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16 Sep 2023, 08:53
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Hi
I have been preparing for GMAT since 2023 beginning and as I am a full time working professional so I decided to set aside a longer time to prepare for GMAT unlike a lot of people who just set aside a 2-3 months for GMAT preparation and end up getting great scores.
I have booked my GMAT Online slot on 15th Oct. As the test date is coming closer, suddenly my mock scores have started decreasing like anything and I am super scared.
I have written 9 mocks since Mar'23 and the scores are as below:
1. Manhattan CAT 1: 640 (Q42,V35) (test completed on 25/3/2023)
2. Official practice test 1: 500 (Q37, V22) (test completed on 8/04/2023)
3.Official practice test 2: 550 (Q48,V19) (test completed on 13/5/2023)
4.Official practice test 3: 610 (Q48, V26) (test completed on 15/7/2023)
5.Official practice test 4. 680 (Q46, V37) (test completed on 5/8/2023)
6. Official practice test 2(retake): 550 (Q42,V24) (test completed on 21/8/2023)
7.Official practice test 5: (Q48,V28) 650 (test completed on 26/8/2023)
8. Manhattan CAT 2: 560 (Q38,V29) (test completed on 02/09/2023)
9. Manhattan CAT 3: 520 (Q34,V27) (test completed on 16/09/2023)
I am not able to understand how practicing further can bring my scores down .
Sources of study which I used :
Magoosh (studied as per its 3 month study plan)
Official Guide 2022
Now since one week, I have also started to practice GMAT club Forum Quiz so that I get questions from all the sources...
One thing I want to add is that there have been many mocks where I was not able to finish the entire section especially in verbal and the running timer really freaks me out and makes it hard for me to concentrate on the Question . It keeps coming to my mind that if I take too much time on a particular question, I will not be able to finish the section.
My target score is 700+ (because that is what most of the schools consider for MBA admissions)
Please help as I don't know where am I going wrong
I have been preparing for GMAT since 2023 beginning and as I am a full time working professional so I decided to set aside a longer time to prepare for GMAT unlike a lot of people who just set aside a 2-3 months for GMAT preparation and end up getting great scores.
I have booked my GMAT Online slot on 15th Oct. As the test date is coming closer, suddenly my mock scores have started decreasing like anything and I am super scared.
I have written 9 mocks since Mar'23 and the scores are as below:
1. Manhattan CAT 1: 640 (Q42,V35) (test completed on 25/3/2023)
2. Official practice test 1: 500 (Q37, V22) (test completed on 8/04/2023)
3.Official practice test 2: 550 (Q48,V19) (test completed on 13/5/2023)
4.Official practice test 3: 610 (Q48, V26) (test completed on 15/7/2023)
5.Official practice test 4. 680 (Q46, V37) (test completed on 5/8/2023)
6. Official practice test 2(retake): 550 (Q42,V24) (test completed on 21/8/2023)
7.Official practice test 5: (Q48,V28) 650 (test completed on 26/8/2023)
8. Manhattan CAT 2: 560 (Q38,V29) (test completed on 02/09/2023)
9. Manhattan CAT 3: 520 (Q34,V27) (test completed on 16/09/2023)
I am not able to understand how practicing further can bring my scores down .
Sources of study which I used :
Magoosh (studied as per its 3 month study plan)
Official Guide 2022
Now since one week, I have also started to practice GMAT club Forum Quiz so that I get questions from all the sources...
One thing I want to add is that there have been many mocks where I was not able to finish the entire section especially in verbal and the running timer really freaks me out and makes it hard for me to concentrate on the Question . It keeps coming to my mind that if I take too much time on a particular question, I will not be able to finish the section.
My target score is 700+ (because that is what most of the schools consider for MBA admissions)
Please help as I don't know where am I going wrong
16 Sep 2023, 12:15
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Consider using question/time markers. Might be worth checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for SC and CR as well. For RC, becoming familiar with how inference questions work could also be helpful.
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16 Sep 2023, 13:20
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Hi Siera,
To start, there are a variety of factors that can impact your performance on a CAT/mock, including the type of Exam that you're using, the time of day that you start the Exam, the testing conditions, how well-rested you are, the section-order, whether you see any 'repeat' questions or not, etc., so we have to consider these details when assessing your various results.
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:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) Are you planning to take the At-home GMAT or are you planning to take your GMAT at a Test Facility?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
www.empowergmat.com
To start, there are a variety of factors that can impact your performance on a CAT/mock, including the type of Exam that you're using, the time of day that you start the Exam, the testing conditions, how well-rested you are, the section-order, whether you see any 'repeat' questions or not, etc., so we have to consider these details when assessing your various results.
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:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) Are you planning to take the At-home GMAT or are you planning to take your GMAT at a Test Facility?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
www.empowergmat.com
