Expectations for GMAT

Question

Hi,

I have my GMAT exam scheduled for the upcoming month. I have the following scores on my few recent mock tests. What can I expect on the D-day? Please also give some suggestions for the same. Thanks

Official Mocks

GMAT Prep-1 (Q51 V42) 770 (3rd June) 
GMAT Prep-2 (Q51 V42) 770 (11th June)
GMAT Prep-3 (Q51 V41) 760 (30th July)

Other Mocks

Experts Global Mock-2 09/Jul/23 730 Q50 V39
Experts Global Mock-3 12/Jul/23 730 Q51 V37
Experts Global Mock-4 16/Jul/23 770 Q51 V42
Experts Global Mock-5 24/Jul/23 700 Q50 V34
Experts Global Mock-6 25/Jul/23 740 Q50 V40
Experts Global Mock-7 29/Jul/23 740 Q50 V40

Manhattan CAT#1 27/Jul/23 720 Q51 V37

(This was a reattempt. I took this exam first around 12 months ago to identify if GMAT is the right fit for me; I scored 650 on the first attempt (Q51, V31))

I have realised that QA is not an issue for me, so for additional practice, I also did the Verbal section from the first E-Gmat mock and got a V42.

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi aytida,

Were the questions on your official practice tests "fresh"? If they were, you are most likely on track for a very good score. In fact, if you were one of my students, I'd ask you to consider taking the GMAT immediately (as in, within a week or so) instead of waiting another month. That said, no practice test can simulate exam-day pressure, so I don't think you should cancel your current appointment.

If you decide to go ahead with only your current appointment, don't take all the official practice tests, just in case you need to retake.

All the best.

eurasian · Answer

Thank you, Arun, for your reply.

Yes, the questions were fresh. My appointment is in next week only (next month starts tomorrow. 😅)

Also, do you recommend giving the fourth official mock, or should I leave it and give a third-party mock or now no mock at all?

AjiteshArun · Answer

That's perfect! You are either at or close to a (a!) "peak". Very few test takers go in with scores higher than yours. I would advise you to take one last official practice test, but this is really your call. Do you need to lock your time management strategy down? Do you think you need to further develop your test-taking skills? There's no right or wrong answer here. Just make sure that you have the basics in place (like ID and test centre location, if not online) and that you get a good night's sleep before the test. I'll be sure to check this thread next month for some good news!

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Fair to say 3 consecutive fresh Official-Mock 760+ scores is a positive sign of doing something similar on your actual exam. You can check the Share GMAT Experience subforum to get a sense how people have scored on their mocks versus their actual tests. Nice Q51 consistency by the way. Might be worth taking another Official-Mock or two before your actual test depending on how much time is remaining. If your test is only a week away, consider saving one or two Official-Mocks in case you retake for any reason.

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selberenova · Answer

You are set to have a great score just looking at your mock results. But this all depends on how you manage your anxiety/ stress during the actual GMAT exam. Make sure to take the test with no expectations. Give your best!

Let us know how it goes

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

You seem to be in a great spot! I think it's worth taking the 4th practice exam.

eurasian · Answer

Scored a 740 on the official (Q51, V38) today.

To be honest, I expected something like V40 or above considering my mock performances, but nonetheless I am okay with this. (I have no other choice.🥲)

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

All the best going forward. Stellar Q51. If you decide to retake for any reason, consider working on your solving approach. Perhaps work with a study buddy who is really strong on Verbal but needs help with Quant. The ESR may also shed some light.

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AjiteshArun · Answer

740 is an amazing score! Congratulations, and all the best for your applications.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

740 is still an awesome score! Thank you for sharing!

eurasian · Answer

Hi

Can experts please analyse my ESR and share their insights?

Thanks

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Other experts, please share your opinions as well.

Thanks.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Might be worth looking at/working on your time management. Your average time per question during Q4 Verbal was 0:58, for example. Consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for SC as well. If you can find a study buddy who is strong on SC and needs help with Quant, that could be a good fit given your Q51. Using official questions (i.e. from the Official-Guide 2022) for practice would also be a solid choice.

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eurasian · Answer

I am the happiest person, given that SC is discarded on the focussed edition.

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