My GMAT1 experience

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It took me exact 2 months of efficient preparation to reach 610, however I will be retaking the exam in late Feb.
My GMAT experience was not good. I was expecting V35 but got V25. I got what I expected in Quant Q49.

bb · Answer

Bummer. Sorry to hear that. And sometimes having a bit better attention can help push the score up as well so less stress and more confidence should also help at the end of February. I would also recommend that you still spend 10% of your time working on Quandt to maintain that score. Don’t take it for granted but I also don’t over invest time beyond 10%. …

Also make sure that you follow the same process in the same methodology during your prep and during the actual test. Some people do one thing during their prep and change it completely during the test thinking that they need to be more serious and more diligent. You should not do anything new on the test.

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider getting the ESR to get more insight into the V25. Thinking over what you may have done different compared to the Mocks may also give some idea what to improve upon. Perhaps your time management was not as solid as it usually is, for example.

Sentence Correction Idiom List  - May help your SC a bit.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi rohitrajishu,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day did not turn out better - although many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so it's likely that you just have not put in enough time and effort to score higher yet.

If you were expecting to score higher, then we have to consider the various factors for why that did not happen. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. Before we discuss any of those potential issues though, 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? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
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)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

If you took your Official GMAT at a Test Center, then you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

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Rich

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MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi rohitrajishu.

People are often surprised to the downside by their verbal scores on the GMAT. GMAT verbal can be pretty tricky, and many things people do to prepare for it don't really help them to achieve their score goals on test day.

For some insights into what you can do to ensure that achieve your verbal score goal next time you take the GMAT, see this post.

How to Score High on GMAT Verbal

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi rohitrajishu

In addition to the advice provided by Marty, here is another article you can check out:

How to Improve Your GMAT Score

egmat · Answer

rohitrajishu

I understand that receiving a score of V25 on the GMAT can be discouraging, but it's important to remember that coming back from failure is a key trait of high scorers on this test. The GMAT is a challenging exam, and many students may have to take it multiple times before achieving their desired score.

One of the first steps in improving your score is to understand where you may have underperformed. Your ESR can be a valuable tool in this process. It provides detailed information on your performance in each section of the test, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. By analyzing your ESR, you can identify areas that you need to focus on in order to improve your score. Write to me if you need help analyzing your ESR. You may use this article as well - https://e-gmat.com/blogs/3-steps-how-to ... ore-report

Another important factor in achieving success on the GMAT is avoiding saturation while preparing for the test. It's important to take regular breaks and avoid studying for long stretches of time without a break. Additionally, try to vary your study methods so that you don't become bored or mentally fatigued. Read Navikant's story here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/if-you-want- ... l#p3108778

Lastly, don't let self-doubt creep in. It's natural to have doubts about your abilities, but it's important to remember that you are capable of achieving your goals. Believe in yourself and your ability to improve. Surround yourself with positive people who will support you and remind you of your strengths.

Attend tomorrow's webinar to validate your SC approach: We have a GMAT SC webinar tomorrow. Attend the same to see if you are approaching SC questions using methods that scale well on 700-level questions. Here is the link: https://success.e-gmat.com/SC-Meaning-Webinar

Cheers!

Rajat

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