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05 May 2024, 20:15
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I scored 655 on my GMAT exam (93rd percentile). However, I want to improve my score by at least 30 points and reach 685, which is the 97th percentile.
During my exam, I made some mistakes which I believe led to my low (compared to my target) score. In the Quantitative section, I had one incorrect answer and one unanswered question (last Question of the section). My percentile in Quantitative section was 85th. During my mock exams, I noticed that if I made two incorrect answers, my percentile would still be around 92nd. I think my anxiety about the potential penalty for an unanswered question caused me to click on 'start break' and 'end break' within 2 seconds, foregoing my break and within no time, verbal section appeared on my screen.
As a result, I entered the second section (verbal) with a lot of anxiety, and I ended up getting my first question wrong. I made a total of 8 incorrect answers, which resulted in a 70th percentile. I had to guess the answers to the last two questions because of timing issues. During my OG mocks, I used to score up to the 98th percentile on verbal, but I always get verbal questions wrong if I have even a tiny bit of anxiety or lack of focus.
My original plan was to take a break after the verbal section, but due to the initial mess-up, I went on to do the Data Insights section without a break, however, managed to score a 94th percentile.
Since I have been in study mode, I wish to resume my prep immediately and get done with my next attempt within this month. I am looking for some advice on how to motivate myself and plan my study for the next attempt.
Thank you in advance!
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During my exam, I made some mistakes which I believe led to my low (compared to my target) score. In the Quantitative section, I had one incorrect answer and one unanswered question (last Question of the section). My percentile in Quantitative section was 85th. During my mock exams, I noticed that if I made two incorrect answers, my percentile would still be around 92nd. I think my anxiety about the potential penalty for an unanswered question caused me to click on 'start break' and 'end break' within 2 seconds, foregoing my break and within no time, verbal section appeared on my screen.
As a result, I entered the second section (verbal) with a lot of anxiety, and I ended up getting my first question wrong. I made a total of 8 incorrect answers, which resulted in a 70th percentile. I had to guess the answers to the last two questions because of timing issues. During my OG mocks, I used to score up to the 98th percentile on verbal, but I always get verbal questions wrong if I have even a tiny bit of anxiety or lack of focus.
My original plan was to take a break after the verbal section, but due to the initial mess-up, I went on to do the Data Insights section without a break, however, managed to score a 94th percentile.
Since I have been in study mode, I wish to resume my prep immediately and get done with my next attempt within this month. I am looking for some advice on how to motivate myself and plan my study for the next attempt.
Thank you in advance!
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Hi! I think your fundamentals are strong and you just need a to practice taking mocks a bit more. Now while taking mocks you should have a test-taking strategy (if you don't have one) which will help in reducing your anxiety. I will share a sample strategy here (will be great if it works for you). Also, leaving a question unanswered attracts more penalty than getting it incorrect. I totally understand that it happened under pressure and to be honest it happens with a lot of aspirants (so you don't need to be too disappointed).
DI Strategy - Spend 12 mins on Q1 to Q5 (i.e. when you have 35 mins left, you should be at Q5), spend 10 mins on Q6 to Q10 (when you have 25 mins left, you should be at Q10), spend 10 mins on Q11 to Q15 (when you have 15 mins left, you should be at Q15), spend 13 mins on Q16 to Q20.
Quant Strategy - Spend 11 mins on Q1 to Q5, 10 mins on Q6 to Q10 (you can take 1-2 risks), 10 mins on Q11 to Q15 (you can take 1-2 risks), 14 mins on Q16 to Q21. This also means that (since GMAT clock runs backwards) when you have 36 mins left, you should be at Q5 (considering you need 2 mins to answer that question), when you have 26-27 mins you should be at Q10, when you have 15-16 mins you should be at Q15 (since you will need 1-2 mins to answer that question).
Verbal Strategy: Q1 to Q7: spend 14 mins (when 33 mins are left, you should be at Q7), Q8 to Q14: spend 11 mins (when 22 mins are left, you should be at Q14), Q15 to Q23: spend balance 20 mins.
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Hi an1995.
I think one thing that could motivate you is realizing how close you are to your target score.
If you had just answered that last Quant question, even with a guess, you would have been at at least 675.
Regarding how you could prep for your next GMAT, I think doing some streaks method practice, both with mixed sets of questions and questions in your weaker topics, would make you more confident and more consistent and get you to 685+.
How to Ace the GMAT Using the Streaks Method
I think one thing that could motivate you is realizing how close you are to your target score.
If you had just answered that last Quant question, even with a guess, you would have been at at least 675.
Regarding how you could prep for your next GMAT, I think doing some streaks method practice, both with mixed sets of questions and questions in your weaker topics, would make you more confident and more consistent and get you to 685+.
How to Ace the GMAT Using the Streaks Method
