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lipikatiwari
School Moderator - HEC Masters
Joined: 15 Sep 2018
Last visit: 25 Sep 2022
Posts: 36
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Location: India
Concentration: Marketing
Schools: HEC MiM "24 ESCP MiM "24 ESSEC ESSEC MiM "24 (II)
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V35
GPA: 3.5
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
27 Oct 2020, 03:01
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Hi everyone,
I've been struggling with my verbal score and need some help. My Gmat online exam is next week (3rd November 2020)
I started my preparation 3 months back (6 hours every day) and here's what I've covered: OG, Manhattan Guides, PowerScore CR, Gmatclub's Grammar Book, GmatNinja's videos.
My OG accuracy is (timed):
SC: 84%
CR: 85%
RC: 82%
I've done over 1000+ official verbal questions and have even maintained an error log. I haven't been able to cross the V40 mark.
Diagnostic Test Score (Gmatprep Mock 1, December 2018): Scored 670 - Q48, V34
I started giving mocks 2 weeks back:
-GmatPrep Mock 1: 720 (Q49, V40)
-GmatPrep Mock 2: 710 (Q50, V36)
-MGMAT: 670 (Q45, V36)
-Kaplan 1: 730 (Q50, V40)
-Kaplan 2: 680 (Q49, V34)
-Kaplan 3: 710 (Q49, V38)
I have bought Official Practice Test 3,4 and plan to give them by the end of this week.
I've also given GmatClub Quant CATs (Q49, Q47, Q46, Q50, Q50, Q44). Overall my quant score lies in the range Q48-Q50.
But my verbal score is fluctuating. Getting a V34 again was disappointing. Some things I've observed after analyzing my mocks:
1. CR accuracy is usually above 70%
2. RC accuracy depends from test to test. (I found Manhattan's and Kaplan's RCs unreasonably difficult; 80%+ accuracy on official mocks ).
3. My SC accuracy is probably the worst and I've been consistently getting these questions wrong despite devoting most of my time on SC preparation.
4. I've been using some pacing and timing strategies; However, I still run short of time (4-7 minutes)
Lately, I've been practising Gmatprep SC questions (from practice tests 1,2). Mostly 600-700 and 700+ level questions. On average, I've been getting 9/10 correct. Incorrect ones:- I am able to eliminate 3 choices and end up selecting the wrong choice (the closest choice).
I'll be applying to the top Mim Programs next year and need to get a 740+ (aiming for V40+) to increase my chances (I come from a Tier 3 college, so...)
I'm usually calm during the exam so it's not a problem of nerves
Would love to get some suggestion and advice for increasing my verbal score.
Thank you in advance!
Sending ya all positive vibes ✨
- Lipika
I've been struggling with my verbal score and need some help. My Gmat online exam is next week (3rd November 2020)
I started my preparation 3 months back (6 hours every day) and here's what I've covered: OG, Manhattan Guides, PowerScore CR, Gmatclub's Grammar Book, GmatNinja's videos.
My OG accuracy is (timed):
SC: 84%
CR: 85%
RC: 82%
I've done over 1000+ official verbal questions and have even maintained an error log. I haven't been able to cross the V40 mark.
Diagnostic Test Score (Gmatprep Mock 1, December 2018): Scored 670 - Q48, V34
I started giving mocks 2 weeks back:
-GmatPrep Mock 1: 720 (Q49, V40)
-GmatPrep Mock 2: 710 (Q50, V36)
-MGMAT: 670 (Q45, V36)
-Kaplan 1: 730 (Q50, V40)
-Kaplan 2: 680 (Q49, V34)
-Kaplan 3: 710 (Q49, V38)
I have bought Official Practice Test 3,4 and plan to give them by the end of this week.
I've also given GmatClub Quant CATs (Q49, Q47, Q46, Q50, Q50, Q44). Overall my quant score lies in the range Q48-Q50.
But my verbal score is fluctuating. Getting a V34 again was disappointing. Some things I've observed after analyzing my mocks:
1. CR accuracy is usually above 70%
2. RC accuracy depends from test to test. (I found Manhattan's and Kaplan's RCs unreasonably difficult; 80%+ accuracy on official mocks ).
3. My SC accuracy is probably the worst and I've been consistently getting these questions wrong despite devoting most of my time on SC preparation.
4. I've been using some pacing and timing strategies; However, I still run short of time (4-7 minutes)
Lately, I've been practising Gmatprep SC questions (from practice tests 1,2). Mostly 600-700 and 700+ level questions. On average, I've been getting 9/10 correct. Incorrect ones:- I am able to eliminate 3 choices and end up selecting the wrong choice (the closest choice).
