Took a full length practice test and score is 340....!!!

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Wth....wth..!!!

Ive been taking gmat classes since 2 months and our prof asked us to take a full length practice test. 
I knew it will be a bad idea but not this bad.
340...like really?? Will i be able to do it??

Agreed till now i've just practiced geometry thoroughly and luckily only 1 question was wrong from that topic. 
English went baaaad.
SC and CR - all wrong

IR- was wrong as expected.
Skipped the essay writing.

Iam in my 25 and an advertising professional and i really want to do a pg in advertising.

What to do?????

GMATPill · Answer

Hi devash,

You'll need to rethink your approach to studying. Clearly what you've been doing isn't working for you. There are many moving parts to the GMAT - try to really focus on a particular subsection and maximize your improvement there first. Take baby steps. You mentioned SC is a problem area. Improving SC first can also enhance your ability to more quickly read CR and RC questions. See if this video helps: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4

devash_23@yahoo.com · Answer

Hmm..... I guess i should firstly cover all the topics before going into a full length test.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi devash_23@yahoo.com, I'd like to know a bit more about how you've been studying: 1) You say that you've been studying for 2 months, but what does that really mean? How many hours do you study during a typical week? Have you been studying non-stop for 2 months or were there periods in which you did no studying? 2) What resources have you been using during your studies? You mentioned a Professor, so are you taking a Class of some kind? 3) You mention how Geometry is the only subject that you've practiced thoroughly. How is that possible if you've been studying for 2 months? There are several 'categories' of math that show up in the Quant section more often than Geometry, so why haven't you focused on the larger categories (since they're worth more to your overall score)? I'd also like to know a bit more about your timeline/goals: What is your goal score? When are you planning to apply to Business School? GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made, Rich

devash_23@yahoo.com · Answer

So basically iam working Monday to Friday. So after work iam able to scrap out 2 hrs for my studies. Rest i attend my gmat classes on weekends. That's all iam doing right now.
Get hold of basics topic wise.

Though iam also planning to leave my job next month so that i can do regular studies.

Iam planning to appear for my exam in august this year.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi devash_23@yahoo.com, Before anyone can offer any practical advice about your situation, you'll need to provide more information than you have: 1) What materials have you been using during your studies? It sounds like you've taken a Class, but what class? Have you been using books? Working online? 2) You mentioned how you were going to leave your job next month. Are you going to be away from your job through August (when you plan to take the GMAT)? What materials do you plan to work on during this time off from work? 3) What is your score goal? GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made, Rich

devash_23@yahoo.com · Answer

I have joined this coaching classes we have in India by the name of IMS. They have provided me with theoretical books for all the sections along with practice sheets.
Also iam practicing from this Wiley's GMAC official guide.

yes i will be away from my job till i dont give my exam.

Score iam looking forward to is somewhere around 700.

KyleWiddison · Answer

That kind of improvement is definitely possible, but it's a long road. I tutored a student who started with a practice exam of 340 and he just submitted his applications with a 680. He was very weak in math, so he actually a few months off from GMAT study to take some basic math courses from the local college to improve his math capabilities. After that he spent about 8-9 months studying GMAT topics, starting with very basic foundational concepts. He took the GMAT 3 times before he hit his target score. He was going to school and doing some work during his preparation, so he wasn't studying 100% of the time, but he did spend a lot of time each week preparing for the exam.

So, realize that the journey is long, and you have to start from the very basic levels, but you can make that kind of leap if you are committed.

KW

So, realize that the journey is long, and you have to start from the very basic levels, but you can make that kind of leap if you are committed.

KW

devash_23@yahoo.com · Answer

Thanks for all the advise. Will pick up every piece one by one and get them on track.

Also can you suggest me one more thing??
Iam looking forward to something like masters in brand management .
Can you suggest me few courses and colleges along with their requirements?

damyanti · Answer

Hello Devash, indeed from a 340 to a 700 would mean more than doubling the score. As Kyle mentions, this is just a phenomenal jump that you are looking at.

So, for the next 1 year or so, just focus totally on GMAT and as you rightly have pointed out, address topics one by one. Long way to go, but I am sure you would be able to accomplish it, if you have the determination.

All the best, and do keep us informed of your progress.

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