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HELP!! 530 to 3rd attempt with a mere 620 (V32, Q44). ESR Attached 25 Sep 2019, 03:46
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About me: I am an Indian male chartered accountant with 5 years of Big 4 experience, full time in service.

I started with my prep in early 2018 (1st Attempt - 530, 2nd attempt 540, 3rd attempt 640) - Target is a score of 700.

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I do not have a maths background. Want to pursue one year MBA program in the US at Emory.

I plan to retake in next 20 days. Please help me by analyzing the ESR. From the ESR does it seem like I have the potential to cross 700 or should I now concentrate on my applications.

Tips regarding EMORY program would also be helpful.

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Hi sjain28,

I do think that you have the potential to break 700; however, I also think that you’ll need more than just 20 days to do so. Are you able to give yourself more time and take the GMAT at a later date?
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Hi Scott, thanks for your reply. How much time do you think should I invest before taking a retest.

What should be the dos and donts. How do you think its achievable.

Please guide..

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Hi Scott, thanks for your reply. How much time do you think should I invest before taking a retest.

What should be the dos and donts. How do you think its achievable.

Please guide..

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I am also a chartered accountant and I feel you don't need a math background to score a Q49-51. I feel you should ensure that you have your basics down cold, do regular practice, maintain an error log and review (learn) from your mistakes. I also feel you can improve your Verbal score as well.

No one can answer this question for you as to how much time it will take to improve from 650 to 700 but surely looking at the case facts 20 days looks on the lower side. Give your best shot and rest leave on fate.

All the best!
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Can 0% in geometry be one of the reasons of a huge score drop in quants?

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Hi sjain28,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day did not turn out better. You have made some really nice improvements to your overall GMAT Score over the course of your studies though. 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:

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1) On what dates did you take each of your Official GMATs and what were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH?
2) How long did you study before each of your Official GMATs?
3) What study materials have you used over the course of ALL of your studies? What "brands" of practice CATs/mocks have you used?
4) What application deadlines are you facing?

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Geez! saw 0% in your ESR, Did you answer a Geometry question on the test?
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Perhaps, just concentrate on the mba application first. 620 is fine and you have worked in big 4.

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Hi Scott, thanks for your reply. How much time do you think should I invest before taking a retest.

What should be the dos and donts. How do you think its achievable.

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Hi sjain28,

Although it’s difficult to tell you the exact amount of time you may need, I think that two months sounds reasonable. Regarding your other questions, are you looking for some general advice on how to improve your quant and verbal skills?
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