MGMAT Practice Tests/ CAT

Hi Paridhi18

I was in a similar boat as you are now when I was prepping for the GMAT. What really helped me was stop thinking about a 'target' score. Have a read here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/3-years-to-a ... l#p2615348

Maybe it helps you make an informed decision.

Cheers and all the best

Thank you. I think I am still struggling with getting the hang of identifying my weak areas and working of them.

Hi,

Thanks, I understand, I think I need work my feedback loop. To answer your questions:
1. For now I have been giving over 3-4 hours a day, I can give more, but I think that may bring down the productivity. What’s your take?;
2. Other than MGMAT, I have only used the free online resources - GMAT Club, YouTube videos etc; and
3. I was planning to apply for the next academic year, in R2, to a couple of top 10 business schools, but of now that is dependent on getting a 710+ score.

Thanks

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Hi Paridhi18,

Looking at your scores, I feel that your approach to solving questions is not very consistent. The scores are very inconsistent and it is really difficult to predict your actual level based on the scores. And getting to a 710+ in 15 days doesn't seem achievable. I am not trying to discourage you but given the time constraint, an improvement of 110 points seems very unrealistic. I would say you would need at least a month's time to get to that level provided you focus on the right parameters. Let me help you here.

The possible reasons for low score:

• Gaps in conceptual understanding
• Lack of application of concepts
• Both

It is important to identify the reason behind your low scores because this will help you understand where you are lagging and thereby help you work on improving that area. So, to suggest you clearly, I would need a few more details.

• Did you follow any specific approach while solving questions?
• If yes, did the approach remain consistent?
• Do you struggle with any topics in particular?

Answers to these questions will help me guide you in a better way. But a general approach should be to focus on the methodology. To be more precise:

• Identify the weaker areas
• Go through the concepts once again
• Make sure you learn the right methodology to solve questions
• Take sectional quizzes for every topic
• Move to the next topic, only if you get at least 80%

Follow this approach for every topic and once you finish all the topics, start taking mocks. As you have only a month's time, you need to make sure to focus on the right topics. So, I would recommend you to make a proper study plan, organize things and then dive in. If you need any help in making a study plan or with the strategy, you can connect with me over a call and discuss the same. This would be a better way because you can provide me with the details as well and we can narrow down things quickly.

So, if you wish to connect over a call and discuss the study strategy, you can do the same using the below link. Hope it helped. Looking forward to hear from you

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Hi Paridhi18,

When applying to highly-competitive Schools, you will need a high GMAT Score along along with a strong OVERALL profile AND you will need to properly 'market yourself' to each individual Program that you apply to. As such, if you have not already done so, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

From what you have described, you have been 'piece-mealing' your studies from a variety of different resources - without the structure or consistent guidance of a Full GMAT Course. All things being equal, you've done reasonably well under the circumstances - and your results are above-average. However, you're interested in a Score that's right around the 90th percentile - and that is difficult to achieve while studying in the way that you have chosen to study. This is meant to say that you likely find it beneficial to invest in a GMAT Course of some kind (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led). Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at our site (https://www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality and budget. All things considered, you will still need several months of additional study time though, so you consider that when planning out your activities for the rest of this year.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Thank you, this approach seems constructive.

Thank you, I will be sure to look at it. As for the test, for now I think I will give andevoted week to the prep, push as much as I can, and in the event there is no substantial gain I will be rescheduling the test.