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ReScheduling Test to December 07 Aug 2016, 11:20
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Hi Guys,

I'm don't think i will be able to get a good score for this september exam,
So i'm thinking of pushing it further to December.

Will this additional time get me enough time to score a decent score.
Will i have additional time to get my Applications and Other tasks like Recommendation letters

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ReScheduling Test to December 08 Aug 2016, 11:04
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Hi Ashandilya,

You posted a similar message a couple of weeks ago here:

retaking-the-gmat-test-222509.html#p1713822

But you didn't respond to any of the follow-up questions. 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:

1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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ReScheduling Test to December 09 Aug 2016, 11:42
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Hey

Sorry, i wasn't able to reply.

My preparation isn't really good, i took the prep test very casually and scored 380 on it.
I'm planning to apply to around January to Schools so that i leave during Fall.
I'm not yet sure about Europe or US though.

I'm expecting a score around 650-750

I currently have the OG 2016 and manhattan prep for sentence correction study during lunch hours, i'm trying my best to allot 2 hours of study time for GMAT
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ReScheduling Test to December 09 Aug 2016, 21:23
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Hi Ashandilya,

Using this one CAT score as a reference, and considering your goal score, you should absolutely push back your Test Date. You're almost certainly going to need another 3 months (or more) of consistent, guided study to hit your goal. Keeping that goal in mind, you would likely benefit a great deal by investing in a GMAT Course of some type (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led). It would also help you to define your specific score "needs" if you had a list of specific Business Schools that you were interested in. Thus, you might want to spend a couple of days researching the specific Programs that match up with your career goals/plans.

1) How long ago did you take that practice CAT?
2) What were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?

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Hi Ashandilya,

Based on what you’ve described, it's probably best to move your GMAT back at least 3 months. Also, since you have not taken a serious practice exam, you may want to take a fresh MBA.com practice exam to get a more accurate baseline GMAT score. When taking the exam, try to replicate the test day experience as much as possible: Go to the library instead of taking the test in your house or apartment. Be sure to complete all sections (AWA, IR, Quant, and Verbal). Only take the allotted breaks.

Also, if you find that you are having trouble improving your GMAT knowledge, you may consider other, more robust, prep materials. The Official Guide is a great book because it has official questions from past GMATs; however, there are not enough questions given about each topic to provide full exposure to all GMAT topics. Additionally, the questions are presented in a random order, so it’s challenging to use the OG for focused practice and learning.

A good option for you could be an online self-study course. In comparison to GMAT prep books, self-study courses typically provide detailed study plans and have granular analytics, so you can easily track your progress as you move through the course. By being able to track your progress, you will remain more engaged, and you’ll be able to more accurately forecast when you are ready to take your real GMAT.

Once you take another practice test, feel free to report back (or to me directly) and I’d be happy to provide further advice.
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