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05 Feb 2022, 19:25
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Dear all,
After studying for more than 6 months, giving various mock tests (exhausting all good test resources) and being fairly confident, I gave my GMAT (on 4th Feb 2022) and got a 610 (V30|V44). This was a unexpected and I starting looking at the score in disbelief, literally laughing as I was unable to decipher what just happened. The reason for this is as follows:
1. I was very diligent in last 7 months on preparation and went through all concepts and materials
2. I was scoring avg 710 (V38/39 - Q 48/49) in GMATprep mock tests prior to a week before exam
3. During the exam I wasn’t uncomfortable and infact felt my exam was going good
4. I thought I needed work on SC and Quant to go past 50/51 but CR and RC was fairly good, based on the # of wrong questions I did during the mock tests.
So after this result I ordered the ESR (detailed report) and realised my CR was the weakest followed by RC. Also, during the exam I never reached beyond medium difficulty and made many mistakes.
Looking back, I think below are some areas I could have done differently:
- I think I didn’t really analyse my mistakes well - some strategies from experts will surely help. I read too many books and content but the focus on mistakes wasn’t great. Also, I think I could have applied some of the tricks for CR, Quants etc better.
I am taking couple days off to plan and strategise my next phase. Posting this note in the forum to seek some guidance from experts.
My target score remains unchanged and for that I need 150pt improvement - which I know it’s a lot but I will put in the hours. I just need some structure around how to fix my mistakes and remember them once I do, whether that requires reviewing the concept again or simply practicing more.
Thanks in advance !
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After studying for more than 6 months, giving various mock tests (exhausting all good test resources) and being fairly confident, I gave my GMAT (on 4th Feb 2022) and got a 610 (V30|V44). This was a unexpected and I starting looking at the score in disbelief, literally laughing as I was unable to decipher what just happened. The reason for this is as follows:
1. I was very diligent in last 7 months on preparation and went through all concepts and materials
2. I was scoring avg 710 (V38/39 - Q 48/49) in GMATprep mock tests prior to a week before exam
3. During the exam I wasn’t uncomfortable and infact felt my exam was going good
4. I thought I needed work on SC and Quant to go past 50/51 but CR and RC was fairly good, based on the # of wrong questions I did during the mock tests.
So after this result I ordered the ESR (detailed report) and realised my CR was the weakest followed by RC. Also, during the exam I never reached beyond medium difficulty and made many mistakes.
Looking back, I think below are some areas I could have done differently:
- I think I didn’t really analyse my mistakes well - some strategies from experts will surely help. I read too many books and content but the focus on mistakes wasn’t great. Also, I think I could have applied some of the tricks for CR, Quants etc better.
I am taking couple days off to plan and strategise my next phase. Posting this note in the forum to seek some guidance from experts.
My target score remains unchanged and for that I need 150pt improvement - which I know it’s a lot but I will put in the hours. I just need some structure around how to fix my mistakes and remember them once I do, whether that requires reviewing the concept again or simply practicing more.
Thanks in advance !
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06 Feb 2022, 01:32
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Hi sagnik77
So,lets take a moment and breathe this out !
We know how it feels to be on this side of the score and more or less its our expectations from self that disappoint us.
Since you are having a target score of 760 now, lets tell you something that could make you feel slightly comfortable(we repeat, be just tad bit comfortable
). If not all,most students targetting a 750+ end up with a retake.
So, take a mini break but as you return to the game,take a step back and close ALL gaps that will Push you to the 750 + you are looking for.
Now, lets now look at your problem statement to pep up the score in your upcoming attempt.
GMAT algorithm isn't for us to break with absolute accuracy but here are a few pointers we would want to share.
Use the RIGHT RESOURCES
We would suggest to stick to ONLY OFFICIAL tests and Official practice questions.
You can take a repeat Official Mock with a higher score as target. So if you are targeting a 750+,you should be scoring in the same range(in fact higher in the Official Mocks)!
Your time is precious and if you think of investing on non official materials,you need to take a step back and think on this like a 750+ scorer.
No test prep company has a sample size of students taking test that can match the GMAT's sample size.
To believe that you get exactly the right kind of 31 test question that is tested on GMAT by any test prep company is not a practical thought.
