Scored 350 on GMAT focus official practice exam

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Hi,

I just scored 350 on the GMAT focus official practice exam without any prior knowledge to the test. And I think struggled a lot in quant section. K feel like my basics are not strong and I couldn't even attempt most of the questions.

I am really worried after how bad I performed in the practice test knowing where I stand.

Can I achieve between 605 - 625 in 3 months of preparation ?

What resources should I start off with ?

Is self study sufficient.

Kindly recommended books from basics to advance.

Thanks,
Bilal

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Score-Quest · Answer

Hi Bilal,

First off, don't stress too much about the baseline score—it's mainly to pinpoint areas for improvement and estimate prep time. For a 605-625 goal, plan 3-6 months. Start with Manhattan guides to strengthen fundamentals, then dive into official practice. Self-study is doable; stay consistent and focused!

Bilal_Usman · Answer

I must achieve this score by end of February. The the 250 point improvement is possible ? My weakness is definitely Quant.

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Score-Quest · Answer

Certainly achievable! Focus diligently on mastering the basics, progressively tackle more challenging questions, and conclude with mock exams. Persistence and effort are crucial. With these, improving your score is definitely within reach.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I would say it's possible, although not a guarantee. Regarding how to move forward with your quant prep, I have a great article for you to check out:

GMAT Quant Preparation: Top 10 Tips

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Bilal_Usman · Answer

Bilal_Usman · Answer

Hi,

I took my official practice exam 2 today. After studying a week with manhattan All the gmat guides and finished around 40% of that I took the exam and scored 475.

Quantitive: 73 - 25th percentile
Verbal: 74 - 14th percentile
Data Insights: 73 - 39th percentile
Total score: 475 - 22nd percentile

Is it a good improvement ? Now is 605-625 or 615 achievable in 1.5 or 2 months?

I think from 360 to 475 in a week is good and i am on the right path. Isn’t it ?

Any thoughts?

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Score-Quest · Answer

You're definitely on the right path. At this stage, I'd recommend focusing more on building out your fundamental knowledge. Don't worry too much about the mock scores yet. It's important to thoroughly go through the syllabus, understand the concepts, and complete the official guides. Once you've got a solid grasp of the basics, you can take the third mock. Consistency is key here.

Bilal_Usman · Answer

So is it achievable ? The mistakes i made in arithmetic questions were silly mistakes i just didn't pay attention to the questions.

Score-Quest · Answer

Certainly, it's achievable. Maintain a daily study routine, closely monitor your errors for improvement, and commit to diligent practice. You're definitely on the right path and it's absolutely within your reach.

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