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Well, I tried. I tried really hard. Today, the exam feeling was just opposite of my last attempt.
Verbal: Unlike last time, this time I was confident for good performance in all 3 sections. My accuracy in CR and SC practice was all time high. Time or performance pressure was nowhere to be seen. The 41 questions seemed so easy and I was so relaxed solving them that I was confident while attempting each question, except 2 in RC and 1 in SC. I was so sure that I would get 40 something or worst case 38. I even saved 2 mins in the section. There was no scope for any doubt. I was so relaxed and confident that the verbal section felt like the very first section of GMAT. But to my surprise I saw V32. It even occurred to me that the score was generated with an error and showed 32 instead of 42 :P. But I guess this is my life long level in verbal, and I cant improve any further. I am done.
Quant: After first two question, I was wondering whether I am giving GMAT quant or some other quant exam. It felt so different and so off the track that I had to think twice in every question. Questions were like I had never seen before. Felt bit rushed around ques # 20, but still managed to finish it 4 mins before time. I thought I had performed bad and would be lucky to get Q50, with most likely score of Q49. But was surprised to see Q51.

So, once again 700 it is, but with Q51 - V32. And I am done with 4th attempt or the final attempt. :(

Your last two scores are very similar. I wouldn't suggest you to take GMAT once again - another such score might be frowned upon. That said, a 700 is a great score. You have shown that you are brilliant in Quant and about average in Verbal. Though not the ideal situation but it isn't much of a red flag. You should set off your relatively lower Verbal score by putting in extra effort in your essays. Take help from school specific consultants - ensure that your writing style is engaging, stories true and informative and grammar impeccable.
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Phewwww!!! Finally done with GMAT. It was hard to digest that I can not apply in top 10 just because of 30 points lower score. Just gave one more shot and scored 740 (Q50, V40, IR 7). Not a great score, but at least it puts me off the "hall of shame". Could have got Q51, but my overconfidence put me down. It would have been better to have spent 10 minutes in revising WORK problem concept that I usually mess up. I think I would live with that itch. Not sure if 740 is a great score, but I am Ok and am done.

Thanks a lot Karishma. Your CR links were really useful.
Thanks a lot Rich. Tip about exam environment simulation was really useful.
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Well, I tried. I tried really hard. Today, the exam feeling was just opposite of my last attempt.
Verbal: Unlike last time, this time I was confident for good performance in all 3 sections. My accuracy in CR and SC practice was all time high. Time or performance pressure was nowhere to be seen. The 41 questions seemed so easy and I was so relaxed solving them that I was confident while attempting each question, except 2 in RC and 1 in SC. I was so sure that I would get 40 something or worst case 38. I even saved 2 mins in the section. There was no scope for any doubt. I was so relaxed and confident that the verbal section felt like the very first section of GMAT. But to my surprise I saw V32. It even occurred to me that the score was generated with an error and showed 32 instead of 42 :P. But I guess this is my life long level in verbal, and I cant improve any further. I am done.
Quant: After first two question, I was wondering whether I am giving GMAT quant or some other quant exam. It felt so different and so off the track that I had to think twice in every question. Questions were like I had never seen before. Felt bit rushed around ques # 20, but still managed to finish it 4 mins before time. I thought I had performed bad and would be lucky to get Q50, with most likely score of Q49. But was surprised to see Q51.

So, once again 700 it is, but with Q51 - V32. And I am done with 4th attempt or the final attempt. :(

Your last two scores are very similar. I wouldn't suggest you to take GMAT once again - another such score might be frowned upon. That said, a 700 is a great score. You have shown that you are brilliant in Quant and about average in Verbal. Though not the ideal situation but it isn't much of a red flag. You should set off your relatively lower Verbal score by putting in extra effort in your essays. Take help from school specific consultants - ensure that your writing style is engaging, stories true and informative and grammar impeccable.
Get a free profile evaluation done here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#-school/

Phewwww!!! Finally done with GMAT. It was hard to digest that I can not apply in top 10 just because of 30 points lower score. Just gave one more shot and scored 740 (Q50, V40, IR 7). Not a great score, but at least it puts me off the "hall of shame". Could have got Q51, but my overconfidence put me down. It would have been better to have spent 10 minutes in revising WORK problem concept that I usually mess up. I think I would live with that itch. Not sure if 740 is a great score, but I am Ok and am done.

Thanks a lot Karishma. Your CR links were really useful.
Thanks a lot Rich. Tip about exam environment simulation was really useful.
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Hello,

Could you please post a debrief for how you moved from 600s to 740. I am currently stuck at 640 and will really find this helpful.

Thanks.
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Sure.. I will post a debrief. Hopefully by tomorrow.
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Hi popov,

Congrats on raising your GMAT score to a 740/Q50 - it's another outstanding score on top of all of the other outstanding scores that you already have.

I'm concerned about how you interpret your performances though - referring to a 740 as 'not sure if it's a great score' and referring to your prior scores (in the 700s) as 'the hall of shame' is an off-putting way to refer to a series of fantastic performances. If you present yourself to Business Schools with this same type of perspective, then you might end up mis-representing yourself and get rejected as a result. You should be proud of these performances and you should make sure that you properly 'sell yourself' to each Business School that you apply to. You're clearly aiming at some highly competitive Programs, so you can't allow yourself to come across as anything less than amazing during the application process.

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Hi popov,

Congrats on raising your GMAT score to a 740/Q50 - it's another outstanding score on top of all of the other outstanding scores that you already have.

I'm concerned about how you interpret your performances though - referring to a 740 as 'not sure if it's a great score' and referring to your prior scores (in the 700s) as 'the hall of shame' is an off-putting way to refer to a series of fantastic performances. If you present yourself to Business Schools with this same type of perspective, then you might end up mis-representing yourself and get rejected as a result. You should be proud of these performances and you should make sure that you properly 'sell yourself' to each Business School that you apply to. You're clearly aiming at some highly competitive Programs, so you can't allow yourself to come across as anything less than amazing during the application process.

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

Thanks a lot.

Yes, I understand your point about being proud of these performances when it comes to application. It was just a personal standalone target to score higher in GMAT. When it comes to application, I am even emphasizing 700. Really appreciate your input once again.
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