So,use only OFFICIAL Questions for practice and Tests and invest time wisely!
Here we also hope that you have completed the OG and have analyzed the errors made.
Smash the EASY and the INTERMEDIATE
To have a great 750+ score, it is important that you not only get these questions correct in both Verbal and Quant but you also get them correct like a Marvel Superhero
- Meaning with absolute accuracy, jet speed and with complete confidence. You have to up your skills to smash them in under 60 seconds and there is NO scope of error that can add more time to your clock! So focus on accuracy and time on these questions.
Your current score reflects that you have Conceptual gaps. You need to locate them through the error log of your Official Questions and close them asap! Only when you close Concept gaps,we can take the game one notch higher and look ahead to close the Application Gaps.
Improve ACCURACY in the ADVANCED questions
Now since you have got the time on your side by implementing the previous pointer effectively, take the game one level up!
Use the time that you saved in the easy and the intermediate to invest on the challengers! This will increase your chances of getting them right and will also not cost you any additional time that would otherwise put you under stress. Here, you can also take help of the Official Advanced Questions that contains 300 Hard Questions (150 Verbal + 150 Quants with solution).
The more you get correct in this section, the better your chances of having a 750+ !
Be CONFIDENT on your responses
Do not overthink once you have made the plunge and attempted the question.
Correct or incorrect, that will only affect your psyche and prevent you from being the best version of YOU!
We know, its easier said than done but these differentiators are what sets a 750+ scorer apart from the many and makes them part of an exclusive and elite club!
Think about it this way, if you have an experimental question that doesnt seem very difficult to you,you may doubt your performance and your low confidence will affect the others and this time the investment of focus is really a nasty one because there are NO returns on this.
You would lose focus and for literally no reason. You are psychogically tricked!
Indeed, our super powerful brain has an extra ordinary quality. It works best when it works against us!
Self doubts, overthinking, low confidence,...and the list would go on!
So learn CONTROLLING your thoughts and make the powerful organ work in your favour.
NO ALTERNATE to a sharp focus
You have to be in it to WIN it
You have to stay in the moment, focus intensively on the question stub,on the data,on the options,on the rooms of all logical perspectives and remember, on the GMAT,most of the time its not about actually solving it but recognizing the RIGHT answer choice.
Managing QUANT and VERBAL
Wohhh! Too many pointers already. Guess you are tired??
We hope not because you have lengthy RCs and stubborn Quant Questions to solve back to back in one single paper
Maintaining mental stamina and an effective thought process as you solve the questions without succumbing to the burnout is our last pointer.
Practicing full length tests without breaks will help you build up on it.
Remember, that this game is always played from the Top without any fear. Improve on your logical skills and reasoning in all sections of Verbal and Quant. This time, invest more time in "locating gaps", "analyzing" errors and focussing on "Quality of developing a GMAT oriented thought process" and not just number of Questions that you do for practice.
We hope all this good "gyan" has given you some direction.
However, if you want to calm yourself,gain more test taking clarity and educate yourself more on some last minute tips and strategies, why don't you read some of our posts on our website(under resources segment)?
Here are a few links-
The first one discusses," 23 tips to Maximize your GMAT Score" and
the second one talks about what"Differentiates a 760 scorer from the rest".
Just so you feel a little more confident, we are sending two more links here on
"Scoring a Q50-51 in Quants" and
"14 Powerful SC tips for GMAT".
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/g ... -day-tips/
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/h ... mat-score/
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/h ... ant-score/
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/g ... tion-tips/
See you on the other side of the green this time 
Devmitra Sen
GMAT Quant SME
So,lets take a moment and breathe this out !
We know how it feels to be on this side of the score and more or less its our expectations from self that disappoint us.
Since you are having a target score of 760 now, lets tell you something that could make you feel slightly comfortable(we repeat, be just tad bit comfortable
). If not all,most students targetting a 750+ end up with a retake.So, take a mini break but as you return to the game,take a step back and close ALL gaps that will Push you to the 750 + you are looking for.
Now, lets now look at your problem statement to pep up the score in your upcoming attempt.
GMAT algorithm isn't for us to break with absolute accuracy but here are a few pointers we would want to share.
