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07 Dec 2020, 09:09
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Hi everyone.
I have been preparing for the GMAT since June 2020. I had targeted the Fall 2021 intake. Most of my preparation till date has been through self study. I tried the free trial version of e-gmat's course and also practised many questions from the gmatclub forums. Since September I have been working full time again and also trying to keep up with my studies. I took the first two official gmat practice tests in October and scored 530 and 560 respectively. That was truly disappointing because I had been home for five months (March to August) during the lockdown and despite having a job I had plenty of time to study, which I did, and still scored below 600. Yesterday I took my third official gmat practice test and scored a 510! It seems like I am making no progress even though during preparation it doesn't seem that bad. I am now looking to take some professional coaching for 2 months in order to target my weak areas and improve my score to a 700. I dont know if I'll make the Fall 2021 intake, but I would definitely like to try for an round 1 of the Spring 2022 intake.
Would appreciate some leads.
Thank you.
I have been preparing for the GMAT since June 2020. I had targeted the Fall 2021 intake. Most of my preparation till date has been through self study. I tried the free trial version of e-gmat's course and also practised many questions from the gmatclub forums. Since September I have been working full time again and also trying to keep up with my studies. I took the first two official gmat practice tests in October and scored 530 and 560 respectively. That was truly disappointing because I had been home for five months (March to August) during the lockdown and despite having a job I had plenty of time to study, which I did, and still scored below 600. Yesterday I took my third official gmat practice test and scored a 510! It seems like I am making no progress even though during preparation it doesn't seem that bad. I am now looking to take some professional coaching for 2 months in order to target my weak areas and improve my score to a 700. I dont know if I'll make the Fall 2021 intake, but I would definitely like to try for an round 1 of the Spring 2022 intake.
Would appreciate some leads.
Thank you.
08 Dec 2020, 00:48
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Hi sam12rawat,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your 3 CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 530 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) What type of study routine have you been following? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your 3 CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 530 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) What type of study routine have you been following? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
09 Dec 2020, 12:57
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Regarding resources, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant and verbal courses, and also read through some GMAT success stories to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.
Also, would you like some general advice on how to improve your verbal and quant skills?
You also may find it helpful to read this article about how to score a 700+ on the GMAT.
Good luck!
Also, would you like some general advice on how to improve your verbal and quant skills?
You also may find it helpful to read this article about how to score a 700+ on the GMAT.
Good luck!
