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01 Jul 2025, 10:01
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Hi guys
I recently gave the GMAT FE & got a 665 Q85/V83/DI81 ; MY LAST three mocks were around 685 & 695 before the exam.
My earlier prep was from OG (I did all the Qs & did the mistakes twice), exhausted all the official mocks 1-6 :p & did many sectional tests from GMAT CLUB.
My major issue was time constraint on DI (guessed last 2 q due to lack of time) & 1 q that I got stuck on the exam day (the 1st quant question)
HOW should i prepare for a retake?
Should i sign-up for something like e-gmat & ttp even-though I have most of my concepts already clear & majorly want to work on speed & maybe some short-cuts?
What do you suggest people?
I recently gave the GMAT FE & got a 665 Q85/V83/DI81 ; MY LAST three mocks were around 685 & 695 before the exam.
My earlier prep was from OG (I did all the Qs & did the mistakes twice), exhausted all the official mocks 1-6 :p & did many sectional tests from GMAT CLUB.
My major issue was time constraint on DI (guessed last 2 q due to lack of time) & 1 q that I got stuck on the exam day (the 1st quant question)
HOW should i prepare for a retake?
Should i sign-up for something like e-gmat & ttp even-though I have most of my concepts already clear & majorly want to work on speed & maybe some short-cuts?
What do you suggest people?
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01 Jul 2025, 22:29
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Hey—this sounds like a perfect case for the mock-first strategy, especially since you've already prepped and attempted the test once.
Instead of restarting the entire prep cycle, take a fresh mock under test conditions. That one mock will give you clarity on:
* What's still weak (specific sections or question types)
* Timing/stamina issues
* Whether your previous prep was enough but execution failed
This helps you avoid wasting time on what you already know and lets you focus on what actually matters. Based on your mock performance, you can decide whether you need a complete re-prep, section-specific work, or just fine-tuning + mocks.
If you want, I can help break down your mock performance and suggest a tailored recovery plan.
Pankaj Jindal | GMAT Classic 730 | IIM Bangalore | Helping working professionals
Success story: https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-i-scored ... l#p3588949
Mock-First Strategy: https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-mock-fir ... 47109.html
Instead of restarting the entire prep cycle, take a fresh mock under test conditions. That one mock will give you clarity on:
* What's still weak (specific sections or question types)
* Timing/stamina issues
* Whether your previous prep was enough but execution failed
This helps you avoid wasting time on what you already know and lets you focus on what actually matters. Based on your mock performance, you can decide whether you need a complete re-prep, section-specific work, or just fine-tuning + mocks.
If you want, I can help break down your mock performance and suggest a tailored recovery plan.
Pankaj Jindal | GMAT Classic 730 | IIM Bangalore | Helping working professionals
Success story: https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-i-scored ... l#p3588949
Mock-First Strategy: https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-mock-fir ... 47109.html
02 Jul 2025, 03:32
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Honestly, I think you're almost there and it might’ve just been an off day. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t second-guess my abilities too much. Instead, I’d focus on identifying the specific areas where things went sideways during the test. Since you mentioned timing was an issue in DI, it might help to break that down further. Try to figure out where your time is going like should you aim to get through DS and Graph questions in around 1.5 minutes to buy time for heavier TPA or MSR questions? Small shifts like that can help you build optimal test taking strategies and can keep you calm and in control during the exam. Similarly for Quant, since you're targeting a high percentile, it's better to focus on harder practice questions beyond the OG to build comfort and confidence for test day.
As for prep courses, they can be a hit or miss. It really depends on how much structure you need. If you're disciplined and can self-correct with the right resources, self-prep can save you both time and money. But if you feel a more guided approach would help keep you on track or fill gaps faster, a short crash course from a good platform might be worth it.
As for prep courses, they can be a hit or miss. It really depends on how much structure you need. If you're disciplined and can self-correct with the right resources, self-prep can save you both time and money. But if you feel a more guided approach would help keep you on track or fill gaps faster, a short crash course from a good platform might be worth it.
