420 on first diagnostic - Suggestion needed

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Hi guys, I'm new member here. As per the suggestion, i gave Gmat Prep exam and i scored 420 (Q40, V6) without preparing anything :-(

. I'm planning to start preparing from tomorrow and intend to give GMAT in last week of Oct. I have ample of time to prepare. I'm planning to do Magoosh and OG. 1. I want to know targeting 700+, is it achievable in 2 months?? 2. I would appreciate any help/suggestion with respect to study plan and how to prepare and score 700+ Thanks in advance

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi rupzjain,

You shouldn't be too concerned about this initial CAT result - it's really just a way to measure your current strengths and weaknesses - and you'll find that you'll improve in certain areas quickly (once you become familiar with the content and tactics involved). All of that having been said, raising your score 280+ points in 2 months is probably not going to happen - that would require too much work in too little of a timeframe. You're going to need far more time than you've allotted (and likely more resources than you've planned to use).

1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

OptimusPrepJanielle · Answer

Hi rupzjain,

Take this score as a baseline score and identify the areas in which you have to improve. Sit back for sometime and analyse your pain areas.
If your target score is 700+, i feel that you should devote at-least 3 months fr your preparation.

If you are planning to give the GMAT in last week of October, then I assume that you are gunning for the R2 deadlines, which are not until the first week of January 2016.
So, I think it would be better to prepare for a month more and then appear for the GMAT.

OG is an absolute essential for your preparation and if you wish, you can start a free trial with us and see if the course satisfies your needs.

rupzjain · Answer

Hi Janielle,

Thanks got the reply.

I'm gunning for R2 deadlines. i prepared myself to give in last week of oct so that i get time for my application process. I have not taken the date yet so i can think of giving in Nov. Currently, i can put 9 hrs daily for preparation if in month's time i think i can score 700+, i will give in oct else Nov.

Thank you for suggesting your course. I will go through it.

rupzjain · Answer

Hi Rich,

Thanks for replying.

As you said, my concern is same, raising 280+ in 2 months time. I have read, people have able to increase maximum of 100+ in 2 months. I can put 9 hrs daily for my preparation. i can give in november but my concern i should not be late for application course. I heard that it's good to give exam by oct so that i don't missed out the application deadlines.

1. I'm planning to apply as soon as i'm done with exam for Fall 2016.
2. I have not listed the schools yet.

Thank you

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi rupzjain,

Planning to study 9 hours a day for any extended period of time is NOT a good idea; you're more likely to 'burn out' than achieve your goals, so you should plan for less study time per day (and you do NOT have to study every day - taking 1 day 'off' per week is generally a good idea).

2 months of study time will give you plenty of time to train, but you're likely going to need at least 3 months of consistent study time to hit your score goal. With that larger time commitment, you would still have time to work on your Round 2 applications (but there would likely be some 'overlap' with your GMAT studies).

You'll likely get a much better sense of all of this once you've started studying. You should proceed with your plan for the next couple of weeks, then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT so that you can measure your progress. We can then talk about any adjustments to your studies.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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