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Hi TheGriffin,

The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize - and it takes into account far more than just the number of correct answers. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT/mocks scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. If you scored a Q50 or Q51 along with a V31 or V32, then you could potentially hit 680 (although it's worth noting that your actual Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores on the GMAT probably won't be integers - they're just 'rounded off' for the convenience of providing easy-to-read information). By extension, your actual results relative to what you might see on some 'scoring tables' can sometimes be off by 10-20 points because there is a difference between a "low V32" and a high V32."

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

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1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What "brands" of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

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4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hi TheGriffin,

I have an important question. Have you taken any MBA.com practice exams?

Best Regards,

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Hi Scott/Jeff ,

My score is ranging between 630-650 in 2 veritas mock and one official gmat mock ( Q range as 46-49 and V range as 27-31) . To get V to 35 level atleast - do i need to attempt last RC genuinely anyhow as i always got to mark that randomly so that i can attempt last questions . Issue i see is i have to mark one RC randomly and some CR questions . Any guidance on how should i raise verbal to >=35 mark ? And if i give the GMAT now , any scope of getting 680 atleast ?
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Hi TheGriffin,
HI Rich , PFB my responses :

The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize - and it takes into account far more than just the number of correct answers. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT/mocks scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. If you scored a Q50 or Q51 along with a V31 or V32, then you could potentially hit 680 (although it's worth noting that your actual Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores on the GMAT probably won't be integers - they're just 'rounded off' for the convenience of providing easy-to-read information). By extension, your actual results relative to what you might see on some 'scoring tables' can sometimes be off by 10-20 points because there is a difference between a "low V32" and a high V32."

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

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1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week? 6 -8 months on and off , 20 hrs a week on an average
2) What study materials have you used so far? What "brands" of CATs/mocks have you used? E Gmat for verbal , Manhattan books ,Gmat club tests , Veritas and official gmat prep 1 and 2 for mocks
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Gmat prep 1 640 Q47 and v31 --24 Jan 2021
Veritas 1 650 Q 47 and V 32 ---6 march 2021
Gmat prep 2 600 don't recall splits here around : Q 48/49 V 25
Veritas 2 630 Q46 and V 31 -- in April 2021
Gmat Prep 2 again - 640 Q 49 V 28 ---16 May 2021

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4) What is your overall goal score? To score >= 680
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to? Canadian B schools for 2022 year for MBA/Analytics degree.

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Hi TheGriffin,

I've sent you a PM with some notes and additional questions.

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Hi Rich ,

I have replied back , thanks .
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My score is ranging between 630-650 in 2 veritas mock and one official gmat mock ( Q range as 46-49 and V range as 27-31) . To get V to 35 level atleast - do i need to attempt last RC genuinely anyhow as i always got to mark that randomly so that i can attempt last questions . Issue i see is i have to mark one RC randomly and some CR questions . Any guidance on how should i raise verbal to >=35 mark ? And if i give the GMAT now , any scope of getting 680 atleast ?

Regarding verbal, I actually have the perfect article for you:

How to Score High on GMAT Verbal

If you have any questions after reading this, feel free to reach out.
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