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27 May 2019, 07:36
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Hello all,
Let me sum up my profile:
Age 24, Italian graduated from national top school (studied two degrees simultaneously) with quite good (not excellent) GPA, international work experience and extracurricular awards. Currently working for top consulting firm (MBB), aiming to go to M7 class of '22 or '23, where the avg score (my target score) is ~730.
This journey started September last year, when, without even knowing what the GMAT was, I went for my first attempt with literally no preparation (3 days lol). Scored 570 (obviously).
I let it go for many months, as I would not be applying for any b-school until August this year (early season in CBS). Convinced that I needed some studying, I started preparing ~2 months ago (could take advantage of one week of holidays and also dedicated all 8 weekends to study ~8 hours a day). Took the TTP accelerated course and kept practicing verbal on GMATclub, though was mostly dedicated to training quant, as it is definitely not my field of expertise. Bought all mock tests and took them.
EP1 and EP2 went pretty well, as I remembered some questions from those 3 days I prepared the first attempt, so I won't even mention the scores. Rest of the tests were 690, 700, 720 and 700 again (although I did not strictly respect the rules of 8 minute breaks and not pausing the exam at any moment..). Though I had not reached my score, I decided to take another shot last week and scored 680 (Q44, V38). I felt time was running crazy fast, many of the concepts I thought to have clear did not work out through the questions (especially in Quant, where I ended up guessing a bunch of questions). On the other hand, one of the RC passages seemed totally impossible for me due to both its complexity and my fatigue (left Verbal for last). I left the test center absolutely disappointed with myself and a bit lost on what next steps to take.
I am still decided to prepare my applications for this August, but I need some advice on how to proceed. How tough is it of coming from a Q44 to a 48+? What source should I use? As I said, I already took the accelerated TTP course (though being honest did not complete each exercise as they command (so, no blame on them). What other sources are decent for quant and verbal preparation? Is it feasable to score 720+ before August being only able to study on weekends?
Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it.
Let me sum up my profile:
Age 24, Italian graduated from national top school (studied two degrees simultaneously) with quite good (not excellent) GPA, international work experience and extracurricular awards. Currently working for top consulting firm (MBB), aiming to go to M7 class of '22 or '23, where the avg score (my target score) is ~730.
This journey started September last year, when, without even knowing what the GMAT was, I went for my first attempt with literally no preparation (3 days lol). Scored 570 (obviously).
I let it go for many months, as I would not be applying for any b-school until August this year (early season in CBS). Convinced that I needed some studying, I started preparing ~2 months ago (could take advantage of one week of holidays and also dedicated all 8 weekends to study ~8 hours a day). Took the TTP accelerated course and kept practicing verbal on GMATclub, though was mostly dedicated to training quant, as it is definitely not my field of expertise. Bought all mock tests and took them.
EP1 and EP2 went pretty well, as I remembered some questions from those 3 days I prepared the first attempt, so I won't even mention the scores. Rest of the tests were 690, 700, 720 and 700 again (although I did not strictly respect the rules of 8 minute breaks and not pausing the exam at any moment..). Though I had not reached my score, I decided to take another shot last week and scored 680 (Q44, V38). I felt time was running crazy fast, many of the concepts I thought to have clear did not work out through the questions (especially in Quant, where I ended up guessing a bunch of questions). On the other hand, one of the RC passages seemed totally impossible for me due to both its complexity and my fatigue (left Verbal for last). I left the test center absolutely disappointed with myself and a bit lost on what next steps to take.
I am still decided to prepare my applications for this August, but I need some advice on how to proceed. How tough is it of coming from a Q44 to a 48+? What source should I use? As I said, I already took the accelerated TTP course (though being honest did not complete each exercise as they command (so, no blame on them). What other sources are decent for quant and verbal preparation? Is it feasable to score 720+ before August being only able to study on weekends?
Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it.
27 May 2019, 08:00
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Hi WillESP
congratulations for the 680, Not bad for a start.
From 44 to 48 in quant is not difficult at all, and you have time for that.
you are doing great in verbal. V38 means 84% already. 44Q is 61%, so you have a lot of space to improve.
I have a comment on your studying hours. Studying only on weekends is not a good idea.
GMAT requires perseverance and continuity. You have to practice daily even if few number of questions. You must commit to daily task.
If you are targeting 720+, you should aim for more than 48 in quant. 48Q/38V would yield 700.
You should aim for at least 49Q. Besides, +1 improvement in verbal means a lot, so you should at least practice frequently on verbal to maintain your level.
I recommend GMATclub utimate guide (https://gmatclub.com/forum/ultimate-gmat-quantitative-megathread-244512.html) and question bank (https://gmatclub.com/forum/search.php?view=search_tags) for practicing quant.
During your weekdays, you can work on easy and medium level questions, and keep difficult ones for the weekends.
Also benefit from your error log to write notes and track your performance and wrong questions to revise
congratulations for the 680, Not bad for a start.
From 44 to 48 in quant is not difficult at all, and you have time for that.
you are doing great in verbal. V38 means 84% already. 44Q is 61%, so you have a lot of space to improve.
I have a comment on your studying hours. Studying only on weekends is not a good idea.
GMAT requires perseverance and continuity. You have to practice daily even if few number of questions. You must commit to daily task.
If you are targeting 720+, you should aim for more than 48 in quant. 48Q/38V would yield 700.
You should aim for at least 49Q. Besides, +1 improvement in verbal means a lot, so you should at least practice frequently on verbal to maintain your level.
I recommend GMATclub utimate guide (https://gmatclub.com/forum/ultimate-gmat-quantitative-megathread-244512.html) and question bank (https://gmatclub.com/forum/search.php?view=search_tags) for practicing quant.
During your weekdays, you can work on easy and medium level questions, and keep difficult ones for the weekends.
Also benefit from your error log to write notes and track your performance and wrong questions to revise
27 May 2019, 10:05
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for a daily practice on gmatclub , follow bunuel.
He publish daily set of around 20 quant questions
These are quite tough and diverse and will deginitely challenge you .
This will be best thing to practice quant daily.
Posted from my mobile device
He publish daily set of around 20 quant questions
These are quite tough and diverse and will deginitely challenge you .
This will be best thing to practice quant daily.
Posted from my mobile device
