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Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 06:28
Hey guys!

I've been prepping for GMAT Focus for a couple of months and gave my 2nd practice test today, the first being in November. However, I scored around 550 on both tests i.e. around the 50th percentile. Surprisingly, I attempted the CAT exam (in India) and scored 96 percentile.

I've tried analysing the score and one of the patterns I'm not sure makes a difference is incorrectly attempting the first few questions.

Any help/suggestion would be appreciated.
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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 06:47
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If you feel your fundamentals are solid, consider working on your solving approach. May boost your performance a bit. Perhaps include working with a study buddy who is really strong in an area you're not to see how they approach certain questions (i.e. CR)

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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 08:59
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Did you leave a few questions in the end? That could be the reason for low scores.
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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 09:44
if possible share your ESR that will help in understanding where you went wrong.... also unlike CAT gmat is computer adaptive test.. here your percentile score depends on your individual performance in test , where as in CAT ( INDIAN) percentile score depends on the pool of students who have scored over you in that year.... dont mix two exams both have different scoring algorithm..
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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 09:59
CAT scores reflects only on quants

GMAT works different in verbal and DI

may be u can analyse ua verbal & DI percentile

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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 10:08
albert_jokelin wrote:
Hey guys!

I've been prepping for GMAT Focus for a couple of months and gave my 2nd practice test today, the first being in November. However, I scored around 550 on both tests i.e. around the 50th percentile. Surprisingly, I attempted the CAT exam (in India) and scored 96 percentile.

I've tried analysing the score and one of the patterns I'm not sure makes a difference is incorrectly attempting the first few questions.

Any help/suggestion would be appreciated.


It's great that you're actively preparing for the GMAT, and I understand that receiving consistent scores might be a bit frustrating :( It may be beneficial to consult with a GMAT tutor or participate in a study group to receive personalized guidance. Best of luck with your GMAT preparation! :cool:
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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2024, 11:01
pintukr wrote:
Did you leave a few questions in the end? That could be the reason for low scores.


I didn't leave any questions in the end. Tbh didn't have any issues with time.
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Re: Bad GMAT Focus score despite strong foundations [#permalink] New post   07 Jan 2024, 02:58
Thank you guys for responding. Don't want to spam the thread so answering all questions here.
1) Someone mentioned the ESR, is it possible to get ESR for Mock tests?
2) I suspect it is the GMAT algorithm, that I haven't gotten used to, causing this issue.
3) I'll join a study group if there's anyone looking for members lmk.
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