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05 Feb 2017, 02:23
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Hi
I just had the 1st gmat prep cat, this time is the my second time, and scored 540 Q 45, V 20. First attempw was 420 Q 30 V 19
Although it included a few Qs from the first time i did it, but still was challenging especially the verbal.
If i aim for a score around 600 and my exam is set for next Monday. Would u recommend me to do it, or postpone it?
It is important to say that i have about 8 hours a day free to study.
Thanks in advance
I just had the 1st gmat prep cat, this time is the my second time, and scored 540 Q 45, V 20. First attempw was 420 Q 30 V 19
Although it included a few Qs from the first time i did it, but still was challenging especially the verbal.
If i aim for a score around 600 and my exam is set for next Monday. Would u recommend me to do it, or postpone it?
It is important to say that i have about 8 hours a day free to study.
Thanks in advance
05 Feb 2017, 12:08
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noorfz147
Hi
I just had the 1st gmat prep cat, this time is the my second time, and scored 540 Q 45, V 20. First attempw was 420 Q 30 V 19
Although it included a few Qs from the first time i did it, but still was challenging especially the verbal.
If i aim for a score around 600 and my exam is set for next Monday. Would u recommend me to do it, or postpone it?
It is important to say that i have about 8 hours a day free to study.
Thanks in advance
I just had the 1st gmat prep cat, this time is the my second time, and scored 540 Q 45, V 20. First attempw was 420 Q 30 V 19
Although it included a few Qs from the first time i did it, but still was challenging especially the verbal.
If i aim for a score around 600 and my exam is set for next Monday. Would u recommend me to do it, or postpone it?
It is important to say that i have about 8 hours a day free to study.
Thanks in advance
Hi noorfz147 ,
If you took the GMAT Prep practice tests in a realistic way, you will most likely score around second attempt . Also, since you had already seen a few of the questions the second score is a little inflated. In my opinion, you should postpone the GMAT scheduled for next Monday as one week is not sufficient to improve from early 500's to 600. You will need to prepare around 2 months to achieve a score in early 600's.
Hope this helps!!
05 Feb 2017, 13:15
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Hi noorfz147,
Test Day is a rather specific 'event' - the details are specific and they matter, so you have to train as best as you can for all of them. The more realistic you can make your CATs, the more likely the score results are to be accurate. The more you deviate, the more "inflated" your scores can become - and that's what happened here. By retaking a CAT that you had already taken - and seeing 'repeat' questions - you ended up with an unrealistic score result. Considering your score goal, and the fact that we don't have a clear sense of your actual ability level right now, you should plan to push back your Test Date. You will likely need at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to score 600+.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
Goals:
3) What is your exact goal score?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Test Day is a rather specific 'event' - the details are specific and they matter, so you have to train as best as you can for all of them. The more realistic you can make your CATs, the more likely the score results are to be accurate. The more you deviate, the more "inflated" your scores can become - and that's what happened here. By retaking a CAT that you had already taken - and seeing 'repeat' questions - you ended up with an unrealistic score result. Considering your score goal, and the fact that we don't have a clear sense of your actual ability level right now, you should plan to push back your Test Date. You will likely need at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to score 600+.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
Goals:
3) What is your exact goal score?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
