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GMAT struggle [#permalink] New post   12 Sep 2023, 06:33
Hi,

I am a undergrad business administration student and currently learning for the GMAT. I am learning since a few weeks but had a break in between. I'm just struggling to get my score up, the last was 500 and I definitely need a 650.
I was going through all of the GMAT Ninja Verb youtube videos and made notes, as well as answering more than 300 OG questions. For Quant I did the magoosh app and I am half way through atm.

I don't know if I am learning right or if I am on the right track. I felt really comfortable but after the **** 500 I'm pretty down. I have not more than 3 weeks left to do the actual GMAT.
What should I do?
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Re: GMAT struggle [#permalink] New post   12 Sep 2023, 07:16
The Share GMAT Experience could be helpful to check out. You could see what others have done/used to successfully improve their score. If time management is a problem, consider using question/time markers. For SC, memorizing commonly tested idioms could be helpful as well.

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Re: GMAT struggle [#permalink] New post   12 Sep 2023, 11:35
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Hi JuliusM,

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) When you refer to that '500' score, was that a Practice Test or an attempt at the Official GMAT?
2) How long have you studied in total? How many hours do you typically study each week?
3) What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
4) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Re: GMAT struggle [#permalink] New post   12 Sep 2023, 12:09
Hi Rich,

thanks for your reply! I really appreciate it!

1) The score was a my second official practice exam
2) I started to familiarize myself with the gmat mid August and had 2 weeks of holidays in between (I know, pretty stupid)
Since the first of september I am studying 4-5 hours a day (but got sick over the weekend and stopped for 2 days now)
3) I bought the GMAT official bundle from mba. com and did the 2 practice exams there (I intend to buy the other 4)
4) The first was 07/26/2023 and 470 and Q30 V25 IR7
The second was 09/09/2023 and 500 Q32 V27 IR2 (The day I got sick, so I could have done definitely better especially on IR)
5) I want to start in 2024
Preferred schools (Europe): ESCP or HSG they are taking the GMAT into account with 20% so 650 would be enough (if somehow possible LBS, HEC, LSE; )
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Re: GMAT struggle [#permalink] New post   13 Sep 2023, 12:22
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Hi JuliusM,

Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so if you have been studying for just a few weeks, then you should not expect to have mastered any of the content or Tactics just yet. By extension, you will likely need more than another 3 weeks of training time before you will be able to consistently score 650+.

Since you have a specific list of Schools that you are interested in (including some highly-competitive ones), you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement (and the more time that you have to implement those suggestions, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

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

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Re: GMAT struggle [#permalink] New post   14 Sep 2023, 08:30
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Hi JuliusM,

I see you have only 3 weeks, but here is some advice regarding your study plan.

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