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23 Oct 2016, 13:07
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I have seen the charts that indicate percentiles for verbal, quantitative, and overall scores. These are useless for setting a goal in each section because if I want to score z on the test, these charts don't allow me to derive what quantitative score (x) and what verbal score (y) I need.
Here is what I want to know: If I get x on the quantitative section, I need to get y on the verbal section to get an overall score of z.
If this information varies from year to year, I would accept this information from whatever year it is most recently available.
This information could be presented in a formula, a table, or an online calculator.
I don't need a ton of data because I am setting a goal of 730-760 so I only need a small corner of an otherwise large table. This is basic information that is necessary for me to set my goals. Where can I find this?
Here is what I want to know: If I get x on the quantitative section, I need to get y on the verbal section to get an overall score of z.
If this information varies from year to year, I would accept this information from whatever year it is most recently available.
This information could be presented in a formula, a table, or an online calculator.
I don't need a ton of data because I am setting a goal of 730-760 so I only need a small corner of an otherwise large table. This is basic information that is necessary for me to set my goals. Where can I find this?
23 Oct 2016, 18:44
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Hi grahamtandrew,
You're thinking about this process in an 'odd' way. With a score goal of 730+, you're going to have to perform at a fairly high level in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections, BUT you won't ever know how well you're actually doing as you're working your way through the Exam (re: you won't know your Quant Scaled Score at the end of that section, so you won't know the "minimum" level you'd have to perform at in the Verbal section to hit your overall goal). As such, you might want to shift your focus over to defining WHY you get questions wrong, so that you can hone your skills and 'fix' whatever needs fixing. With your score goal, you're ultimately responsible to correctly answer all of the 'gettable' questions.
I'd like to know a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
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)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You're thinking about this process in an 'odd' way. With a score goal of 730+, you're going to have to perform at a fairly high level in BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections, BUT you won't ever know how well you're actually doing as you're working your way through the Exam (re: you won't know your Quant Scaled Score at the end of that section, so you won't know the "minimum" level you'd have to perform at in the Verbal section to hit your overall goal). As such, you might want to shift your focus over to defining WHY you get questions wrong, so that you can hone your skills and 'fix' whatever needs fixing. With your score goal, you're ultimately responsible to correctly answer all of the 'gettable' questions.
I'd like to know a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
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)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
24 Oct 2016, 17:53
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First I want to say thank you for taking the time to help me.
To answer your questions about me, I have only been studying for 2 weeks so far, and I have only been working on the Quant section so far. I worked through 1 books math review section and I am working through the GMAT Quantitative Review. I only took 1 CAT so far, and it was just the Quant section. I scored a 610 on that test, but it was with no review and I ran out of time and left questions blank. Once I finish this book (probably in 2 or 3 days), I will begin to look at the Verbal section too. I'm still in my undergrad so I wont be applying to grad schools for at-least 2 years, but I'm looking at top schools. I want to continue to practice over the next couple years until I'm really well honed for this test. I have been hitting the studying pretty hard so far, but once I build a good base knowledge I plan to just practice 1 hour per week every week until I am ready to take the test then I can do a quick cram.
I understand that my goal setting may seem odd, but it's actually not that weird. If you want to score at the 50th percentile, I imagine that you can achieve that by scoring in roughly the 50th percentile on each test. However, if someone wanted to score in the 99th percentile, I expect they might only need to score around the 96th percentile on each test. Or maybe you need to score around the 98th percentile on each test. Or maybe it's the 94th percentile. The point is, I don't know what percentile I need to be in on each test to score at the 96th percentile (730) to the 99th percentile (760). However, I just want to know where I need to be. My test performance is typically pretty reflective of my studying performance. I don't really get too nervous or if I do, I can handle it. So I can do a fairly good job judging when I am ready for the test... if I know how I need to do in each section to earn a 730 or a 760.
To answer your questions about me, I have only been studying for 2 weeks so far, and I have only been working on the Quant section so far. I worked through 1 books math review section and I am working through the GMAT Quantitative Review. I only took 1 CAT so far, and it was just the Quant section. I scored a 610 on that test, but it was with no review and I ran out of time and left questions blank. Once I finish this book (probably in 2 or 3 days), I will begin to look at the Verbal section too. I'm still in my undergrad so I wont be applying to grad schools for at-least 2 years, but I'm looking at top schools. I want to continue to practice over the next couple years until I'm really well honed for this test. I have been hitting the studying pretty hard so far, but once I build a good base knowledge I plan to just practice 1 hour per week every week until I am ready to take the test then I can do a quick cram.
I understand that my goal setting may seem odd, but it's actually not that weird. If you want to score at the 50th percentile, I imagine that you can achieve that by scoring in roughly the 50th percentile on each test. However, if someone wanted to score in the 99th percentile, I expect they might only need to score around the 96th percentile on each test. Or maybe you need to score around the 98th percentile on each test. Or maybe it's the 94th percentile. The point is, I don't know what percentile I need to be in on each test to score at the 96th percentile (730) to the 99th percentile (760). However, I just want to know where I need to be. My test performance is typically pretty reflective of my studying performance. I don't really get too nervous or if I do, I can handle it. So I can do a fairly good job judging when I am ready for the test... if I know how I need to do in each section to earn a 730 or a 760.