I'll be applying to the top Mim Programs next year and need to get a 740+ (aiming for V40+) to increase my chances (I come from a Tier 3 college, so...)
I'm usually calm during the exam so it's not a problem of nerves
Would love to get some suggestion and advice for increasing my verbal score.
Thank you in advance!
Sending ya all positive vibes ✨
- Lipika
27 Oct 2020, 18:52
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Hi Lipika,
A CAT is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. In addition, the process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week - and your last CAT should be taken about 1 week before Test Day. Going forward, you really shouldn't take more than 1 FULL CAT per week.
From what you describe, you have taken 6 CATs and a number of ClubTests over the last 2 weeks - and that is TOO MANY Tests. At this point, you are running the risk of 'burning out' before Test Day (and that is something that we want to avoid). Since you're now less than a week from your Official GMAT, you should not be taking any more CATs. General study and review would be fine, but you should not be studying too much (NO CATs and NO "cramming"). In the last couple of days before your Exam, you should try to get some extra rest, so that you can go into Test Day calm, clear-headed and ready to work.
Based on your CAT Scores, your overall content knowledge is fine - meaning that you're losing points because of little mistakes or minor rules/concepts that you don't immediately recognize (for example, when you've gotten SCs wrong, what were the specific grammar/idiom/style rules involved?). Assuming that you've taken these CATs in a realistic fashion, you're remarkably close to a 740+ right now, but that type of Score Goal requires a high level of 'precision.' It's okay to get the really hard/weird questions wrong, but you have to correctly answer everything else. By extension, you should consider how you're taking notes and working through questions step-by-step. Answering questions "in your head" is the WORST way to approach a GMAT question - and it's possible that that type of approach is keeping you from your Goal.
1) When you say that you're applying to School 'next year', do you mean in January or later on (re: September/October)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
A CAT is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. In addition, the process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week - and your last CAT should be taken about 1 week before Test Day. Going forward, you really shouldn't take more than 1 FULL CAT per week.
From what you describe, you have taken 6 CATs and a number of ClubTests over the last 2 weeks - and that is TOO MANY Tests. At this point, you are running the risk of 'burning out' before Test Day (and that is something that we want to avoid). Since you're now less than a week from your Official GMAT, you should not be taking any more CATs. General study and review would be fine, but you should not be studying too much (NO CATs and NO "cramming"). In the last couple of days before your Exam, you should try to get some extra rest, so that you can go into Test Day calm, clear-headed and ready to work.
Based on your CAT Scores, your overall content knowledge is fine - meaning that you're losing points because of little mistakes or minor rules/concepts that you don't immediately recognize (for example, when you've gotten SCs wrong, what were the specific grammar/idiom/style rules involved?). Assuming that you've taken these CATs in a realistic fashion, you're remarkably close to a 740+ right now, but that type of Score Goal requires a high level of 'precision.' It's okay to get the really hard/weird questions wrong, but you have to correctly answer everything else. By extension, you should consider how you're taking notes and working through questions step-by-step. Answering questions "in your head" is the WORST way to approach a GMAT question - and it's possible that that type of approach is keeping you from your Goal.
1) When you say that you're applying to School 'next year', do you mean in January or later on (re: September/October)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
lipikatiwari
School Moderator - HEC Masters
Joined: 15 Sep 2018
Last visit: 25 Sep 2022
Posts: 36
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 121
Location: India
Concentration: Marketing
Schools: HEC MiM "24 ESCP MiM "24 ESSEC ESSEC MiM "24 (II)
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V35
GPA: 3.5
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
27 Oct 2020, 23:17
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Hi Rich!
Thank you so much for your suggestions. I gave the GMAT official practice test- 3 just an hour ago. I scored 730 (Q49, V41).
After going through your reply, I have decided not to give any more CATs. I'll definitely try to get some extra rest
I'll be applying to Schools in October 2021 for the August 2022 session. Though I graduated this year, I've decided to get some work experience before applying (hence the one year delay).
Once again, thank you so much for replying
- Lipika
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Thank you so much for your suggestions. I gave the GMAT official practice test- 3 just an hour ago. I scored 730 (Q49, V41).
After going through your reply, I have decided not to give any more CATs. I'll definitely try to get some extra rest
I'll be applying to Schools in October 2021 for the August 2022 session. Though I graduated this year, I've decided to get some work experience before applying (hence the one year delay).
Once again, thank you so much for replying
- Lipika
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