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Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   03 Dec 2023, 10:43
Hi, I have been preparing for almost 4 months now.

I’m giving the classic edition in 2 weeks.
Here are my mock scores:

Mock 1: 480; Q31, V25

After 3 months of preparation:
Mock 1: 600; Q47, V25
Mock 2: 640; Q48, V31
Mock 3: 630; Q47, V30
Mock 4: 670; Q48, V33

Mock 5: Q44, V25!!

I agree I was distracted in mock 5; the bell rang twice and I also had to get up 3-4 times in between the exam!

But is this normal?

Can I still achieve above 700 on the actual exam?
Have any of you faced a drop in mock tests?

And could you please suggest a course of action?

I’m **** my pants here!

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Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   03 Dec 2023, 15:48
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https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-online- ... 68599.html

Maybe some quick tips you can take. Person went from a V31 to a V40 in about 30 days. If you mention/include areas you find slippery (i.e. RC), people may give some specific suggestions as well.

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Re: Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   03 Dec 2023, 17:34
I’m struggling with time management and CR

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And could you please suggest a course of action?


https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-online- ... 68599.html

Maybe some quick tips you can take. Person went from a V31 to a V40 in about 30 days. If you mention/include areas you find slippery (i.e. RC), people may give some specific suggestions as well.

-contact: gmatknight site | gmatclub dm


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Re: Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   03 Dec 2023, 23:39
GMATNinja, can you please suggest? Is it normal to see a drop in mock scores? Also, do I need to rethink my exam dates?
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Re: Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   03 Dec 2023, 23:42
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thelady02 wrote:
GMATNinja, can you please suggest? Is it normal to see a drop in mock scores? Also, do I need to rethink my exam dates?



Since you asked GMAT Ninja, we did have a video on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPn3fJtny3A with him.

P.S. you also did not include the total score with Q44, V25!! Was that on purpose/psychological?
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Re: Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   03 Dec 2023, 23:48
Thank you for the video, bb. I forgot to mention the score. My score on mock 5 was 570

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thelady02 wrote:
GMATNinja, can you please suggest? Is it normal to see a drop in mock scores? Also, do I need to rethink my exam dates?



Since you asked GMAT Ninja, we did have a video on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPn3fJtny3A with him.

P.S. you also did not include the total score with Q44, V25!! Was that on purpose/psychological?
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Re: Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   05 Dec 2023, 19:06
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Hi thelady02,

Since verbal seems to be an issue for you, here is a great article you can check out:

How to Score High on GMAT Verbal

Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Re: Major drop in mock test 5 [#permalink] Major drop in mock test 5   05 Dec 2023, 20:43
Thanks, ScottTargetTestPrep for the detailed article
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