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Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (S) HEC Sept '26
GMAT Focus 1: 615 Q82 V78 DI84 
GMAT 1: 630 Q46 V30
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Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (S) HEC Sept '26
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30 Oct 2024, 06:51
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I took the GMAT on October 19th and received a disappointing score of 535. This was my fourth attempt, and I’m feeling quite frustrated after not only consistently scoring at a subpar level but also reaching a score plateau. Here’s a breakdown of my attempts over the past year:
I also completed the Official Practice Mocks leading up to my most recent test:
Verbal has consistently been my weakest area in all my GMAT attempts, leaving me flustered and lacking confidence. Questions 5-7 included a Reading Comprehension passage that didn’t boost my confidence in my answers, which affected my performance on Questions 8 and 9, both of which I got wrong. After that, I struggled with time management and maintaining my composure for the subsequent questions.
I took a break after Verbal, and when I moved on to Quant, it felt manageable—similar to my experience in the official mocks.
However, during the Data Interpretation section, I spent too much time on Question 1 (MSR), which threw off my time management. I ended up rushing through the rest of the section as a resultant.
Given this experience, I’m looking for guidance on how to break through this score plateau and approach my next attempt differently in terms of study strategies and habits. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I intend on applying for Round 2, and really seeking insights for significant score improvement in the next 1 month.
Thank you so much, in anticipation
- Attempt 1: October 25 - 630 (Q46, V30)
- Attempt 2: December 22 - 570 (Q44, V25)
- Attempt 3: January 31 - 570 (Q48, V21)
- Attempt 4: October 19 - 535 (Q79, V79, DI72) (ESR attached further)
I also completed the Official Practice Mocks leading up to my most recent test:
- Official Mock 1 (August 6): 545 (Q76, V80, DI75)
- Official Mock 2 (September 18): 595 (Q80, V83, DI75)
- Official Mock 3 (October 16): 605 (Q80, V80, DI80)
Verbal has consistently been my weakest area in all my GMAT attempts, leaving me flustered and lacking confidence. Questions 5-7 included a Reading Comprehension passage that didn’t boost my confidence in my answers, which affected my performance on Questions 8 and 9, both of which I got wrong. After that, I struggled with time management and maintaining my composure for the subsequent questions.
I took a break after Verbal, and when I moved on to Quant, it felt manageable—similar to my experience in the official mocks.
However, during the Data Interpretation section, I spent too much time on Question 1 (MSR), which threw off my time management. I ended up rushing through the rest of the section as a resultant.
Given this experience, I’m looking for guidance on how to break through this score plateau and approach my next attempt differently in terms of study strategies and habits. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I intend on applying for Round 2, and really seeking insights for significant score improvement in the next 1 month.
Thank you so much, in anticipation
30 Oct 2024, 07:05
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Hi harora98 ,
Given the limited timeframe and the need to balance your job, applications, and GMAT preparation, achieving a significantly higher score within one month will be challenging. You appear to have fundamental problem in all three sections, so the best approach is to strengthen your foundation by improving your accuracy on easy-to-medium questions first, as these consistently impact your score.
What is your target score and target school? It also appears that your ESR report isn't attached.
Given the limited timeframe and the need to balance your job, applications, and GMAT preparation, achieving a significantly higher score within one month will be challenging. You appear to have fundamental problem in all three sections, so the best approach is to strengthen your foundation by improving your accuracy on easy-to-medium questions first, as these consistently impact your score.
What is your target score and target school? It also appears that your ESR report isn't attached.
30 Oct 2024, 07:40
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For RC, becoming familiar with how inference questions work may help a bit. Learning/working on a reading methodology that promotes absorption could also be helpful. For time management, using question/time markers may also be useful. Perhaps include working with a study buddy who is really strong on Verbal and needs help with an area you're strong on in exchange. You could go through/discuss RCs together, for example.
How to score high on GMAT Verbal.
