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18 Apr 2017, 14:10
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I'm looking for input and next steps. I've been studying for a bit and regularly taking practice tests and have recently seen a massive drop-off in practice test scores. I'm looking for any advice on next steps, tips and tricks, or if anyone else has had similar problems. Is this normal?
Here are some details:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
About 60 Hours
2) What materials have you used?
MGMAT Books, GMATPrep Online, OG Quant
3) Did you take each of these CATs in full (with the Essay and IR sections)?
On each GMATPrep CAT, I did take a full-length simulation.
1 GMATClub Tests 9-Mar-17 Q24
2 GMATClub Tests 14-Mar-17 Q28
3 GMATClub Tests 17-Mar-17 Q33
4 MGMAT 19-Mar-17 Q38/V34/590
5 GMATClub Tests 29-Mar-17 Q46
6 GMATPrep 5-Apr-17 Q44/V38/IR7/670
7 GMATClub 9-Apr-17 Q39
8 GMATPrep 17-Apr-17 Q38/V31/IR5/570
9 GMATClub Tests 18-Apr-17 Q15
Goals:
4) What is your goal score?
Hunting for a 720
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
In 5 weeks
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
Apply Fall 2018
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
Top 10 - Top 20
Here are some details:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
About 60 Hours
2) What materials have you used?
MGMAT Books, GMATPrep Online, OG Quant
3) Did you take each of these CATs in full (with the Essay and IR sections)?
On each GMATPrep CAT, I did take a full-length simulation.
1 GMATClub Tests 9-Mar-17 Q24
2 GMATClub Tests 14-Mar-17 Q28
3 GMATClub Tests 17-Mar-17 Q33
4 MGMAT 19-Mar-17 Q38/V34/590
5 GMATClub Tests 29-Mar-17 Q46
6 GMATPrep 5-Apr-17 Q44/V38/IR7/670
7 GMATClub 9-Apr-17 Q39
8 GMATPrep 17-Apr-17 Q38/V31/IR5/570
9 GMATClub Tests 18-Apr-17 Q15
Goals:
4) What is your goal score?
Hunting for a 720
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
In 5 weeks
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
Apply Fall 2018
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
Top 10 - Top 20
18 Apr 2017, 22:45
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Hi Classof15USA,
There are some serious inconsistencies in your scores - your second FULL CAT score appears to be an 'outlier' (relative to your performances on your 1st and 3rd CATs) and there's a huge swing in your ClubTest scores. This is meant to say that you either got lucky at certain times or you are prone to making lots of little mistakes. Either way, I have to assume that your general ability level is in the high-500s. Working off of that assumption, you will likely need at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study to reliably score 720+. As such, you should consider pushing back your Test Date. You would also likely find it beneficial to invest in a GMAT Course of some kind (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led).
1) Does your 60 hours of study include the time that it took to take (and review) these practice exams?
2) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
There are some serious inconsistencies in your scores - your second FULL CAT score appears to be an 'outlier' (relative to your performances on your 1st and 3rd CATs) and there's a huge swing in your ClubTest scores. This is meant to say that you either got lucky at certain times or you are prone to making lots of little mistakes. Either way, I have to assume that your general ability level is in the high-500s. Working off of that assumption, you will likely need at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study to reliably score 720+. As such, you should consider pushing back your Test Date. You would also likely find it beneficial to invest in a GMAT Course of some kind (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led).
1) Does your 60 hours of study include the time that it took to take (and review) these practice exams?
2) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
19 Apr 2017, 05:24
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Thanks for the advice!
1) Does your 60 hours of study include the time that it took to take (and review) these practice exams?
Yes - includes the time I took the exams.
2) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
I've been doing 12-16 hours/week for the past 5 or 6 weeks.
I think I was just concerned overall about showing some gains and improvement, only to see it diminish.
I certainly am prone to smaller mistakes, I believe. That's a solid guess!
Thanks again for the insight - I'll look into enrolling into a course. I avoided that mainly due to cost!
W
1) Does your 60 hours of study include the time that it took to take (and review) these practice exams?
Yes - includes the time I took the exams.
2) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
I've been doing 12-16 hours/week for the past 5 or 6 weeks.
I think I was just concerned overall about showing some gains and improvement, only to see it diminish.
I certainly am prone to smaller mistakes, I believe. That's a solid guess!
Thanks again for the insight - I'll look into enrolling into a course. I avoided that mainly due to cost!
W
