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03 Apr 2021, 12:15
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Hi Everyone,
After spending time as an observer on the GMAT Club, I would like to add to the forum and share my own GMAT experience with you all (As this is my first post on the forum, I would like to apologize in advance in case I have broken any forum rules).
Just to give you a brief background about myself, I am an Indian Male (non-IT) based out of New Delhi. I am currently working as a front-end Corporate Finance Analyst at one of the Big 4, assisting clients in the Energy sector with M&A and M&A strategy.
I gave the GMAT on Saturday March 27, 2021 and managed to score 680 (Q49 V34 IR8). Although I narrowly fell short of my target score of 700, I felt somewhat relieved that 7 months of self-prep had paid off (to a certain extent).
My first 2 attempts (2017 and 2019) to sit for the GMAT were in vain. However, I realized that the flexibility of working from home provided me with an opportunity to spend more time on prep than I would usually be able to. So after a few weeks of procrastination, I finally began my preparation in September 2020 with an LBS mock in which I scored 510
After a detailed analysis of the mock, I realized CR and RC required a lot of work. As a result, the focus in the first 2-3 months of preparation was solely on improving on CR and RC. After scoring 670 (Q43 V39) in my first GMAT Prep Mock in November, I felt much more confident with CR & RC and decided to start focusing on SC and Quant.
I initially used GMAT OG 2020, Verbal Review 2020 and Quant Review 2020 for my practice. I have been exclusively using the GMATClub for practice after exhausting these resources. In terms of prep time, I was spending, on average, about an hour on prep on weekdays and around 2-3 hours on weekends.
Finally, after 6 months of preparation, I gave my first attempt on February 11, 2021 and scored 650 (Q43 V36 IR7). While the score was well below my target score, I had no one to blame but myself. My time management in Quant was all over the place, leaving me with only 15 minutes to attempt the last 15 questions.
Even though the score was disappointing, I was confident with my preparation and felt that the score was not a true reflection of the same. As a result, my primary focus between the 2 attempts was to improve time management and practice more 700-level questions in Verbal and Quant.
For mocks, I used GMAT Prep (4), MGMAT (1) and Princeton Review (6) My mock scores typically ranged from 650 to 710 (Q43 to Q51, V31 to V39), with the occasional outlier. I intend to use the remaining mocks in preparation for my next attempt.
Mid-way during my preparation, I decided to change my approach towards the exam after I realized that my mock scores were plateauing (660-680) due to the pressure that I had created to get to my target score. I realized that this strategy was counter-productive and decided to focus on each question as an exam in itself and to try to get as many questions correct instead of just focusing on getting a particular score.
As for my MBA plans, I am targeting the 2022 fall intake in schools such as Rotman, McGill and NUS and hope to reach my target score before R1 applications begin. While 680 is a decent score, I personally believe that a score of at least 700 would improve my chances of getting a decent scholarship at these schools (any feedback on the same would be appreciated)
I am unable to share my ESR here for some reason – I would love to share my ESR and hear from you all on how to go about making the jump to a 700+ score!
Finally, I would like to thank you all for making this forum such an amazing source of knowledge and learning! I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the GMAT Club and can’t recommend it highly enough to those beginning their GMAT journey.
After spending time as an observer on the GMAT Club, I would like to add to the forum and share my own GMAT experience with you all (As this is my first post on the forum, I would like to apologize in advance in case I have broken any forum rules).
Just to give you a brief background about myself, I am an Indian Male (non-IT) based out of New Delhi. I am currently working as a front-end Corporate Finance Analyst at one of the Big 4, assisting clients in the Energy sector with M&A and M&A strategy.
I gave the GMAT on Saturday March 27, 2021 and managed to score 680 (Q49 V34 IR8). Although I narrowly fell short of my target score of 700, I felt somewhat relieved that 7 months of self-prep had paid off (to a certain extent).
My first 2 attempts (2017 and 2019) to sit for the GMAT were in vain. However, I realized that the flexibility of working from home provided me with an opportunity to spend more time on prep than I would usually be able to. So after a few weeks of procrastination, I finally began my preparation in September 2020 with an LBS mock in which I scored 510
After a detailed analysis of the mock, I realized CR and RC required a lot of work. As a result, the focus in the first 2-3 months of preparation was solely on improving on CR and RC. After scoring 670 (Q43 V39) in my first GMAT Prep Mock in November, I felt much more confident with CR & RC and decided to start focusing on SC and Quant.
I initially used GMAT OG 2020, Verbal Review 2020 and Quant Review 2020 for my practice. I have been exclusively using the GMATClub for practice after exhausting these resources. In terms of prep time, I was spending, on average, about an hour on prep on weekdays and around 2-3 hours on weekends.
Finally, after 6 months of preparation, I gave my first attempt on February 11, 2021 and scored 650 (Q43 V36 IR7). While the score was well below my target score, I had no one to blame but myself. My time management in Quant was all over the place, leaving me with only 15 minutes to attempt the last 15 questions.
Even though the score was disappointing, I was confident with my preparation and felt that the score was not a true reflection of the same. As a result, my primary focus between the 2 attempts was to improve time management and practice more 700-level questions in Verbal and Quant.
For mocks, I used GMAT Prep (4), MGMAT (1) and Princeton Review (6) My mock scores typically ranged from 650 to 710 (Q43 to Q51, V31 to V39), with the occasional outlier. I intend to use the remaining mocks in preparation for my next attempt.
Mid-way during my preparation, I decided to change my approach towards the exam after I realized that my mock scores were plateauing (660-680) due to the pressure that I had created to get to my target score. I realized that this strategy was counter-productive and decided to focus on each question as an exam in itself and to try to get as many questions correct instead of just focusing on getting a particular score.
As for my MBA plans, I am targeting the 2022 fall intake in schools such as Rotman, McGill and NUS and hope to reach my target score before R1 applications begin. While 680 is a decent score, I personally believe that a score of at least 700 would improve my chances of getting a decent scholarship at these schools (any feedback on the same would be appreciated)
I am unable to share my ESR here for some reason – I would love to share my ESR and hear from you all on how to go about making the jump to a 700+ score!
Finally, I would like to thank you all for making this forum such an amazing source of knowledge and learning! I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the GMAT Club and can’t recommend it highly enough to those beginning their GMAT journey.
05 Apr 2021, 11:25
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Hi mohitpal9,
Congrats on a great score increase! Certainly, if you need any specific advice, regarding your study plan moving forward, feel free to reach out. In the meantime, here is a helpful article:
How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success
Congrats on a great score increase! Certainly, if you need any specific advice, regarding your study plan moving forward, feel free to reach out. In the meantime, here is a helpful article:
How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success
