From 450 to 700?

Question

Hi everyone,
I got a score of 450 in GMAT Online and i'm really disheartened as I was aspiring for 650+ at least
Do you think will it be possible for me to receive my desired score?
I was planning to apply in schools for Fall 2021 so will it be possible since we're in September 2020 now?

dep · Answer

First of all don't lose heart .It is evident that you need to work on concepts but it is definitely doable. Just put down your head and clear concepts one at a time.
Pls refer to fwg links 
 https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-you-need-for-quant-140445.html#p1130136 
 https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-you-need-for-gmat-verbal-164070.html#p1299457

Kudos if it helps.
Thanks

priya90r · Answer

What was your score breakup?

TheUltimateWinner · Answer

How many hours did you study so far before the exam?
Can you share your mock score (official mock)? 
Which one is your weakest and strongest area in GMAT?

Vishal1327 · Answer

I’m new to this app so I’m having a bit difficulty in replying individually so I’m gonna reply both questions here

Score breakup was -: 
Verbal 24
Quant 31
IR 3
(No AWA section because it was GMAT Online)

I studied approx 5-6 hours everyday for 3 months approx and didn’t give the official mock test because i was under time constraints due to parental pressure and didn’t get time to give that
Although i gave a few mock tests online which i received from the coaching center where i was enrolled
I don’t have the exact breakup for those exams but i got approx 500 in those mock tests.

Weakest area i might say can be quant because I run out of time so I’m attempting last 3-4 questions in under 30 seconds so I don’t even get time to read the last few question
In verbal i might say my weakest area is sentence correction but i also get distracted sometime while reading the RC

As i write this I feel like I should give up on GMAT and find something else to do?

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GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Vishal1327,

Sorry to hear about how things went with your GMAT. But don't be discouraged. An improvement is always possible. In my journey, I have helped many students improve their score by more than 100 points. All you need to do is to focus on the right parameters and have a proper study plan. Let me share my insights here.

The ideal way to prepare for GMAT is 
  Learn the concepts 
 Learn the methodology 
 Take sectional quizzes for individual topic 
 Make sure to move to the next topic only if you get 60% accuracy 
 Work on the weaker areas 
 Once you are done with the topics, start taking mocks 
 If you consistently get your desired score in mocks, then you are good to take the test

In the above plan  learning the methodology and working on the weaker area s are the most important steps. Most students fails to do that and eventually fail to score well on GMAT. There is a misconception among students that practicing 'N' number of questions will fetch results. But that is not entirely true. As GMAT is a test of application of concepts, it is really important to learn the right methodology to solve questions.

Having said that, to suggest you a proper plan, I would need you to answer a few questions.
 
 Did you take any mocks before taking the official test? 
 Most importantly, did you follow any approach while solving questions? 
 If yes, did the approach change with every test? 
 How many hours can you dedicate for studies?

Answer to these questions will help me guide you in a better way. You can always write back to me here or a  better way would be to discuss the same over a call . This way we can quickly narrow down things and make a proper study plan. The call is absolutely free and worth it. So, if you are interested, you can  schedule a free consultation call  using the below link.

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Vishal1327 · Answer

Hi  GMATWhizTeam  
1. Yes i gave a few mock tests from the center where i was enrolled for gmat preparation 
I was scoring around 500 in those tests but i used to think that my actual score would be higher than that as i was skipping the AWA sections in those mock tests

2. Just some basic approaches like comma subject rule, check one word before the comma etc. Not too detailed approaches i must say

3. Usually not

4. I can give upto 4-5 hours at least everyday

Thank you everyone who replied and tried to help me out, i am really obliged to each and everyone of you.

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GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Vishal1327,

GMAT score doesn't depend on AWA and IR. Only the quant and verbal sections decide the score. 
 By the approach, I mean the methodology. To give you an example, to solve SC questions you need to approach them from a meaning stand-point. There is a misconception that knowing grammatical rules will help solve SC questions, but that isn't the case. You will often come across answer choices which are grammatically correct and also convey a logical meaning but are indeed incorrect. So, it is really important to understand the intended meaning the original sentence is trying to convey and eliminate answer choices which are either grammatically incorrect or which do not convey the intended meaning. The following video helps you understand the gist of the approach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SGA8bwFNJM

How should you plan your studies?

I understood that you are not focusing on the right parameters. It is really important to understand the concepts and  learn the right methodology  to solve questions. As GMAT is a test of application of concepts, it is really important to use the right strategies. And 4-5 hours a day is a good amount of time to work on your weaknesses and improve your skills. I can definitely help you improve your score but I think a more one-to-one interaction would be helpful.  Why don't you go ahead and schedule a free consultation call so that we can quickly sort things out and make a proper study plan?  To give you an introduction, I am  GMAT Strategy Consultant  and I have helped many students improve their score by more than 100 points. Here's the success story of one our students who improved her score by 130 points and scored a 690 in 40 days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guH5J_knC5s

If you wish to have an one-on-one interaction regarding the study strategy and how to improve your score, you can  schedule a free consultation call  using the below link.

Click here to schedule a call

Vishal1327 · Answer

Thank you  GMATWhizTeam 
I’ll schedule a call if required

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MathRevolution · Answer

Hello Vishal.

GMAT club is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, and many more. You are recommended to visit various posts and utilize this forum in the best efficient way.

Your score is shaky. I fully understand your frustration. You were not probably on the right track or wrong direction in your study plans. You can surely do better. You can schedule a Free counseling session for 20 mins with one of our experts if you want detailed advice on your current study plans.

A score of 450 is far indeed from the target score of 700. So, it is all about raising 250. pointers. We will like to recommend specific vital points which will be helpful. The score tells that neither the Math nor the Verbal is above average. Hence, both sections have to be taken care of simultaneously. To improve, you will require consistent learning and practice. Also, keep motivation high to learn.

Since we are a math expert, we will recommend you go through our post on the GMAT club, which gives a complete Breakdown of GMAT math questions and types: https://gmatclub.com/forum/overview-of-gmat-math-question-types-and-patterns-on-the-gmat-211809.html#p1641411

Also, make a note of various possible combinations to achieve a score of 700. The possible scores will help you track your performance after taking the mock or practice test. It will also help you maintain balance in both the sections, and you will always be in a great position to allot the study hours to a specific area accordingly.

Possible score combinations: Q45/V41, Q46/V40, Q48/V38, Q50/V36

After visiting the post, now is the time to start with the basics. To strengthen the basic concept on various topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems, you may refer to many free materials available in GMAT Club. Our website also helps strengthen the necessary skills of math”.

Solve as many questions as you can relate to different topics, and it is recommended that you try to connect with many proven experts. You can visit Math Revolution and get access to our 7-day full on-demand course (27 topics, 490 subtopics and 1,500 questions) for free trial lessons

While concept learning, try solving 600 level questions by topic and be habitual of creating the error log. Prepare the list of all the doubts you face during solving and practicing questions. This practice will help you assess the topics in which you need more time to prepare. After solving as many questions possible, take the 1st mock test and assess your performance. You may try our free diagnostic test once. Let some experts evaluate it to make you understand it better.

Continue the process with 650+ level by topic and then 700+ level questions by topic. The entire mock test should be completed in a disciplinary manner. Since this is a bit long journey, 1-on -1 tutoring can also be helpful to shorten the study period if your study budget is affordable.

Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost up. Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to compete with time and hence will be able to learn time-management.

We appreciate your time and patience in reading this reply.
If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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