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Updated on: 30 Jul 2023, 10:44
Originally posted by balthazar98 on 03 Jun 2022, 07:58.
Last edited by balthazar98 on 30 Jul 2023, 10:44, edited 1 time in total.
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So, to begin with I am a 23 year old male(Asian origin). I would like to advance my career and have decided to take my GMAT in 6 months time(Sometime in mid-late December 2022). I did my first mock exam yesterday(as a diagnostic) using the GMAT 2020 OG and consistently scored average/below average in all the sections. Even the section which I consider my "strong point" ie., verbal was pretty bad. I'd say that my gmat score right now is about 400-420, but I want to get at least 720-740 in my gmat as I feel that it would get me a good chance of getting into my dream MBA school.
Looking at the sheer amount of topics I need to cover, I feel scared because of how much I need to learn in such a short amount of time. The fact that I need to score 720-740 has also put me under additional pressure as I know that there will be higher competition within my ethnic group(I am indian) wherever I apply, and having a very good GMAT score will put me ahead of the competition. I do possess certain traits which not many others have(living & studying in various countries abroad, being multilingual, etc.) but none of those will matter to MBA schools if my GMAT score isn't good.
Hence, I'm writing this post to ask anyone out there if they've been in the same position as I am in right now, and how they managed to achieve their goals. To anyone reading, please let me know of the following:
1) How were you able to achieve your desired GMAT score in 6 months time? What steps did you take to study(eg., how many hours each day did you study, did you get rid of distractions, etc.)?
2) Is it possible to go from a 400-420 score like mine to a 720-740 score? What study materials do I need to achieve this? I should note that I have the GMAT 2020 OG, 2020 verbal OG, and 2020 quants OG. I am also on a free trial with gmatwhiz.
Thank you in advance,
-balthazar98
Looking at the sheer amount of topics I need to cover, I feel scared because of how much I need to learn in such a short amount of time. The fact that I need to score 720-740 has also put me under additional pressure as I know that there will be higher competition within my ethnic group(I am indian) wherever I apply, and having a very good GMAT score will put me ahead of the competition. I do possess certain traits which not many others have(living & studying in various countries abroad, being multilingual, etc.) but none of those will matter to MBA schools if my GMAT score isn't good.
Hence, I'm writing this post to ask anyone out there if they've been in the same position as I am in right now, and how they managed to achieve their goals. To anyone reading, please let me know of the following:
1) How were you able to achieve your desired GMAT score in 6 months time? What steps did you take to study(eg., how many hours each day did you study, did you get rid of distractions, etc.)?
2) Is it possible to go from a 400-420 score like mine to a 720-740 score? What study materials do I need to achieve this? I should note that I have the GMAT 2020 OG, 2020 verbal OG, and 2020 quants OG. I am also on a free trial with gmatwhiz.
Thank you in advance,
-balthazar98
03 Jun 2022, 13:26
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Hi balthazar98,
Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so giving yourself 6 months of potential study time is a really proactive choice. Many of those same Test-takers find the Quant, the Verbal or both to be challenging - so you're not alone. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take an actual FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test/mock; you can access 2 for free at www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses (under Test-like conditions) and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 3.5 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have that Score, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) Are you planning to take the At-home GMAT or are you planning to take your GMAT at a Test Facility?
2) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: Rich.C@empowergmat.com
Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so giving yourself 6 months of potential study time is a really proactive choice. Many of those same Test-takers find the Quant, the Verbal or both to be challenging - so you're not alone. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take an actual FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test/mock; you can access 2 for free at www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses (under Test-like conditions) and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 3.5 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have that Score, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) Are you planning to take the At-home GMAT or are you planning to take your GMAT at a Test Facility?
2) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: Rich.C@empowergmat.com
03 Jun 2022, 15:02
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I would say you get better results if you take your GMAT in four months then if you take it in six months.
The test is not so much a knowledge test but rather a test of small rules, nuance, and exceptions. You will have to remember and carry with you about 100 different items that you have to keep fresh in your mind in addition to basic grammar rules and how to multiply fractions. It is really challenging to keep those hundred rules fresh in your mind and that is why I recommend taking it sooner and faster since every day you forget one or two of those tricks are exceptions … i’m not saying you should study less, I’m saying you should study in a more compact sprint like fashion.
In terms of improvement, average improvement is probably about 100 points. It’s quite a bit of work to get to 200 points. It is a substantial insignificant undertaking that only probably want to 2% achieve to accomplish 250 or 300 points of improvement. It is possible that you may have made some silly mistakes or have deflated your score by skipping questions or leaving them on answered. If that is the case, those are easy to fix and easy to improve but the above guideline kind of goes over 10 years of history …
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The test is not so much a knowledge test but rather a test of small rules, nuance, and exceptions. You will have to remember and carry with you about 100 different items that you have to keep fresh in your mind in addition to basic grammar rules and how to multiply fractions. It is really challenging to keep those hundred rules fresh in your mind and that is why I recommend taking it sooner and faster since every day you forget one or two of those tricks are exceptions … i’m not saying you should study less, I’m saying you should study in a more compact sprint like fashion.
In terms of improvement, average improvement is probably about 100 points. It’s quite a bit of work to get to 200 points. It is a substantial insignificant undertaking that only probably want to 2% achieve to accomplish 250 or 300 points of improvement. It is possible that you may have made some silly mistakes or have deflated your score by skipping questions or leaving them on answered. If that is the case, those are easy to fix and easy to improve but the above guideline kind of goes over 10 years of history …
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