it beneficial to invest in a GMAT Course of some type (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led), so you should plan to look into the available options. Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at out site (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

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

Sajjad1994 · Answer

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