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06 Oct 2016, 03:46
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Hi Everyone,
I took my GMAT on August and scored 600(Q 46, V 27). Since, then I've been trying to improve my verbal score along with practicing Quants regularly. I used the Manhattan Strategy guides for Verbal and Gmatclub test for Quants.
I took a 3 mock test after my Gmat attempt.
1 - Gmat Prep 1 - Q 44 - V 27 - 590
2 - Economist - Q 47 - V 26 - 600
3 - Veritas - Q 47 - V 30 - 630
I do sense that I'm able to solve Verbal questions better. I've scheduled my next attempt on Oct 19th. I have plenty of time to study but I feel like I'm over-stressing myself by studying all day.
Could anyone help me out on prioritizing on how I should prepare for the upcoming weeks? Should I keep taking full length tests? Should I concentrate on my weakness separately at this period of time?
My target score is 690 or anything above that.
Thanks in advance,
Siva.
I took my GMAT on August and scored 600(Q 46, V 27). Since, then I've been trying to improve my verbal score along with practicing Quants regularly. I used the Manhattan Strategy guides for Verbal and Gmatclub test for Quants.
I took a 3 mock test after my Gmat attempt.
1 - Gmat Prep 1 - Q 44 - V 27 - 590
2 - Economist - Q 47 - V 26 - 600
3 - Veritas - Q 47 - V 30 - 630
I do sense that I'm able to solve Verbal questions better. I've scheduled my next attempt on Oct 19th. I have plenty of time to study but I feel like I'm over-stressing myself by studying all day.
Could anyone help me out on prioritizing on how I should prepare for the upcoming weeks? Should I keep taking full length tests? Should I concentrate on my weakness separately at this period of time?
My target score is 690 or anything above that.
Thanks in advance,
Siva.
06 Oct 2016, 11:01
Kudos
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Hi Siva,
Since you have been studying for a number of months and are still 60 points below your score goal, you probably have some lingering weaknesses that should be addressed in order to raise your GMAT score. To give yourself ample time to fix those weaknesses (and not stress yourself out), you may consider rescheduling your GMAT for a later date. However, before making that decision, I’d like to learn a bit more about your study routine and MBA goals. I have a few questions:
1) For how many hours a day and for how many months did you prep for your first GMAT, and also for your second?
2) What resources have you been using for your prep? Did you use the same resources for your first attempt as you did for your second? When studying, do you feel as if you have been able to achieve linear and targeted learning followed by focused practice? In other words, have you been able to master one topic before you move on to the next?
3) What deadlines are you targeting?
4) Do you have the flexibility to schedule your GMAT for a later date?
Since you have been studying for a number of months and are still 60 points below your score goal, you probably have some lingering weaknesses that should be addressed in order to raise your GMAT score. To give yourself ample time to fix those weaknesses (and not stress yourself out), you may consider rescheduling your GMAT for a later date. However, before making that decision, I’d like to learn a bit more about your study routine and MBA goals. I have a few questions:
1) For how many hours a day and for how many months did you prep for your first GMAT, and also for your second?
2) What resources have you been using for your prep? Did you use the same resources for your first attempt as you did for your second? When studying, do you feel as if you have been able to achieve linear and targeted learning followed by focused practice? In other words, have you been able to master one topic before you move on to the next?
3) What deadlines are you targeting?
4) Do you have the flexibility to schedule your GMAT for a later date?
06 Oct 2016, 20:48
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Hi Siva,
Based on the 2 Official GMAT scores that you have listed in your profile, and these 3 recent CAT scores, you're a remarkably consistent Test Taker - you do certain things consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes (in both the Quant and Verbal sections). 'Your way' of studying for the GMAT has gotten you to the low-600s "level", but it's probably not going to get you much higher. Raising your current score to a 690+ will likely take another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study - with an emphasis on learning and practicing new Tactics. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
1) Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Based on the 2 Official GMAT scores that you have listed in your profile, and these 3 recent CAT scores, you're a remarkably consistent Test Taker - you do certain things consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes (in both the Quant and Verbal sections). 'Your way' of studying for the GMAT has gotten you to the low-600s "level", but it's probably not going to get you much higher. Raising your current score to a 690+ will likely take another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study - with an emphasis on learning and practicing new Tactics. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
1) Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
