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Fahad222
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GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V33
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06 Feb 2020, 21:12
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Hi Experts,
I recently took my GMAT exam after 4-5 months of preparation & the result has been disappointing.
I got a 660 (Q48,V33) & I feel very dejected. Having cooled off for a couple of weeks, I am planning for a retake after a few months (late June).
I had already taken the help of a GMAT preparation company for my test but it seems safe to say, that the effort has not been reflected on my scores.
Though my Quants section seems alright & I feel that a concerted push may take it to Q50. (My tutor is going to help me here)
It is the Verbal section which requires quite a bit of improvement, as I am looking for a V40. (Need pointers for a good course)
Target colleges have an average GMAT score of 700+, being an Indian IT male (
) I need to get a better score than the average.
In addition, to the preparation, I took a month subscription of TTP (really helped in a short time).
Followed videos by GMAT Ninja & Manhattan Prep books for Sentence Correction. One issue I feel is that, my sentence correction is a bit of a hit & miss.
Even though I followed the Process of Elimination during the preparation, my strategies went for a toss in the main paper.
My Mock Scores were very similar to my actual score:
Kaplan Mock scores ranged from 640-680.
So it feels that I need a fair bit of improvement if I have to achieve my target score
I am attaching my ESR for further inputs but a few things I have analysed from my ESR.
Quants Section : Last quarter messed up my score & Geometry/Algebra are my weak points.
Verbal Section : Critical Reasoning section dragged down my score while Sentence Correction needs a bit of improvement, specifically the difficult questions
I wont be able to study much over the next month, but I can sit down with my books earnestly from mid-march.
I can devote a 1.5-2 hrs on weekdays & a total of 6-7 hrs on the weekends.
I recently took my GMAT exam after 4-5 months of preparation & the result has been disappointing.
I got a 660 (Q48,V33) & I feel very dejected. Having cooled off for a couple of weeks, I am planning for a retake after a few months (late June).
I had already taken the help of a GMAT preparation company for my test but it seems safe to say, that the effort has not been reflected on my scores.
Though my Quants section seems alright & I feel that a concerted push may take it to Q50. (My tutor is going to help me here)
It is the Verbal section which requires quite a bit of improvement, as I am looking for a V40. (Need pointers for a good course)
Target colleges have an average GMAT score of 700+, being an Indian IT male (
) I need to get a better score than the average. In addition, to the preparation, I took a month subscription of TTP (really helped in a short time).
Followed videos by GMAT Ninja & Manhattan Prep books for Sentence Correction. One issue I feel is that, my sentence correction is a bit of a hit & miss.
Even though I followed the Process of Elimination during the preparation, my strategies went for a toss in the main paper.
My Mock Scores were very similar to my actual score:
Kaplan Mock scores ranged from 640-680.
So it feels that I need a fair bit of improvement if I have to achieve my target score
I am attaching my ESR for further inputs but a few things I have analysed from my ESR.
Quants Section : Last quarter messed up my score & Geometry/Algebra are my weak points.
Verbal Section : Critical Reasoning section dragged down my score while Sentence Correction needs a bit of improvement, specifically the difficult questions
I wont be able to study much over the next month, but I can sit down with my books earnestly from mid-march.
I can devote a 1.5-2 hrs on weekdays & a total of 6-7 hrs on the weekends.
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07 Feb 2020, 17:28
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Hi Fahad222,
First off, a 660/Q48 is a strong Score, so it may be enough to get you into your first-choice School. There's certainly no harm in continuing to study though - and you have the potential to pick up points in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Depending on which Schools you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
Before we discuss the data in your ESR, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How many hours did you typically study each week?
2) On what 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)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 660/Q48 is a strong Score, so it may be enough to get you into your first-choice School. There's certainly no harm in continuing to study though - and you have the potential to pick up points in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Depending on which Schools you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
Before we discuss the data in your ESR, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How many hours did you typically study each week?
2) On what 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)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Fahad222
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Location: India
Concentration: Technology, Strategy
Schools: S.P.Jain Institute (A)
GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V33
GPA: 3.5
WE:Information Technology (Computer Software)
09 Feb 2020, 09:33
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Hi Rich,
Thank you for your response.
Please find my answers inline to the question
1) How many hours did you typically study each week?
On an average i studied 10-15 hrs a week, but i feel like i did not make steady progress before my test.
2) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quants and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
GMAT 1 Without Prep - 540 (Q42, V21)
Kaplan exam 1 - 600 (Q47, V25)
Kaplan exam 2 - 640 (Q45, V33)
Kaplan exam 3 - 640 (Q46, V32)
Kaplan exam 4 - 610 (Q47, V26)
GMAT 2 With Prep - 680 (Q48, V35)
I prepared another 3 weeks after this to take my examination
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
I will apply in this year by early July, so i need to work on a good score & prepare for my Application profile as well
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
Primarily all the 1 yr MBA plans in India (IIM-Bangalore, IIM-Kolkata, ISB, XLRI -GMP)
The mentioned colleges have an average score of 680-710
Thank you for your response.
Please find my answers inline to the question
1) How many hours did you typically study each week?
On an average i studied 10-15 hrs a week, but i feel like i did not make steady progress before my test.
2) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quants and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
GMAT 1 Without Prep - 540 (Q42, V21)
Kaplan exam 1 - 600 (Q47, V25)
Kaplan exam 2 - 640 (Q45, V33)
Kaplan exam 3 - 640 (Q46, V32)
Kaplan exam 4 - 610 (Q47, V26)
GMAT 2 With Prep - 680 (Q48, V35)
I prepared another 3 weeks after this to take my examination
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
I will apply in this year by early July, so i need to work on a good score & prepare for my Application profile as well
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
Primarily all the 1 yr MBA plans in India (IIM-Bangalore, IIM-Kolkata, ISB, XLRI -GMP)
The mentioned colleges have an average score of 680-710
