my score drops !!!!

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HELLO,

shortly, I am international student . I just want to get 550 score . I really have done all things as I can . I took Manhattan Cat . First and second one, I got 510 but third one is 470 !!!! 4 is 450 !!!!! and last one is 410!!!!!! I am really disappointed with my results . I do not know why it drop , despite all my efforts !

anon12 · Answer

I understand your frustration. What materials did you use? And how long did you prepare for the test?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi ghofran,

I'd like to know a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) How long have you studied?
2) What practice materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?
4) Have you taken either of the two free GMAC CATs?

5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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

ghofran · Answer

I have started preparing before about 2 months . I used Manhattan books , videos on Youtube, the official guide, Kaplan book , and Gmat club . 
I studied about more than 4 hours everyday . I thought my score is 500 , so I planned to take the test as soon as possible .

Thank you for your help .

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi ghofran,

To offer you the specific advice that you're looking for, I'm going to need the exact answers to my prior questions. I've reprinted them here:

3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?
4) Have you taken either of the two free GMAC CATs?

5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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

amanpreet0072 · Answer

Hey guys I m Amanpreet here from India I m right now in 3 rd year of engineering and I m planning to do MBA from a renowned university in US.. Can u guys pls guide me what should I do..

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi amanpreet0072,

You might want to start your own thread by posting this message as a new post (and not as a 'reply' to someone else's post). That having been said, I have a few additional questions about your timeline and goals:

1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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

amanpreet0072 · Answer

I am planning a score of 750-800 in GMAT
And I am aiming for Harvard business school
I will be applying in 2018
So please guide me to achieve the goal

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi amanpreet0072,

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you should consider that when planning out your studies. The GMAT is a big Test, but it is predictable and standardized, so you CAN learn all about the content and patterns, and you can train to score at a higher level.

Since you're not planning to apply to Business School until 2018, you have some time to work on the GMAT 'piece' of your application, but when you do decide to start studying, you have to be ready to commit to a consistent study routine for a significant period of time. The 750+ score is about the 99th percentile, meaning that 99% of Test Takers cannot score at that level.

1) Have you thought about when you might want to take the GMAT?

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

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