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02 Apr 2019, 07:31
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Started preparing for GMAT in July 2018
I gave my first attempt in Sept 2018 and scored a 500
Prepared again for 6 months and gave my second GMAT exam
Test day: I was relaxed until I entered the center, once I entered the center I started to panic.
even though I was aware of the test center location test procedure, anxiety hit me! really hard.
gave my verbal section first, by the end of verbal section i started feeling sick because of all the anxiety.
started my quant and i though i was doing well but i lost track of time, guessed few 4-5 questions, couldn't mark the last question and the section ended
scored a 520
I am devastated, i really didn't expect such a bad score after six months of preparation.
i am attaching my ESR, please help me understand where i went wrong and how i should improve?
I know GMAT is all about keeping calm and Time Management
I am not going to leave my dream of crossing a 670, no matter how many attempts it takes!
and i am ready to pour as much Hard/smart work as required.
just need someone to guide me through this.
Thank you in advance
I gave my first attempt in Sept 2018 and scored a 500
Prepared again for 6 months and gave my second GMAT exam
Test day: I was relaxed until I entered the center, once I entered the center I started to panic.
even though I was aware of the test center location test procedure, anxiety hit me! really hard.
gave my verbal section first, by the end of verbal section i started feeling sick because of all the anxiety.
started my quant and i though i was doing well but i lost track of time, guessed few 4-5 questions, couldn't mark the last question and the section ended
scored a 520
I am devastated, i really didn't expect such a bad score after six months of preparation.
i am attaching my ESR, please help me understand where i went wrong and how i should improve?
I know GMAT is all about keeping calm and Time Management
I am not going to leave my dream of crossing a 670, no matter how many attempts it takes!
and i am ready to pour as much Hard/smart work as required.
just need someone to guide me through this.
Thank you in advance
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02 Apr 2019, 09:06
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divyadamahe – I am glad that you asked for help. Thank you for sharing your ESR. It definitely helps provide an excellent starting point. Purely from a percentile standpoint, you have done much better in Verbal (39-percentile) than in Quant (29-percentile). In addition, your ESR also shows certain areas where you can improve quite easily.
How much effort do you need to get to a 670?
Studying for approx. 20 hours per week, you will need approx. 2 months of effort to improve to 670. You will need to spend approx. 5 weeks on Verbal and 3 weeks on Quant. To figure the same, I simply added the data from your ESR in our GMAT Planner. You may do the same at https://gmatplanner.com
To score 670, you should aim for Q46, V36.
Where should you spend this effort
The screenshot above shows the effort required and ability scores that you need to aim for. This screenshot is from GMAT planner itself. Reach out to rajat(at)e-gmat.com to know how to track your improvement during your GMAT journey. BTW – We also have an RC webinar this weekend that you will benefit from. Register for the same at the link below:
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How have you prepared for the GMAT?
divyadamahe – you mentioned that you have taken the test twice. How have you gone about preparing for the same? More specifically:
1. How many hours did you study for?
2. What study materials did you refer to?
3. Did you take mocks? Which ones and what were your mock scores?
Answers to the questions above will give us insights that may help recommend a more effective path forward.
-Rajat
How much effort do you need to get to a 670?
Studying for approx. 20 hours per week, you will need approx. 2 months of effort to improve to 670. You will need to spend approx. 5 weeks on Verbal and 3 weeks on Quant. To figure the same, I simply added the data from your ESR in our GMAT Planner. You may do the same at https://gmatplanner.com
To score 670, you should aim for Q46, V36.
Where should you spend this effort
The screenshot above shows the effort required and ability scores that you need to aim for. This screenshot is from GMAT planner itself. Reach out to rajat(at)e-gmat.com to know how to track your improvement during your GMAT journey. BTW – We also have an RC webinar this weekend that you will benefit from. Register for the same at the link below:
RC Webinar: Register here
How have you prepared for the GMAT?
divyadamahe – you mentioned that you have taken the test twice. How have you gone about preparing for the same? More specifically:
1. How many hours did you study for?
2. What study materials did you refer to?
3. Did you take mocks? Which ones and what were your mock scores?
Answers to the questions above will give us insights that may help recommend a more effective path forward.
-Rajat
02 Apr 2019, 13:11
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Hi divyadamahe,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Your 2 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 510 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Raising a 510 to the point that you can consistently score 670+ 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.
Before we discuss the data in your ESR, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) What study materials have you used so far including CATs/mocks?
2) Over the last 3 months, how have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Your 2 Official Scores show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 510 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Raising a 510 to the point that you can consistently score 670+ 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.
Before we discuss the data in your ESR, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) What study materials have you used so far including CATs/mocks?
2) Over the last 3 months, how have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
