Suggestions for improving from V36 to V42+

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Hi all,

I recently took GMAT (two days ago) and scored 720 (Q50, V36, IR8). I am an engineer from India with 5 years of work experience in government R&D sector. I am targeting ISB specifically (as IIMs require work-ex of 6+ years). I have consistently scored Q51 in official practice mocks therefore I think Q51 is achievable for me. I want to increase my score from 720 to 740+ in order to have better chance of converting ISB interview to final admit. During my 3 month prep, I solved every OG question in verbal therefore for access to new and quality questions and to improve in Verbal, I think opting for a structured course will be helpful to me. I have self-studied so far, that's why I believe a course would be of a lot of help to me to achieve desired score. Kindly suggest a good  Verbal exclusive course  for the same. Most of the companies offer bundle course (Quant+Verbal) which is not helpful to me as I do not want to pay for Quant.

Further, kindly suggest any other B-schools in India which I should be on look out for. So far, I have found ISB, IIM-A and IIM-B to be suitable but both the IIMs have average work-ex 7+ years in their batch.

Thanks.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

If you've run out of Official-Guide questions, it might be worth checking whether the guide you purchased came with an online exclusive question bank you can activate/access. You can get e-versions of different guides from the MBA website.

Consider getting the ESR of your recent attempt. May provide some helpful insight. If time management is an issue, using question/time markers may help.

How to get a V40 or higher on the GMAT? What about a V51?

egmat · Answer

Congratulations on your GMAT score of 720! It's great that you're aiming for an even higher score to enhance your chances at ISB. A v32 indicates- Conceptual gaps, process gaps and also probably some gaps in the Test Readiness. To identify these gaps we would need your ESR. Feel free to share it with us at [email protected] and one of our mentors will analyse the same and help you with a roadmap.

Best of luck with your GMAT preparation and B-school applications!

egmat · Answer

Congratulations on your GMAT score of 720! It's great that you're aiming for an even higher score to enhance your chances at ISB. A v32 indicates- Conceptual gaps, process gaps and also probably some gaps in the Test Readiness. To identify these gaps we would need your ESR. Feel free to share it with us at [email protected] and one of our mentors will analyse the same and help you with a roadmap.

Best of luck with your GMAT preparation and B-school applications!

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi walterwhite756,

Have you read through verbal course reviews here on GMAT Club?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi walterwhite756,

First off, a 720/Q50 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably applyl to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is probably not necessary. You're ultimately asking some Admissions questions though, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement (and the more time that you have to act on that advice, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

If you took your Official GMAT at a Test Center, then you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]
www.empowergmat.com

MBAGuide · Answer

walterwhite756 I am someone with R&D and manufacturing background and cracked ISB and INSEAD (wasn't eligible for IIMs age wise). I advise applicants to assess GMAT scores for the quantitative and verbal sections separately. Admissions committees evaluate your performance relative to your peers within your demographic group, typically using a bell curve approach. For those from overrepresented populations at top business schools, a Q49+ score (above the 75th percentile) may be considered borderline elite. This score signals to the admissions committee that you can handle the rigorous and analytical academic curriculum. For native English speakers, on the other hand, a high verbal score is viewed positively by admissions committees because it demonstrates a strong command of the language, which is consistent with the expectations of this population. For non-native speakers- Your verbal score is more likely to reflect your ability to participate in discussions in a truly global and diverse group at schools that place a high value on discussion-based pedagogy. Considering your strong Q50 score on the GMAT, I recommend prioritizing your application and interview to ensure it represents the best version of yourself. Schools place greater emphasis on the overall quality of the applicant rather than incremental GMAT improvements beyond a certain point. If you require assistance with your applications or interview preparations, don't hesitate to reach out. Get candid advice tailored to your specific situation. We do not cap discussion hours with our applicants. Feel free to connect Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message: +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

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