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I scored a 280 in my first mock test should I give up?

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I scored a 280 in my first mock test should I give up? [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2020, 10:26
I took my first mock test with almost no preparation and scored a 280. I am extremely disheartened.
I was planning to apply to universities for Sept 2021 intake.
I might have to take my GMAT by 25th December in order to have my scores with me before applying.
I have 24 days to prepare. I am ready to give 8-9 hours a day for preparation.
Will I be able to cross 600 at least. (My aim was to touch 650).
Is it possible to do it or should I give up and start looking for other options?
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Re: I scored a 280 in my first mock test should I give up? [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2020, 12:37
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GMAT is not an exam that could be cracked with just a few days of prep when you are starting from around 300.

You are the best person to make the decision for yourself. All the best!
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Re: I scored a 280 in my first mock test should I give up? [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2020, 12:58
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It really depends on how many nervous mistakes you’ve made. If you had to skip a bunch of questions at the end or you did not finish answering the last 10 questions, your score in reality may be a lot higher if you do your timing differently. At the same time, if one of the concept you saw on the test a foreign to you and will have to be learned, that means you have a longer road

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Re: I scored a 280 in my first mock test should I give up? [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2020, 18:39
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It really depends on how many nervous mistakes you’ve made. If you had to skip a bunch of questions at the end or you did not finish answering the last 10 questions, your score in reality may be a lot higher if you do your timing differently. At the same time, if one of the concept you saw on the test a foreign to you and will have to be learned, that means you have a longer road

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Hey,
Yes, I did leave a bunch of questions in both sections due to a shortage of time.
Do you think it's wise enough to continue with the preparations as I can extend my exam date till 15th Jan which would leave me with 45 days to prepare or should I start looking at other options?
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