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Depends on your target score and available time.
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Wouldn't be shocking for you to do better on another attempt given your mock performance.

Shall I retake the test & any tips on improving the score significantly?

Someone I helped who went from a V31 to a V40 in about 30 days. They mention a variety of resources and tips. May be some helpful insight you can take.
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I took the test this morning and got an awfully low score (610, V29Q45), while the results of my official mock tests were quite decent:
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- 650 V31Q48
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(As an additional background story, last night my apartment room had an electricity short circuit with severely burnt wires - the electricity went out so I spent the night looking for electrical device replacement instead of reviewing the GMAT materials. At the end I had to move to a hotel anyway with a very uncomfortable chair that I used for my exam this morning bcs the wifi in my room couldn't be used & I did not find the urgently needed device)

Shall I retake the test & any tips on improving the score significantly?
I am planning to apply for UK top tier MBAs.

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Hi sglriana46,

I'd take the exam again if I were you. Have you considered taking the test-center GMAT?
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Hi Sheila,

I'm sorry to hear about the last-minute issues that you faced regarding your GMAT; those types of distractions almost always hurt a Test-takers performance (meaning that you could potentially have scored higher on your Exam if those issues had not occurred). That having been said, we have to be careful about assuming that this situation is the only factor in why your Score dropped. Before we discuss any of those potential other issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

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1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

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

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Hi sglriana46,

I have an important question. If you were to score 650 on your actual GMAT, would you be happy with that score?
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Hi Sheila,

I'm sorry to hear about the last-minute issues that you faced regarding your GMAT; those types of distractions almost always hurt a Test-takers performance (meaning that you could potentially have scored higher on your Exam if those issues had not occurred). That having been said, we have to be careful about assuming that this situation is the only factor in why your Score dropped. Before we discuss any of those potential other issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hi Rich,

Studies:
1. I have been studying since April, so it was approximately 4-months long with 8-12 hrs of study every week because I am still working full time
2. I have finished the OG 2022 books except the quant one, also used the Magoosh verbal section & Kaplan GMAT 800 book
3. Here are my mocks log:
1st: 550 (V21Q45) 23 Jul 22 (this was the first mock test taken before I even considered the timing strategy)
2nd: 640 (V34Q45) 29 Jul 22
3rd: 650 (V31Q48) 13 Aug 22
4th: 700 (V34Q50) 17 Aug 22

GMAT Exam: 610 (V29Q46) 21 Aug 22

Goals:
1. I am aiming for 680-700 score
2. I am planning to apply this October, with these school targets: Cambridge JBS, Imperial, Manchester, Warwick

I have booked another GMAT exam appointment for September 11th, any tips to study efficiently to improve my score?
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Hi Sheila,

I've sent you a PM with some notes and additional questions.

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