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Plan to move from 680 to 720
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09 Dec 2020, 05:01
09 Dec 2020, 05:01
Hi, I have taken both the free mocks from GMAT:
Mock 1: 640 (Q48, V31)
Mock 2: 680 (Q47, V35)
I need some guidance on what should I do in the remaining 20 days before my exam to reach 700+, ideally 720. Any help will be really appreciated.
I have not yet completed OG, so I moved on to that, but realized it may not be the best thing to spend my 20 days on.
Mock 1: 640 (Q48, V31)
Mock 2: 680 (Q47, V35)
I need some guidance on what should I do in the remaining 20 days before my exam to reach 700+, ideally 720. Any help will be really appreciated.
I have not yet completed OG, so I moved on to that, but realized it may not be the best thing to spend my 20 days on.
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Joined: 16 Aug 2015
Posts: 10148
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GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42
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Re: Plan to move from 680 to 720
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09 Dec 2020, 08:34
09 Dec 2020, 08:34
Expert Reply
Hello Prem,
GMAT club is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, and many more. You are recommended to visit various posts and utilize this forum in the best efficient way.
Your mock score is decent. You can surely do better.
You can schedule a Free counseling session for 20 mins(https://calendly.com/mathrevolution/1-o ... th=2020-12) with one of our experts if you want detailed advice on your current study plans.
With my GMAT tutoring, guidance, and counseling experience, we have to accept a fact with a pinch of salt that diagnostic/ mock test scores are above then what one should expect in a real test. There is often a dropping in the score. Some students have even experienced a drop of 100 pointers. It is one of the realities, and your preparation should not sideline this fact.
A couple of things that can be a noticeable barrier to your scores would be some or all of the below.
• Inefficiency by using time-consuming Conventional method to tackle DS and PS questions still
• No expert support (maybe) who can tutor, analyze, and guide you during your learning especially on hard level questions while stably hitting middle-level questions.
• Lack of many updated questions and practice in the recent exam trend
• Not well aligned with time to solve questions.
Also, make a note of various possible combinations to achieve a score of 700+. The possible scores will help you track your performance after taking the mock or practice test. It will also help you maintain balance in both the sections, and you will always be in a great position to allot the study hours to a specific area accordingly.
Possible score combinations: Q45/V41, Q46/V40, Q48/V38, Q50/V36
You can try our diagnostic test: https://www.mathrevolution.com/diagnost ... Memberfree] and receive a comprehensive study guide by topic. This test will help you understand your weak areas. You can also connect with our expert one to one for a complimentary session to understand the score better. There are also many free materials available in the GMAT Club.
We recommend learning unique, alternative time-saving approaches [VARIABLE APPROACH to hit DS questions accurately in less time and IVY Approach for PS questions]. You can check the applications of the mentioned approaches on our various posts in the GMAT club. Also, make sure that you revise your basic concepts every week on any one day.
Below are two useful links.
Ultimate Q51 guide: https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-ultimate ... l#p1613600
Breakdown of GMAT math questions and types: https://gmatclub.com/forum/overview-of-gmat-math-question-types-and-patterns-on-the-gmat-211809.html#p1641411
You can visit the Math Revolution and get access to our 7-day full on-demand course (27 topics, 490 subtopics, and 1,500 questions) for free trial lessons and free videos. 700+ level questions https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/questionbank) are separately available, too.
Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost up.
Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to compete with time and hence will be able to learn time-management.
We appreciate your time and patience in reading this reply.
If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can reach us at info@mathrevolution.com.
Success is within your reach.
Good luck!
Punit Joshi
GMAT club is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, and many more. You are recommended to visit various posts and utilize this forum in the best efficient way.
Your mock score is decent. You can surely do better.
You can schedule a Free counseling session for 20 mins(https://calendly.com/mathrevolution/1-o ... th=2020-12) with one of our experts if you want detailed advice on your current study plans.
With my GMAT tutoring, guidance, and counseling experience, we have to accept a fact with a pinch of salt that diagnostic/ mock test scores are above then what one should expect in a real test. There is often a dropping in the score. Some students have even experienced a drop of 100 pointers. It is one of the realities, and your preparation should not sideline this fact.
A couple of things that can be a noticeable barrier to your scores would be some or all of the below.
• Inefficiency by using time-consuming Conventional method to tackle DS and PS questions still
• No expert support (maybe) who can tutor, analyze, and guide you during your learning especially on hard level questions while stably hitting middle-level questions.
• Lack of many updated questions and practice in the recent exam trend
• Not well aligned with time to solve questions.
Also, make a note of various possible combinations to achieve a score of 700+. The possible scores will help you track your performance after taking the mock or practice test. It will also help you maintain balance in both the sections, and you will always be in a great position to allot the study hours to a specific area accordingly.
Possible score combinations: Q45/V41, Q46/V40, Q48/V38, Q50/V36
You can try our diagnostic test: https://www.mathrevolution.com/diagnost ... Memberfree] and receive a comprehensive study guide by topic. This test will help you understand your weak areas. You can also connect with our expert one to one for a complimentary session to understand the score better. There are also many free materials available in the GMAT Club.
We recommend learning unique, alternative time-saving approaches [VARIABLE APPROACH to hit DS questions accurately in less time and IVY Approach for PS questions]. You can check the applications of the mentioned approaches on our various posts in the GMAT club. Also, make sure that you revise your basic concepts every week on any one day.
Below are two useful links.
Ultimate Q51 guide: https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-ultimate ... l#p1613600
Breakdown of GMAT math questions and types: https://gmatclub.com/forum/overview-of-gmat-math-question-types-and-patterns-on-the-gmat-211809.html#p1641411
You can visit the Math Revolution and get access to our 7-day full on-demand course (27 topics, 490 subtopics, and 1,500 questions) for free trial lessons and free videos. 700+ level questions https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/questionbank) are separately available, too.
Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost up.
Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to compete with time and hence will be able to learn time-management.
We appreciate your time and patience in reading this reply.
If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can reach us at info@mathrevolution.com.
Success is within your reach.
Good luck!
Punit Joshi
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Joined: 07 May 2019
Posts: 3410
Given Kudos: 68
Location: India
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V41
GMAT 2: 760 Q51 V40
Re: Plan to move from 680 to 720
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15 Dec 2020, 03:08
15 Dec 2020, 03:08
Expert Reply
prem170888 wrote:
Hi, I have taken both the free mocks from GMAT:
Mock 1: 640 (Q48, V31)
Mock 2: 680 (Q47, V35)
I need some guidance on what should I do in the remaining 20 days before my exam to reach 700+, ideally 720. Any help will be really appreciated.
I have not yet completed OG, so I moved on to that, but realized it may not be the best thing to spend my 20 days on.
Mock 1: 640 (Q48, V31)
Mock 2: 680 (Q47, V35)
I need some guidance on what should I do in the remaining 20 days before my exam to reach 700+, ideally 720. Any help will be really appreciated.
I have not yet completed OG, so I moved on to that, but realized it may not be the best thing to spend my 20 days on.
Hi Prem,
You are in a good position to take your score to 720. You have to tweak your approach a little for a few things. But to suggest you specifically, I would like to know few more details such as
- the areas you are faltering in,
- the way you approached your preparation till now and
- the methods you use to solve questions.
Answers to these will help me understand your concerns and guide you in a better way. Because 20 days is a very short period and to improve your score in such a short span, your study plan has to be perfect. So, I suggest you to get in touch with me over a call so that we can have a detailed discussion regarding the same and quickly make a study plan. You can use the below link to get in touch with me.
