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09 Feb 2020, 12:47
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Hi
I recently took the GMAT for a second time and received a score of 690 (Q45, V39) which was the same as my first attempt a couple of months back.
I've been scoring in the 700s consistently on my mock tests over the last few weeks. My scores range from 720 to 770 using the GMAC CATs. I made sure not to take a practice test a week before the actual test in order to reduce fatigue. I did a few hours of study the day before my exam.
I've been studying largely on my own using common prep materials including the Manhattan books, the OG, GMATClub, and Magoosh.
During the exam I felt that the questions were not too difficult and not too easy which is how I knew I wasn't doing that great. I got enough sleep the night before and I was not as nervous as my first take. My timing was fine, I had a little bit of time left over in the end but not too much.
I noticed that time was running out on the Verbal section and I got to my last RC passage with about 6 minutes remaining and skimmed it instead of taking more time. I thought I made decent choices and ended the exam.
I'm planning to take another retest and would like advice on how to improve and what to do differently.
Thanks
I recently took the GMAT for a second time and received a score of 690 (Q45, V39) which was the same as my first attempt a couple of months back.
I've been scoring in the 700s consistently on my mock tests over the last few weeks. My scores range from 720 to 770 using the GMAC CATs. I made sure not to take a practice test a week before the actual test in order to reduce fatigue. I did a few hours of study the day before my exam.
I've been studying largely on my own using common prep materials including the Manhattan books, the OG, GMATClub, and Magoosh.
During the exam I felt that the questions were not too difficult and not too easy which is how I knew I wasn't doing that great. I got enough sleep the night before and I was not as nervous as my first take. My timing was fine, I had a little bit of time left over in the end but not too much.
I noticed that time was running out on the Verbal section and I got to my last RC passage with about 6 minutes remaining and skimmed it instead of taking more time. I thought I made decent choices and ended the exam.
I'm planning to take another retest and would like advice on how to improve and what to do differently.
Thanks
09 Feb 2020, 14:47
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Hi NewAccount,
First off, a 690/Q45 is a strong Score, so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) On what date did you take your 1st Official GMAT and what were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for that attempt?
2) How long did you study before each attempt? For this 2nd attempt, how many hours did you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used over the course of ALL of your studies? What "brands" of practice CATs/mocks have you used?
4) On what 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:
5) What is your overall goal score?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
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.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 690/Q45 is a strong Score, so it could be enough to get you into your first-choice School. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) On what date did you take your 1st Official GMAT and what were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for that attempt?
2) How long did you study before each attempt? For this 2nd attempt, how many hours did you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used over the course of ALL of your studies? What "brands" of practice CATs/mocks have you used?
4) On what 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:
5) What is your overall goal score?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
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.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
10 Feb 2020, 09:30
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690 is a good score, you need a little push. Check out Most Comprehensive Article on How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT and aim for a higher score. All the best!
NewAccount
Hi
I recently took the GMAT for a second time and received a score of 690 (Q45, V39) which was the same as my first attempt a couple of months back.
I've been scoring in the 700s consistently on my mock tests over the last few weeks. My scores range from 720 to 770 using the GMAC CATs. I made sure not to take a practice test a week before the actual test in order to reduce fatigue. I did a few hours of study the day before my exam.
I've been studying largely on my own using common prep materials including the Manhattan books, the OG, GMATClub, and Magoosh.
During the exam I felt that the questions were not too difficult and not too easy which is how I knew I wasn't doing that great. I got enough sleep the night before and I was not as nervous as my first take. My timing was fine, I had a little bit of time left over in the end but not too much.
I noticed that time was running out on the Verbal section and I got to my last RC passage with about 6 minutes remaining and skimmed it instead of taking more time. I thought I made decent choices and ended the exam.
I'm planning to take another retest and would like advice on how to improve and what to do differently.
Thanks
I recently took the GMAT for a second time and received a score of 690 (Q45, V39) which was the same as my first attempt a couple of months back.
I've been scoring in the 700s consistently on my mock tests over the last few weeks. My scores range from 720 to 770 using the GMAC CATs. I made sure not to take a practice test a week before the actual test in order to reduce fatigue. I did a few hours of study the day before my exam.
I've been studying largely on my own using common prep materials including the Manhattan books, the OG, GMATClub, and Magoosh.
During the exam I felt that the questions were not too difficult and not too easy which is how I knew I wasn't doing that great. I got enough sleep the night before and I was not as nervous as my first take. My timing was fine, I had a little bit of time left over in the end but not too much.
I noticed that time was running out on the Verbal section and I got to my last RC passage with about 6 minutes remaining and skimmed it instead of taking more time. I thought I made decent choices and ended the exam.
I'm planning to take another retest and would like advice on how to improve and what to do differently.
Thanks
