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Updated on: 24 Jan 2024, 13:08
Originally posted by Soumyadeeppal on 21 Dec 2023, 14:21.
Last edited by Soumyadeeppal on 24 Jan 2024, 13:08, edited 3 times in total.
Last edited by Soumyadeeppal on 24 Jan 2024, 13:08, edited 3 times in total.
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Hi,
I took my Gmat exam on December 14 and I scored 650. (Q-43, V-36). My accuracy in Quant dipped pretty much from my previous attempt. I took Verbal first and Quant next. While doing the Quant section, my head stopped working and I couldn't even do basic questions properly. I took a lot of time in the first two quarters and because of that, I had to hurry up in the last two quarters. Though there is an improvement in Verbal from my previous attempt from V 27 to V 36, in quant, I messed up. It went down from Q 48 to Q 43, which is low. Even after my quant section was over, I knew that the quant score would be low. My SC accuracy improved to 95% and in RC it improved to 84%, while in CR it was 66%. While doing CR, it was comparatively taking more time for me. In Quant, my weak point is Geometry and Counting/Sets/Series. And how should I improve my CR accuracy? Also, I took a mock on the day before the exam, so is it possible that my brain wasn't able to function properly on the exam day while attempting the Quant section?
Previously, I took my GMAT exam on October 13. And I scored 620 (Q-48, V-27). My accuracy in verbal was quite low from what I was getting in the mocks.
Honestly, I am quite devastated right now seeing such a huge drop in my Quant score. I was planning to apply for R2 for the Sep 2024 intake, but I am not quite sure if that will be possible. Preparing for the GMAT for two attempts simultaneously along with a full-time job was quite tedious and exhaustive for me.
I am sceptical if I should switch to the GRE instead of the GMAT.
Or should I take a break and after that start preparing for the GMAT focus edition?
Or should I instead attempt the current edition of the GMAT for one last time before it expires on Jan 31st, 2024?
Please guide me so that I can improve my verbal score from V36 to V40 at least and my quant score to Q50/Q51 from Q43. I knew that day's quant score wasn't a justification at all for my quant abilities. And do you think it is possible within a month if I plan to take the current edition one more time before it expires? If so, can you please share a detailed study plan for me considering my weak areas and things I need to focus on?
Below, I am attaching the ESR of both attempts for your understanding. Kindly have a look at both of my ESRs and let me know what areas I need to focus on and how I should do that.
Can you please guide me about my future strategy? It would be beneficial for me.
ScottTargetTestPrep MathRevolution EMPOWERgmatRichC egmat CrackverbalGMAT GmatKnightTutor
MartyTargetTestPrep GMATNinja JeffTargetTestPrep KarishmaB AjiteshArun
sayantanc2k
Thanks
I took my Gmat exam on December 14 and I scored 650. (Q-43, V-36). My accuracy in Quant dipped pretty much from my previous attempt. I took Verbal first and Quant next. While doing the Quant section, my head stopped working and I couldn't even do basic questions properly. I took a lot of time in the first two quarters and because of that, I had to hurry up in the last two quarters. Though there is an improvement in Verbal from my previous attempt from V 27 to V 36, in quant, I messed up. It went down from Q 48 to Q 43, which is low. Even after my quant section was over, I knew that the quant score would be low. My SC accuracy improved to 95% and in RC it improved to 84%, while in CR it was 66%. While doing CR, it was comparatively taking more time for me. In Quant, my weak point is Geometry and Counting/Sets/Series. And how should I improve my CR accuracy? Also, I took a mock on the day before the exam, so is it possible that my brain wasn't able to function properly on the exam day while attempting the Quant section?
Previously, I took my GMAT exam on October 13. And I scored 620 (Q-48, V-27). My accuracy in verbal was quite low from what I was getting in the mocks.
Honestly, I am quite devastated right now seeing such a huge drop in my Quant score. I was planning to apply for R2 for the Sep 2024 intake, but I am not quite sure if that will be possible. Preparing for the GMAT for two attempts simultaneously along with a full-time job was quite tedious and exhaustive for me.
I am sceptical if I should switch to the GRE instead of the GMAT.
Or should I take a break and after that start preparing for the GMAT focus edition?
Or should I instead attempt the current edition of the GMAT for one last time before it expires on Jan 31st, 2024?
Please guide me so that I can improve my verbal score from V36 to V40 at least and my quant score to Q50/Q51 from Q43. I knew that day's quant score wasn't a justification at all for my quant abilities. And do you think it is possible within a month if I plan to take the current edition one more time before it expires? If so, can you please share a detailed study plan for me considering my weak areas and things I need to focus on?
Below, I am attaching the ESR of both attempts for your understanding. Kindly have a look at both of my ESRs and let me know what areas I need to focus on and how I should do that.
Can you please guide me about my future strategy? It would be beneficial for me.
ScottTargetTestPrep MathRevolution EMPOWERgmatRichC egmat CrackverbalGMAT GmatKnightTutor
MartyTargetTestPrep GMATNinja JeffTargetTestPrep KarishmaB AjiteshArun
sayantanc2k
Thanks
21 Dec 2023, 16:59
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Consider using question/time markers. You spent 0:46 on average during Q4 Verbal on your V36 attempt, for example. Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for CR may be worth checking out as well. The Share GMAT Experience subforum could also be worth looking through. You could see what others have done/used to improve their score/get high scores. If you feel your fundamentals are solid, perhaps work on your solving approach. May boost your score a bit. Had a 6-hour student who went from a V31 to a V40 in about 30 days, for example. Maybe include into your prep working with a study buddy who is strong in areas you aren't and whom you can help in exchange with areas you're strong on. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you could check out.
How to get a V40 or higher on the GMAT? What about a V51?
How to get a V40 or higher on the GMAT? What about a V51?
22 Dec 2023, 01:46
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Soumyadeeppal
Yes, a mock before the exam day is a big no no. We don't realise how much it affects our mind! I suggest NO SERIOUS STUDY to my learners 2-3 days before the exam. General review of formulae and error log etc. are fine.
Great news is that you are good at RC and SC while consuming very little time in both. Improving in CR is not difficult especially when you have time on your hands. But it seems you used too much time on one or two questions in the first quarter and that is not advisable. You did hurry later on but did not have enough time leftover in the fourth quarter. No question is worth more than 2.5 - 3 mins (until and unless you attempt most questions in under a minute)
In Quant, as you said, Geometry in a problem. You tend to spend too much extra time on hard questions and still get them incorrect. This indicates difficulty in applying concepts. You also spend too much extra time in the first quarter, usually. That is again not advisable. It leaves little time for later which means you might end up messing up some easy questions you may get later on. The penalty when you get easy questions wrong is far higher.
Your verbal of 36 and quant of 48 would add up to give a decent score. You have to aim to do your best in both sections in one test now. Keeping this in mind, I would suggest you to take one more shot at the conventional GMAT before it expires. Put in some good effort in the next 30 days and take it. You might want to book a date asap if you do decide to give it another shot since it is going to be difficult to get a slot later. Work on CR and Geometry and if you are able to bring them to par, you should be able to obtain a great score.
I don't know what content you are referring to, but I am offering my entire curriculum for free for 5 days - 26th Dec to 30th Dec. You can check out Geometry and CR from there by registering at my website anaprep.com
