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16 Dec 2023, 13:59
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It seems like the classic GMAT heavily rewards great verbal scores vs. great quant scores. According to the scoring matrix, one can still score a 750 with a 48V and 44Q (63rd percentile).
I am much better at verbal than quant, having taken the LSAT after much preparation a while back.
Should testers in this situation be shooting to take the classic before it goes away? It seems like the focus will reward great verbal performance less given that the 3 sections are weighted equally and DI is more quant than verbal.
On the other hand, nobody knows how adcoms are going to evaluate the Focus given that R1 2024 is the first time they've ever had to use it, and a classic score gives them something they can definitely interpret.
FWIW I've been prepping to take the focus since October 1 2023 and will apply R1 2024. I have done no geometry or SC but have been exposed to all the other problem types.
Hopefully there are some other folks in this situation who can chime in on their plans.
Thanks for reading.
I am much better at verbal than quant, having taken the LSAT after much preparation a while back.
Should testers in this situation be shooting to take the classic before it goes away? It seems like the focus will reward great verbal performance less given that the 3 sections are weighted equally and DI is more quant than verbal.
On the other hand, nobody knows how adcoms are going to evaluate the Focus given that R1 2024 is the first time they've ever had to use it, and a classic score gives them something they can definitely interpret.
FWIW I've been prepping to take the focus since October 1 2023 and will apply R1 2024. I have done no geometry or SC but have been exposed to all the other problem types.
Hopefully there are some other folks in this situation who can chime in on their plans.
Thanks for reading.
16 Dec 2023, 14:12
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What schools do you plan to apply to?
Even though you can score 750 with Q44 if your Verbal score is high enough, many schools prefer to see a Q47+ Quant score, and at least Q49 is what many would really prefer. So, if you're planning to apply to highly competitive schools, then you'll have to be fairly strong in Quant regardless of how strong you are in Verbal.
Even though you can score 750 with Q44 if your Verbal score is high enough, many schools prefer to see a Q47+ Quant score, and at least Q49 is what many would really prefer. So, if you're planning to apply to highly competitive schools, then you'll have to be fairly strong in Quant regardless of how strong you are in Verbal.
16 Dec 2023, 14:26
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Hi! I can confirm the Focus Edition treats each section equally, while there is greater weightage given to one's Verbal score on the Classic version. But I wouldn't be so quick to make light of Sentence Correction and Geometry. Both are quite heavy topics to study unless you have a knack for SC and remember high school Geometry well. The classic version closes by the end of January.
PS: I've taken the classic and given almost all mocks for the Focus Edition. I personally found it a lot easier to score in both Quant and Verbal in the latter test.
PS: I've taken the classic and given almost all mocks for the Focus Edition. I personally found it a lot easier to score in both Quant and Verbal in the latter test.
