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Hi Guys,
I've been following the GMATClub Community for some time, and it's been immensely helpful. I've taken the GMAT a few times now and my highest score so far has been a 670 (Q42,V40). I really want to break 700.
My official scores for Quant have hovered between 42-44. However, on practice tests, I've gotten quant scores between 46-49. I want to take the test again in about 6-8 weeks. I'm willing to put in around 3-4 hours on weekdays and a bit more time on weekends.
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with all the prep material out there such as TargetTestPrep, Manhattan, Magoosh, Veritas, GMATClub tests, etc. I want to try to stay focused and not get bogged down by all the material. Any advice on how to approach the prep efficiently would be much appreciated.
I'm looking at applying to full time programs this coming Fall 2019 in Round 1. I'm looking at a few M7 schools and a couple of schools ranked between 10-20. I may also consider part time programs (Booth or NYU).
Thanks!
Regards,
Vig
I've been following the GMATClub Community for some time, and it's been immensely helpful. I've taken the GMAT a few times now and my highest score so far has been a 670 (Q42,V40). I really want to break 700.
My official scores for Quant have hovered between 42-44. However, on practice tests, I've gotten quant scores between 46-49. I want to take the test again in about 6-8 weeks. I'm willing to put in around 3-4 hours on weekdays and a bit more time on weekends.
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with all the prep material out there such as TargetTestPrep, Manhattan, Magoosh, Veritas, GMATClub tests, etc. I want to try to stay focused and not get bogged down by all the material. Any advice on how to approach the prep efficiently would be much appreciated.
I'm looking at applying to full time programs this coming Fall 2019 in Round 1. I'm looking at a few M7 schools and a couple of schools ranked between 10-20. I may also consider part time programs (Booth or NYU).
Thanks!
Regards,
Vig
10 Jun 2019, 15:52
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Hi Vig
To start, with a 670, you're closer to a 700+ than you probably realize. That having been said, since you're interested in some M7 Schools, you're likely going to have improve your Quant Scaled Score far more than what is needed to push a 670 to a 700+. Many Business Schools view an Applicant's Quant Scaled Score as an indicator of how that Applicant might handle the 'academic side' of the Program - and a Q42 won't impress anyone. That score implies that you did fairly well on most of the "math" questions that you saw on Test Day, but you made a number of little mistakes as you worked through that section and you missed out on LOTS of 'strategy-based' points. This is meant to say that by focusing on Quant Tactics, you'll be better able to increase your GMAT Score AND better impress how Business School Admissions Officers will view your potential to handle the Program.
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:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, with a 670, you're closer to a 700+ than you probably realize. That having been said, since you're interested in some M7 Schools, you're likely going to have improve your Quant Scaled Score far more than what is needed to push a 670 to a 700+. Many Business Schools view an Applicant's Quant Scaled Score as an indicator of how that Applicant might handle the 'academic side' of the Program - and a Q42 won't impress anyone. That score implies that you did fairly well on most of the "math" questions that you saw on Test Day, but you made a number of little mistakes as you worked through that section and you missed out on LOTS of 'strategy-based' points. This is meant to say that by focusing on Quant Tactics, you'll be better able to increase your GMAT Score AND better impress how Business School Admissions Officers will view your potential to handle the Program.
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:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
11 Jun 2019, 02:40
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Hi Rich,
Appreciate the feedback! As far as my studies are concerned:
1. I took the test 3 times in 2017. I studied for about a couple months before the first attempt and maybe 6 weeks or so for each subsequent attempt. After that I put off my MBA plans due to other personal commitments. I recently took the test on Feb 13, and I revised things for about a month, resulting in the 670 (highest score thus far).
2. For study materials, I've used Veritas for my most recent attempt. I gave all their mocks. When I I took the test in 2017, I primarily used Manhattan GMAT materials. I also gave just the verbal portion of their mocks.
3. In the Veritas practice tests, I've been getting between a 640-680. My verbal scores were between 34-39. My quant scores ranged from 43-47. In the Manhattan mocks, my verbal scores ranged from 35-37 since I only gave that portion of the exam. I've also taken the 6 official GMAC exams. I've gotten between 680 and 760 on them. My verbal scores ranged from a 35-42. My quant scores have ranged from 46-50.
In general, my verbal ability is pretty good, and I mainly use official questions to practice. For quant, I know most of the concepts, but I just need drilling. There are lots of resources out there for quant, but I just want to be focused on 1 or 2 of them for about 6-8 weeks. The official questions in the OGs are a bit too easy in my opinion, so I've tried TargetTestPrep for a little but haven't really completed the program since it's lengthy. I've tried a few GMATClub tests, etc.
Thanks!
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Appreciate the feedback! As far as my studies are concerned:
1. I took the test 3 times in 2017. I studied for about a couple months before the first attempt and maybe 6 weeks or so for each subsequent attempt. After that I put off my MBA plans due to other personal commitments. I recently took the test on Feb 13, and I revised things for about a month, resulting in the 670 (highest score thus far).
2. For study materials, I've used Veritas for my most recent attempt. I gave all their mocks. When I I took the test in 2017, I primarily used Manhattan GMAT materials. I also gave just the verbal portion of their mocks.
3. In the Veritas practice tests, I've been getting between a 640-680. My verbal scores were between 34-39. My quant scores ranged from 43-47. In the Manhattan mocks, my verbal scores ranged from 35-37 since I only gave that portion of the exam. I've also taken the 6 official GMAC exams. I've gotten between 680 and 760 on them. My verbal scores ranged from a 35-42. My quant scores have ranged from 46-50.
In general, my verbal ability is pretty good, and I mainly use official questions to practice. For quant, I know most of the concepts, but I just need drilling. There are lots of resources out there for quant, but I just want to be focused on 1 or 2 of them for about 6-8 weeks. The official questions in the OGs are a bit too easy in my opinion, so I've tried TargetTestPrep for a little but haven't really completed the program since it's lengthy. I've tried a few GMATClub tests, etc.
Thanks!
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