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09 Mar 2022, 11:57
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Hi there,
My exam is a week away and I feel like I found the worst time to plateau.
The past three practise tests I've taken have scores of
oldest score - 680 (v - 38 and q - 45)
620 (v - 31 and q - 44)
newest one 640 (v 32 and q 44)
According to my analysis most of the questions I'm answering incorrectly are within the 600-700 difficulty level. Do you think if I focus on the harder problems I can still work on improving my score and the time is enough ? Any tips on how I can maximise the score will be greatly appreciated.
I am in almost a state of panic but I know I'm doing the best I can so I will not dwell on it too much.
*deep breathes*
Anyone who has faced this issue when you wrote the test first time please feel free to give me advice
My exam is a week away and I feel like I found the worst time to plateau.
The past three practise tests I've taken have scores of
oldest score - 680 (v - 38 and q - 45)
620 (v - 31 and q - 44)
newest one 640 (v 32 and q 44)
According to my analysis most of the questions I'm answering incorrectly are within the 600-700 difficulty level. Do you think if I focus on the harder problems I can still work on improving my score and the time is enough ? Any tips on how I can maximise the score will be greatly appreciated.
I am in almost a state of panic but I know I'm doing the best I can so I will not dwell on it too much.
*deep breathes*
Anyone who has faced this issue when you wrote the test first time please feel free to give me advice
09 Mar 2022, 18:14
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Hi anuhyam,
There are various 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, etc. In addition, if you frequently find yourself "narrowing the answers down to 2 choices and then 'guessing'", then that could also impact your results (especially on days in which you are overly lucky or unlucky with your guesses).
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:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) 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: Rich.C@empowergmat.com
There are various 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, etc. In addition, if you frequently find yourself "narrowing the answers down to 2 choices and then 'guessing'", then that could also impact your results (especially on days in which you are overly lucky or unlucky with your guesses).
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:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) 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: Rich.C@empowergmat.com
09 Mar 2022, 20:37
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Hi anuhyam,
There are various 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, etc. In addition, if you frequently find yourself "narrowing the answers down to 2 choices and then 'guessing'", then that could also impact your results (especially on days in which you are overly lucky or unlucky with your guesses).
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:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) 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: Rich.C@empowergmat
There are various 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, etc. In addition, if you frequently find yourself "narrowing the answers down to 2 choices and then 'guessing'", then that could also impact your results (especially on days in which you are overly lucky or unlucky with your guesses).
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:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) 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: Rich.C@empowergmat
Hey Rich,
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week? - I have been prepping for my exam since November and I study 2-3 hours on weekdays and 6 hours on the weekends (I work full-time)
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used? I've only relied on the OG and the quant and verbal review guides since they are the most dependable based on the conversations I've read on this forum
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)? Since the exam is coming closer - I've been taking tests every weekend.
02-13-2022 - Score 640 - Verbal 32 and Quant 46
02-20-2022 - Score 600 - Verbal 27 and Quant 45
02-27-2022 - Score 680 - Verbal 38 and Quant 45
03-06-2022 - Score 620 - Verbal 31 and Quant 44
03-09-2022 - Score 640 - Verbal 32 and Quant 46
I see a pattern here - quant is on the ball park of 45-47 but verbal seems to have a higher range of scores. But - the pattern of answering questions in the exam taken on 02-20-2022 was Quant, Verbal, AWA and IR as opposed to the other exams taken with the verbal first format.
I know I'm good at math and I can definitely increase my score and push it to 50ish and verbal is a black hole of effort for me honestly.
4) What is your overall goal score? Anything around the ball park of 700 and above would be absolutely great. I have a decent profile and I've worked for some great companies im sure I have good stuff to offer.
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to? I plan on applying to the august 2023 intake (so I have time)- planning on applying to Carnegie melon, north western amongst others (this is the best case scenario, fingers crossed)
But I really hope I don't have to take this test again. (fingers crossed)
