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24 Jun 2024, 19:24
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Hello bb, GMATNinja, @ScottTargetTestPrep, @KarishmaB, @MartyMurray.
I need support for my retake of GMAT focus exam.
I recently gave GMAT exam with a total of 605 --> Q84/V77/D79.
In Quant, 1 got only 2 question incorrect one from Factors, one from inequalities, but because of the harsh scoring algorithm scored only 84, really disheartening.
In Verbal, I scored well below my expectations in all my 1-6 Official mocks, I scored an average of V80-81. Seeingn that score on the exam day, really broke me from inside.
In DI, I performed carefully in the exam, and score above my expectations. On the test day out of 7 DI questions wrong, I got 5 in Data sufficiency, out of which 3 were Non-Math related DS questions.
On all my official mocks I scored somewhat in range of 635 --> 645.
My concern/queries are, What should I do right the next time?
--> These are the steps that I think I should do :
For Quant, resolve the OGs questions and practice more and more,
For Verbal, Last time I deviated from OG and started solving from other sources...this time I plan to solve only from OG(resolve all the questions), But In any exam(real or mocks) I was never able to attempt more than 20 questions, leaving last three questions mostly from CR section. I was scoring around 70-80%ile in RC and 40-50%ile in CR(as I was skipping 3-4 questions..so It dropped considerably), To reduce my time taken per question, I am planning not to write anything on scratch pad and make mental notes for RC. In CR,I never write anything on the pad and still take around 2-2.5 min per question in analysing and assuring that I am reading all the details. Is there anything else that i can do to improve my score?
For DI, I am practicing all the OG questions again, this time making a mental note of why I got a question wrong.
I need to understand, if there is anything I can do better or avoid before my retake(planning it by End of July). Also What should be my section order for giving the test, Last time I gave Q--> V--> D. But I feel, the last few questions that i missed in Verbal were easy and that's why the score dropped. Same goes with first question of DI, which would be easy as I underperfomed in Verbal.
Below is my Time and Performance chart for each section
Quant :
, Verbal :
Data Insight :
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I need support for my retake of GMAT focus exam.
I recently gave GMAT exam with a total of 605 --> Q84/V77/D79.
In Quant, 1 got only 2 question incorrect one from Factors, one from inequalities, but because of the harsh scoring algorithm scored only 84, really disheartening.
In Verbal, I scored well below my expectations in all my 1-6 Official mocks, I scored an average of V80-81. Seeingn that score on the exam day, really broke me from inside.
In DI, I performed carefully in the exam, and score above my expectations. On the test day out of 7 DI questions wrong, I got 5 in Data sufficiency, out of which 3 were Non-Math related DS questions.
On all my official mocks I scored somewhat in range of 635 --> 645.
My concern/queries are, What should I do right the next time?
--> These are the steps that I think I should do :
For Quant, resolve the OGs questions and practice more and more,
For Verbal, Last time I deviated from OG and started solving from other sources...this time I plan to solve only from OG(resolve all the questions), But In any exam(real or mocks) I was never able to attempt more than 20 questions, leaving last three questions mostly from CR section. I was scoring around 70-80%ile in RC and 40-50%ile in CR(as I was skipping 3-4 questions..so It dropped considerably), To reduce my time taken per question, I am planning not to write anything on scratch pad and make mental notes for RC. In CR,I never write anything on the pad and still take around 2-2.5 min per question in analysing and assuring that I am reading all the details. Is there anything else that i can do to improve my score?
For DI, I am practicing all the OG questions again, this time making a mental note of why I got a question wrong.
I need to understand, if there is anything I can do better or avoid before my retake(planning it by End of July). Also What should be my section order for giving the test, Last time I gave Q--> V--> D. But I feel, the last few questions that i missed in Verbal were easy and that's why the score dropped. Same goes with first question of DI, which would be easy as I underperfomed in Verbal.
Below is my Time and Performance chart for each section
Quant :
, Verbal :
Data Insight :
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GMAT-Club-Forum-aqsmbjri.png [ 43.67 KiB | Viewed 482 times ]
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24 Jun 2024, 21:12
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Hi 1616,
Here are my thoughts on your plan for the verbal section:
1. It's generally a good idea to focus on official questions. However, you can also include LSAT and GRE questions if you don't have too many GMAT questions left to solve. It's the nonofficial (test prep) questions you need to watch out for. Not all such sources are bad, but many are.
2. Making notes for every CR question will almost certainly put a lot of pressure on your timing, so your current approach is fine. Most test takers don't use the noteboard (much). Maybe just for the long RC(s), if necessary?
3. Try not to be too careful ("analysing and assuring that I am reading all the details"). That said, I get where you're coming from on this. All I'm saying is we'll probably end up taking more time the farther we get from normal reading.
All the best.
25 Jun 2024, 10:09
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Consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for CR. For RC, becoming familiar with how inference questions work could also be helpful. You could also consider including working with a study buddy. If you can find someone who is strong in areas you're not and needs help with areas you're strong on, that could be a good fit. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you can check out/sign up to.
How to score high on GMAT Verbal.
How to score high on GMAT Verbal.
