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jayjani
Joined: 10 Feb 2017
Last visit: 05 Jul 2019
Posts: 7
Given Kudos: 47
Location: India
Schools: ISB '19 (D) Schulich Sept 18 Intake (II)
GMAT 1: 690 Q51 V31
GPA: 3.4
06 Mar 2017, 07:00
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After over 2 months of GMAT preparation that included all MGMAT books, OG problems and Powerscore CR Bible, I gave my 1st GMAT Prep Test. These were the results - 700 with Q48 (21 correct, 15 incorrect) and V38 (28 correct, 13 incorrect).
Since, I was aiming for a 750 score, I decided to study further and from variety of sources.
I went through free e-GMAT videos, MGMAT Advanced Quant, and few notes from GMAT Club.
Thereafter, I gave few more tests and had these results: MGMAT CAT-1 - 650 (Q42, V37)
Economist Free - 620 (Q50, V27; Weird Score although I had just 3 incorrect in Quant & 7 incorrect in Verbal)
Kaplan Test - 680 (Q48 ,V36)
MGMAT CAT-2 - 670 (Q45, V36)
GMAT Prep-2 - 670 (Q50, V31; 7 incorrect in quant and 11 incorrect in verbal)
I was extremely disheartened when I saw that my score dipped in Prep-2. When I gave my 1st Prep test, I didn't knew time mattered so much and ended up missing a question in Verbal and hence, it seemed certain that I will score higher in the next Prep exam. After giving other tests, I thought my scores were on increasing trend and all that halted with the 2nd Prep test.
On analyzing further, I found out that I had done fewer questions incorrectly in both Q & V in Prep-2 compared to Prep-1.
Incorrect ratio for CR:SC:RC was 6:3:2. Even prior to the exam, I observed that I was doing lot more CR questions incorrectly.
Since, there are not many fixed set of rules in CR, I don't know how to proceed. I have gone through e-GMAT videos, Ron Purewal's videos and Powerscore Bible. I have practiced all OG problems and yet, I feel my performance in CR is deteriorating. I am even taking more time on CRs.
Should I pause studying for few days and read other content ? I haven't read any news site/paper/magazines in last month.
I am planning to give GMAT at the end of this month. Is that gap sufficient to improve ?
Also, I am learning SC solely from Ron's videos now. Is that correct (since I am improving on SC segment, it seems to be the right thing at the moment) ?
I am not focussing much on RCs as I am doing well in it. Even, on the prep, I did 2 RC's incorrectly because of less time.
Please analyze these and reply. I have little time remaining and after finishing studying lot of resources, I am lost on what to do next ?
Since, I was aiming for a 750 score, I decided to study further and from variety of sources.
I went through free e-GMAT videos, MGMAT Advanced Quant, and few notes from GMAT Club.
Thereafter, I gave few more tests and had these results: MGMAT CAT-1 - 650 (Q42, V37)
Economist Free - 620 (Q50, V27; Weird Score although I had just 3 incorrect in Quant & 7 incorrect in Verbal)
Kaplan Test - 680 (Q48 ,V36)
MGMAT CAT-2 - 670 (Q45, V36)
GMAT Prep-2 - 670 (Q50, V31; 7 incorrect in quant and 11 incorrect in verbal)
I was extremely disheartened when I saw that my score dipped in Prep-2. When I gave my 1st Prep test, I didn't knew time mattered so much and ended up missing a question in Verbal and hence, it seemed certain that I will score higher in the next Prep exam. After giving other tests, I thought my scores were on increasing trend and all that halted with the 2nd Prep test.
On analyzing further, I found out that I had done fewer questions incorrectly in both Q & V in Prep-2 compared to Prep-1.
Incorrect ratio for CR:SC:RC was 6:3:2. Even prior to the exam, I observed that I was doing lot more CR questions incorrectly.
Since, there are not many fixed set of rules in CR, I don't know how to proceed. I have gone through e-GMAT videos, Ron Purewal's videos and Powerscore Bible. I have practiced all OG problems and yet, I feel my performance in CR is deteriorating. I am even taking more time on CRs.
Should I pause studying for few days and read other content ? I haven't read any news site/paper/magazines in last month.
I am planning to give GMAT at the end of this month. Is that gap sufficient to improve ?
Also, I am learning SC solely from Ron's videos now. Is that correct (since I am improving on SC segment, it seems to be the right thing at the moment) ?
I am not focussing much on RCs as I am doing well in it. Even, on the prep, I did 2 RC's incorrectly because of less time.
Please analyze these and reply. I have little time remaining and after finishing studying lot of resources, I am lost on what to do next ?
06 Mar 2017, 12:17
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Hi jayjani,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, most of your CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+/- a few points) - and that your general 'ability level' is in the high-600s. While it's possible that you might be able to improve (and score at a consistently higher level) studying in the way that you currently study, it's also possible that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level.
Before we can discuss how best to improve, I'd like to know a bit more about how you took these CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you'll take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, most of your CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+/- a few points) - and that your general 'ability level' is in the high-600s. While it's possible that you might be able to improve (and score at a consistently higher level) studying in the way that you currently study, it's also possible that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level.
Before we can discuss how best to improve, I'd like to know a bit more about how you took these CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you'll take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
jayjani
Joined: 10 Feb 2017
Last visit: 05 Jul 2019
Posts: 7
Given Kudos: 47
Location: India
Schools: ISB '19 (D) Schulich Sept 18 Intake (II)
GMAT 1: 690 Q51 V31
GPA: 3.4
07 Mar 2017, 03:27
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Thanks a lot Rich for the swift reply.
I am stating few details as per your query:
1. Yes, I took the entire CAT each time except for 1st MGMAT CAT, when I skipped IR.
2. Yes, I took all the exams at home.
3. No, I didn't take them at the same time as when I expect to give my official GMAT. I gave practice tests in afternoon whereas I plan to give official GMAT in the morning hours.
4. In one Kaplan test, I had to pause. Except that, I tried to follow normal process.
5. I did not take any of the same CAT more than once. However, in the 2nd GMAT Prep exam, few questions were repeated from 1st Prep exam.
I am stating few details as per your query:
1. Yes, I took the entire CAT each time except for 1st MGMAT CAT, when I skipped IR.
2. Yes, I took all the exams at home.
3. No, I didn't take them at the same time as when I expect to give my official GMAT. I gave practice tests in afternoon whereas I plan to give official GMAT in the morning hours.
4. In one Kaplan test, I had to pause. Except that, I tried to follow normal process.
5. I did not take any of the same CAT more than once. However, in the 2nd GMAT Prep exam, few questions were repeated from 1st Prep exam.
EMPOWERgmatRichC
Hi jayjani,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, most of your CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+/- a few points) - and that your general 'ability level' is in the high-600s. While it's possible that you might be able to improve (and score at a consistently higher level) studying in the way that you currently study, it's also possible that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level.
Before we can discuss how best to improve, I'd like to know a bit more about how you took these CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you'll take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, most of your CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+/- a few points) - and that your general 'ability level' is in the high-600s. While it's possible that you might be able to improve (and score at a consistently higher level) studying in the way that you currently study, it's also possible that you've gotten 'stuck' at this level.
Before we can discuss how best to improve, I'd like to know a bit more about how you took these CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you'll take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
