EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi dealnuke,
Since this appears to be your first post at GMATClub, I'm not sure whether we've ever discussed your prior studies or not (if you emailed me at some point in the past, then I'd like to know your real name so that I can review any past discussions that we may have had). If you would rather not share that information publicly, then you can PM or email me directly.
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Your first 3 Official attempts all show the relative consistency of your performances on Test Day - you essentially performed the same each time (about 610 +/- a few Scaled points) even though you took those Exams over the course of a little over a year. Considering how much higher you were scoring on your CATs, you were either taking your CATs in an unrealistic fashion or there were aspects to Test Day that you were not properly preparing for (or both). You clearly improved on your 4th attempt, but some of the same issues that hurt your performance in the Verbal section were still happening. Your 5th attempt this past summer was fairly close to your 4th attempt.
At this point, it sounds like you may have taken some of your CATs multiple times, so you would have seen some 'repeat' questions during those repeated attempts. Unfortunately, seeing even a few of those repeat questions will throw off the scoring Algorithm and your pacing, stress and energy levels will all be 'better' than they normally would be - which would lead to an 'inflated' score result. However you choose to proceed, you will need some NEW CATs (with questions that you have not seen before).
Have you purchased the Enhanced Score Report for your most recent GMAT? 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 (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
Beyond that data, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your timeline and your goals:
1) What 'brands' of CATs have you used during your studies? Do you have any 'leftover' CATs from any of those groups of CATs?
2) What is your goal score?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Hi Rich,
Thank you for taking out time to respond to me. You voice notes were a huge help in increasing my score.
I agree the score might be inflated for the later attempts. However, I dont particularly remember answers to the previous attempted mocks and given that the attempts varied over 2 years, it might not play that big a role.
The major issue is that i have practised, all possible GMAT questions, Including
OG 10, 12, 16 and 18. Specially for verbal. Also the supplement books for each sections. Old GMAT prep questions which I could find here. Probably that is why I am appalled as to where the issue is.
To answer your questions
1. GMAT Prep, Manhattan, Veritas - all tests; 1 test from Kaplan, 1 from the Economist, all tests from
Magoosh2. My goal score when I started was around 750 to be honest, but over time and mulkelltiple disappointments I will be more than happy with a 720-730. I come from a decent strategy consulting profile with a big 4 firm with half a decade experience.
3. Again, this has changed a lot over time. When I started my preparation, Kellogg was the place to be as most of my friends and co workers are at and it was in line with my goals. However, overtime this aspiration, though not dead, has surely subside.
Right now, I am just wondering how to go about this final attempt. Should i look for questions on gmatclub, the sources to refer to. Looking forward to your reply.
I will share 2 of my ESRs with you over personal message.
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09 Oct 2018, 22:50
