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16 Jul 2019, 10:42
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This questions is for all the GMAT Gurus out there: I took my first GMAT on July 12 and scored 550 (Q30 V36). This is far below my target score of 750. I am wondering what is the best way to move forward with advanced preparation or taking mock tests to break past the 700 barrier. I wish to re-take the exam within a month, but if that is not a good idea, I would welcome your thoughts on it. Thanks in advance for helping me through this GMAT journey of life 
16 Jul 2019, 11:03
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solve OG questions and try to raise your quantitative score a little bit. q30 means you lack basic skills in quantitative. try TTP for quantitative they are excellent. they actually teach you something.
if you dont have the OG click here for all versions https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmac-official-guides-the-master-directory-links-240610.html
go for gmat club questions they are harder than usual quantitative questions they will help you level up.
if you dont have the OG click here for all versions https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmac-official-guides-the-master-directory-links-240610.html
go for gmat club questions they are harder than usual quantitative questions they will help you level up.
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Hi dhruvmm,
To start, raising a 550 to the point that you can consistently score 750+ will likely require at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Each CAT/mock is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. As such, you really should not take more than 1 FULL CAT per week (and at this point, it would likely be more effective for you to take your CATs every 2-3 weeks for the next couple of months).
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, 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?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, raising a 550 to the point that you can consistently score 750+ will likely require at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.
Each CAT/mock is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. As such, you really should not take more than 1 FULL CAT per week (and at this point, it would likely be more effective for you to take your CATs every 2-3 weeks for the next couple of months).
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, 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?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
