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HELP Preparation from 580 last Mock to 700-720 [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2017, 05:10
Hello, this is my first post in GmatClub.

I am trying to undertand where to go next, I have been preparing for aprox 2 months for the exam, starting from a first mock from kaplan at a horrible 380, to my last mock 580 (Q38,V31) 15 days ago and sincerely, since then, I have been lost.

My exam was scheduled for Jan 18 and since I was far from my goal I decided to reschedule the exam for April. Right now I am trying to figure out my next strategy and how to follow this next episode in my preparation.

I have been studing with the MGMAT books, I have reviewed almost 95% of the information in them and continued to racticed with the OG 13th edition. I improved a lot since I lost most of the foundations through the years.

So I'm getting to the point now. I still feel that MGMAT books are a really good tool for me.

I found Magoosh and e-gmat as serious options to complement my studies since I need some guidance in the strategy and content.

My question to this community is hat advice can I get from you guys, my target score is around 700-720 to be a serious contender for a Top European MBA and fight for a great scholarship. I think I am still far from Quant decent score, since I see the score splits fromsome of the other guys who have score 700+ and find Quant over 47 .

What are my best options and how can I reach my dream goal!

THanks everyone :D
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Re: HELP Preparation from 580 last Mock to 700-720 [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2017, 07:37
evelazq wrote:
Hello, this is my first post in GmatClub.

I am trying to undertand where to go next, I have been preparing for aprox 2 months for the exam, starting from a first mock from kaplan at a horrible 380, to my last mock 580 (Q38,V31) 15 days ago and sincerely, since then, I have been lost.

My exam was scheduled for Jan 18 and since I was far from my goal I decided to reschedule the exam for April. Right now I am trying to figure out my next strategy and how to follow this next episode in my preparation.

I have been studing with the MGMAT books, I have reviewed almost 95% of the information in them and continued to racticed with the OG 13th edition. I improved a lot since I lost most of the foundations through the years.

So I'm getting to the point now. I still feel that MGMAT books are a really good tool for me.

I found Magoosh and e-gmat as serious options to complement my studies since I need some guidance in the strategy and content.

My question to this community is hat advice can I get from you guys, my target score is around 700-720 to be a serious contender for a Top European MBA and fight for a great scholarship. I think I am still far from Quant decent score, since I see the score splits fromsome of the other guys who have score 700+ and find Quant over 47 .

What are my best options and how can I reach my dream goal!

THanks everyone :D


Hi and welcome to gmatclub

I used MGMAT books and egmat to work on my verbal because I needed to jump from V28 to V36. I think you need to work on your math skills. Its like you said, you need to hit Q47+. As for Mocks, do take them every once in a while and analyze your results and sort of hone in on your weaknesses. Maybe DS is your weakness then work on that, then you take another mock and you realize that DS/number properties and geometry is your weakness then you work on those.
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Re: HELP Preparation from 580 last Mock to 700-720 [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2017, 11:40
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Hi evelazq,

First off, raising a 380 to a 580 in 2 months is a significant improvement - and it shows that you have to capacity to gain (and use) knowledge. You're going to find that the next jump up in score will be a bit more challenging and will almost certainly require that you shift your focus from gaining knowledge to practicing Tactics and learning patterns. 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:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied exactly?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?
4) Did you take the FULL CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?

Goals:
5) What is your new Official GMAT Test Date?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Re: HELP Preparation from 580 last Mock to 700-720 [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2017, 21:00
EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi evelazq,

First off, raising a 380 to a 580 in 2 months is a significant improvement - and it shows that you have to capacity to gain (and use) knowledge. You're going to find that the next jump up in score will be a bit more challenging and will almost certainly require that you shift your focus from gaining knowledge to practicing Tactics and learning patterns. 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:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied exactly?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?
4) Did you take the FULL CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?

Goals:
5) What is your new Official GMAT Test Date?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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



Hello, thanks for your reply, as for your questions i answer:
1) I have studied 1 month oart time, without much focus, basically reviewing the MGMAT books and last month I studied full time 6-8 hours daily, one day break.
2)Materials have been MGMAT books and OG 13th edition
3)Mocks
1st Kaplan Mid October 380 (Q16 ,V26) (Without any study and knowing 0 about GMAT and data suff.)
2nd MGMAT December 22 520 (Q33, V30) (After reviewing 90% of MGMAT books)
3rd MGMAT January 3 580 (Q38, V31) ( Practicing with OG 13th)
4) Yes, i have done every mock with AWA & IR

GOALS
5) My exam is in April 12
6) Applying for Jan '18 Sept '18
7) Schools : SDA Bocconi, HEC Paris, LSB, IE Business School

Thanks for your help
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Re: HELP Preparation from 580 last Mock to 700-720 [#permalink] New post   18 Jan 2017, 13:12
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Hi evelazq,

By focusing on the GMAT now - and applying to Business School far later on - you've made some smart choices. With an April 12th Test Date, you've also given yourself plenty of time to study - which is good.

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores. Based on what you've described, you're really only studied consistently for about a month - so it's likely that you just have not put in enough time and effort yet. This is meant to say that you will likely improve as you continue to study. However, many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level. It might be too early to say whether that has happened to you or not, but with your score goal you will likely end up needing to invest in some non-book resources. Right now, the question is whether you want to do that sooner or later.

Since your last CAT was over 2 weeks ago, I suggest that you take a NEW, FULL-LENGTH CAT sometime soon (perhaps this weekend). We can use that score result to gauge how well you're still improving.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
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Re: HELP Preparation from 580 last Mock to 700-720 [#permalink] New post   18 Jan 2017, 21:03
EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi evelazq,

By focusing on the GMAT now - and applying to Business School far later on - you've made some smart choices. With an April 12th Test Date, you've also given yourself plenty of time to study - which is good.

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores. Based on what you've described, you're really only studied consistently for about a month - so it's likely that you just have not put in enough time and effort yet. This is meant to say that you will likely improve as you continue to study. However, many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level. It might be too early to say whether that has happened to you or not, but with your score goal you will likely end up needing to invest in some non-book resources. Right now, the question is whether you want to do that sooner or later.

Since your last CAT was over 2 weeks ago, I suggest that you take a NEW, FULL-LENGTH CAT sometime soon (perhaps this weekend). We can use that score result to gauge how well you're still improving.

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


Thanks, I will do that this weekend, I am going on vacations for 2 weeks an after that, I will be on GMAT mode until the exam. I am taking the FULL MOCK and I will continue reviewing some things during the vacations. But definetelly has crossed my mind to get extra resources to further improve my score. I have checked magoosh and e-gmat, but i will definetelly check your plan

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