GMAT Strategy for last 7 days

Question

Hi all,

currently, my last 3 prep scores have all been 700, what is definitely sufficient for my target programs. My scores are (average) as the following: Q49 V36.

I still have a week left and as my performance seems very constant, I am not sure if I should focus more on Verbal or on Quant. I feel actually more safe with Verbal because I know what I can do, while in Quant, although I've already scored a 51 in a test, I feel more volatile. Even if it is counterintuitive, I am currently practising for the Quant but I am not sure if that's the best way for a 700+ score.

Thank you for your help!

AjiteshArun · Answer

You can focus on quant, but you should be revising both sections.

Getting 3 700s in a row on what I'm guessing are GMATPreps is a great sign. Keep it up.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi JAYEM,

Based on these CAT scores, you have a greater opportunity to pick up points in the Verbal section, so you might want to put a bit more of your time into studying that section.

1) When you reviewed these CATs, what types of questions were you most often getting wrong in the Verbal section?
2) When you took these CATs, did you take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
3) What is your exact Test Date?

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

JAYEM · Answer

First of all, thank you for your replies!

My weakness is the SC question type. RC works out really well and CR is probably alright.

1)
In SC, I usually come to two remaining options and then, independent from the level of the question, take the wrong one about 70% of the time. It's very frustrating, thus, I already though about just choosing the  other  answer in questions where I am not 100% sure with my answer.
2)
Yes I took the entire CATs, only one was without the essay. (edit: I took them today, yesterday and around a week ago) Moreover, I did not take them in an optimal environment (open library, lots of people moving around, quiet noisy).
3) 
It's already this Thursday 11 a.m. GMT +0. I will use tomorrow (Sunday) to practise Essay and especially IR again, Monday to eliminate last problems in the Quant Section and use Tuesday and Wednesday to review my typical error pattern. (I practise around 8 hours a day, not just part time)

Best

JAYEM

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi JAYEM,

Taking 3 CATs in a week was too much work - so you have to be careful about how you spend these last few days. You do NOT want to 'cram' or do too much (so you shouldn't take any more CATs); you'd be better served doing some light review and getting some extra rest.

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

JAYEM · Answer

Hey guys,

interestingly I got a V40Q47 today and a total of 710 what is perfectly fine!

Thank you for your support and this great source a practise.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi JAYEM,

That's outstanding news! A 710/Q47 is a fantastic performance (and puts you right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. Did you end up spending a little extra time at the end of your studies on the Verbal section?

1) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?
2) When are you planning to apply?

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

AjiteshArun · Answer

Excellent! Looking forward to the debrief.

JAYEM · Answer

As I am an undergraduate business student in the a Bologna Bachelor's program, I will apply for the HSG M.A. in SIM and the HEC MiM. I considered the schools in London as well, but as those programs are open for all undergraduate majors, (which definitely has its pros) I am afraid that there will be a large overlap. I will graduate in 2017 and I currently do not plan to do a gap year or to take a full-time position.

I will write my debrief this week but perhaps in a new thread.

I will write my debrief this week but perhaps in a new thread.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi JAYEM,

When applying to Schools that are highly competitive (or receive lots of applicants), it's important to make sure that you have a strong OVERALL application AND that you're presenting yourself correctly to each Admissions Committee. As such, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:

ask-admission-consultants-124/

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

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