Use the RIGHT RESOURCES
We would suggest to stick to ONLY OFFICIAL tests and Official practice questions.
You can take a repeat Official Mock with a higher score as target. So if you are targeting a 750+,you should be scoring in the same range(in fact higher in the Official Mocks)!
Your time is precious and if you think of investing on non official materials,you need to take a step back and think on this like a 750+ scorer.
No test prep company has a sample size of students taking test that can match the GMAT's sample size.
To believe that you get exactly the right kind of 31 test question that is tested on GMAT by any test prep company is not a practical thought.
So,use only OFFICIAL Questions for practice and Tests and invest time wisely!
Here we also hope that you have completed the OG and have analyzed the errors made.
Smash the EASY and the INTERMEDIATE
To have a great 750+ score, it is important that you not only get these questions correct in both Verbal and Quant but you also get them correct like a Marvel Superhero
- Meaning with absolute accuracy, jet speed and with complete confidence. You have to up your skills to smash them in under 60 seconds and there is NO scope of error that can add more time to your clock! So focus on accuracy and time on these questions.Your current score reflects that you have Conceptual gaps. You need to locate them through the error log of your Official Questions and close them asap! Only when you close Concept gaps,we can take the game one notch higher and look ahead to close the Application Gaps.
Improve ACCURACY in the ADVANCED questions
Now since you have got the time on your side by implementing the previous pointer effectively, take the game one level up!
Use the time that you saved in the easy and the intermediate to invest on the challengers! This will increase your chances of getting them right and will also not cost you any additional time that would otherwise put you under stress. Here, you can also take help of the Official Advanced Questions that contains 300 Hard Questions (150 Verbal + 150 Quants with solution).
The more you get correct in this section, the better your chances of having a 750+ !
Be CONFIDENT on your responses
Do not overthink once you have made the plunge and attempted the question.
Correct or incorrect, that will only affect your psyche and prevent you from being the best version of YOU!
We know, its easier said than done but these differentiators are what sets a 750+ scorer apart from the many and makes them part of an exclusive and elite club!
Think about it this way, if you have an experimental question that doesnt seem very difficult to you,you may doubt your performance and your low confidence will affect the others and this time the investment of focus is really a nasty one because there are NO returns on this.
You would lose focus and for literally no reason. You are psychogically tricked!
Indeed, our super powerful brain has an extra ordinary quality. It works best when it works against us!
Self doubts, overthinking, low confidence,...and the list would go on!
So learn CONTROLLING your thoughts and make the powerful organ work in your favour.
NO ALTERNATE to a sharp focus
You have to be in it to WIN it
You have to stay in the moment, focus intensively on the question stub,on the data,on the options,on the rooms of all logical perspectives and remember, on the GMAT,most of the time its not about actually solving it but recognizing the RIGHT answer choice.
Managing QUANT and VERBAL
Wohhh! Too many pointers already. Guess you are tired??
We hope not because you have lengthy RCs and stubborn Quant Questions to solve back to back in one single paper
Maintaining mental stamina and an effective thought process as you solve the questions without succumbing to the burnout is our last pointer.
Practicing full length tests without breaks will help you build up on it.
Remember, that this game is always played from the Top without any fear. Improve on your logical skills and reasoning in all sections of Verbal and Quant. This time, invest more time in "locating gaps", "analyzing" errors and focussing on "Quality of developing a GMAT oriented thought process" and not just number of Questions that you do for practice.
We hope all this good "gyan" has given you some direction.
However, if you want to calm yourself,gain more test taking clarity and educate yourself more on some last minute tips and strategies, why don't you read some of our posts on our website(under resources segment)?
Here are a few links-
The first one discusses," 23 tips to Maximize your GMAT Score" and
the second one talks about what"Differentiates a 760 scorer from the rest".
Just so you feel a little more confident, we are sending two more links here on
"Scoring a Q50-51 in Quants" and
"14 Powerful SC tips for GMAT".
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/g ... -day-tips/
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/h ... mat-score/
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/h ... ant-score/
https://www.crackverbal.com/resources/g ... tion-tips/
See you on the other side of the green this time
Devmitra Sen
GMAT Quant SME
06 Feb 2022, 07:05
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Hi Sagnik, which resources did you use, for preparation?
