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24 May 2020, 10:40
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Hi,
I took the diagnostic test from the official MBA website last week and received a 410 (23Q23V). Obviously this isn’t a good score by any means. I purchased Kaplan’s GMAT prep shortly after taking the test and have been diving into that.
My goal is to get my score up to a 700+ (290+ pt increase) within the next 7.5 months. I plan on studying 3-3.5 hrs every day until then.
I am finishing up my undergrad with a GPA of 3.7 majoring in finance (adding this into the thread so I don’t seem totally incompetent based on my GMAT lol..) and want to go on to get an MSF at a prestigious university like Vanderbilt or Washington University to go into IB/PE/VC.
What are some recommendations to get started with studying? How should I format my study sessions to make sure I am using my time most efficiently? I have roughly 30 weeks to prepare. Should I do 1 subject a week? Switch subjects every other day? Switch subjects every hour?
Is getting a 700+ in 7.5 months realistic? I am extremely motivated to get a better score and reaching my goal is my top priority. Please give me your honest opinion.
Is Kaplan GMAT prep a good course or should I be looking into other things?
Thank you,
Alex
TL:DR -
1. I scored a 410 (23Q,23V) on diagnostic test. Goal is 700+ within 7.5 months and studying 3-3.5 hrs a day
2. Is 700+ realistic within that timeframe?
3. Any recommendations to develop a solid study plan to make efficient use of my time? - I purchased Kaplan’s GMAT prep already
4. Is Kaplan a good course or should I be looking towards others?
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I took the diagnostic test from the official MBA website last week and received a 410 (23Q23V). Obviously this isn’t a good score by any means. I purchased Kaplan’s GMAT prep shortly after taking the test and have been diving into that.
My goal is to get my score up to a 700+ (290+ pt increase) within the next 7.5 months. I plan on studying 3-3.5 hrs every day until then.
I am finishing up my undergrad with a GPA of 3.7 majoring in finance (adding this into the thread so I don’t seem totally incompetent based on my GMAT lol..) and want to go on to get an MSF at a prestigious university like Vanderbilt or Washington University to go into IB/PE/VC.
What are some recommendations to get started with studying? How should I format my study sessions to make sure I am using my time most efficiently? I have roughly 30 weeks to prepare. Should I do 1 subject a week? Switch subjects every other day? Switch subjects every hour?
Is getting a 700+ in 7.5 months realistic? I am extremely motivated to get a better score and reaching my goal is my top priority. Please give me your honest opinion.
Is Kaplan GMAT prep a good course or should I be looking into other things?
Thank you,
Alex
TL:DR -
1. I scored a 410 (23Q,23V) on diagnostic test. Goal is 700+ within 7.5 months and studying 3-3.5 hrs a day
2. Is 700+ realistic within that timeframe?
3. Any recommendations to develop a solid study plan to make efficient use of my time? - I purchased Kaplan’s GMAT prep already
4. Is Kaplan a good course or should I be looking towards others?
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24 May 2020, 11:19
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There are multiple sources to study from and no one source might be the best for everyone.
I guess if you feel bascis need to be worked upon. Try this: Study a concept in Kaplan and then attempt 500-600, then 600-700 and finally 700-800 level question for that concept.
If you are able to solve those, it means that Kaplan is able to work through your basics.
If not, try other Test preps. Many of them offer trial versions. Hence you can take an informed decision.
For me, e-gmat worked best.
But again, ALL THE BEST. And don't lose heart.
I guess if you feel bascis need to be worked upon. Try this: Study a concept in Kaplan and then attempt 500-600, then 600-700 and finally 700-800 level question for that concept.
If you are able to solve those, it means that Kaplan is able to work through your basics.
If not, try other Test preps. Many of them offer trial versions. Hence you can take an informed decision.
For me, e-gmat worked best.
But again, ALL THE BEST. And don't lose heart.
24 May 2020, 14:04
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Hi alexlat11,
Many Test Takers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but you really shouldn't be. That 410 is just a measure of your skills right now - and you'll improve on that result over time as you learn more about the content, Tactics and little 'secrets' of the Exam. In addition, many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you might not necessarily "need" 7.5 months of study time to hit your Score Goal (although it's great that you have given yourself that much "lead time" for the task at hand!). Raising a 410 to the point that you can consistently score 700+ will be a challenging task - but the GMAT is a remarkably consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Based on the information that you have provided, I have a few questions about your timeline going forward:
1) When will you be finished with your Undergraduate studies?
2) Over the next 7 months, do you plan to be working (re: full-time job, internship, etc.)?
In addition, rReview" is an exceptionally important part of the GMAT training process; your ability to define WHY you're getting questions wrong is essential to defining the areas that you need to work on (and the specific things that you need to 'fix'). As such, I'd like to know a bit more about your last CAT. While a full Mistake Tracker would provide a lot more information, there are some basic questions that you should be able to answer (and the more EXACT you can be with your answers, the better):
After reviewing each section of this recent CAT, how many questions did you get wrong....
1) Because of a silly/little mistake?
2) Because there was some math/verbal that you just could not remember how to do?
3) Because the question was too hard?
4) Because you were low on time and had to guess?
5) How many Verbal questions did you 'narrow down to 2 choices' but still get wrong?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but you really shouldn't be. That 410 is just a measure of your skills right now - and you'll improve on that result over time as you learn more about the content, Tactics and little 'secrets' of the Exam. In addition, many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you might not necessarily "need" 7.5 months of study time to hit your Score Goal (although it's great that you have given yourself that much "lead time" for the task at hand!). Raising a 410 to the point that you can consistently score 700+ will be a challenging task - but the GMAT is a remarkably consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Based on the information that you have provided, I have a few questions about your timeline going forward:
1) When will you be finished with your Undergraduate studies?
2) Over the next 7 months, do you plan to be working (re: full-time job, internship, etc.)?
In addition, rReview" is an exceptionally important part of the GMAT training process; your ability to define WHY you're getting questions wrong is essential to defining the areas that you need to work on (and the specific things that you need to 'fix'). As such, I'd like to know a bit more about your last CAT. While a full Mistake Tracker would provide a lot more information, there are some basic questions that you should be able to answer (and the more EXACT you can be with your answers, the better):
After reviewing each section of this recent CAT, how many questions did you get wrong....
1) Because of a silly/little mistake?
2) Because there was some math/verbal that you just could not remember how to do?
3) Because the question was too hard?
4) Because you were low on time and had to guess?
5) How many Verbal questions did you 'narrow down to 2 choices' but still get wrong?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
