I have to score a minimum of 515 to stay in grad school

Question

I just wanted to be realistic. How hard would it be to get this score in a month. I’m using target test prep but I taking about 2-3 days on a section I have 30days left. Any advice ?

Archit3110 · Answer

Give a mock it will help you gauge your preparation.. and section you need to improve

shishimaru · Answer

A 515 in 30 days is doable with the right focus. First, take a mock test to identify weak areas and adjust your strategy accordingly. Spending 2-3 days per section is fine, but ensure you’re actively reviewing mistakes and applying learned concepts. Balance targeted practice with timed drills to improve accuracy and pacing. Stick to official GMAT questions and adaptive tests to simulate exam conditions. Aim for at least 2-3 hours of study daily, increasing intensity as needed. Prioritize high-yield topics and avoid getting stuck on one section for too long. Stay consistent and track progress.

Rish94S · Answer

515 is quite doable. Try focusing on first 15 question each section & guess last few. or Focus on few sections & guess questions from other sections.

Whats your baseline core?

Gyna · Answer

It was 335 but I had miss 4 questions and I heard you get penalize heavy for missing questions

Gyna · Answer

It was 335 but I had miss some questions and I heard you get penalize heavy for missing questions

ccarson · Answer

A 515 is super easy to get in 30 days. As others have said, take a mock. TTP has a test you can take that helps identify your weaknesses. Focus on just learning the basics of each sub section in each section (DI, imo, tends to be easy once you've studied Q a little) and you can very easily score a 555+. In my experience, I took a little over a month preparing for the GMAT WITHOUT using TTP and scored 625-645 on my mocks. Because of nerves on test day, try to get 555+ on your mocks since the score I actually got was 595, 30-50 points lower than my mocks (which also had to do with technical difficulties but hopefully you won't have those)

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I wanted to check in and see how things are going. Is your test coming up in the next week or so?

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