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Apoorv0194
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GMAT Focus 1: 655 Q85 V82 DI81 
Schools: NUS '26 (S) ISB '26 (I) Emory Goizueta (S) INSEAD Aug '27 Jones '26 (S) UNC '26 (S) Kelley '26 (S) IESE '26 (D) Fischer'26 (S) Ross '26 (S)
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05 Aug 2025, 05:57
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I want to understand 2 things. How is GMAT FOCUS different from GMAT CLASSIC (Score wise and not timewise) and how much should I aim for if I only need top tier colleges.
Secondly, When to give mocks ? I am enrolled with an institute for preps and almost a month into my prep. I intend to take GMAT by sept mid.
Secondly, When to give mocks ? I am enrolled with an institute for preps and almost a month into my prep. I intend to take GMAT by sept mid.
05 Aug 2025, 06:26
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1. GMAT Focus vs Classic (Score-wise):
GMAT Focus scores range from 205 to 805, while GMAT Classic was 200 to 800.
GMAT Focus has only Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights (DI). GMAT, which was discontinued on January 31, 2024, consisted of four sections: Quant Reasoning , Verbal Reasoning , Analytical Writing Assessment and Integrated Reasoning.
2. How much should you aim for?
Most top-tier B-schools typically look for a score above 740 on the GMAT Focus to stay competitive.
3.When to take mocks?
Now: Take 1 mock to get a baseline and understand timing/format.
Use the official mocks from mba.com – they're the most accurate.
Between mocks, spend time reviewing mistakes and fixing weak areas.
05 Aug 2025, 12:16
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Top b-schools have a range of GMAT scores, but usually the minimum threshold is the 90th percentile (which is now in 655 range on the focus edition). You should aim higher unless your academic track record and essay story is exceptional strong and you can demonstrate leadership potential and a unique background that will benefit the cohort (your class).
The biggest mistake people make is burning the mocks (especially the official ones). After taking a mock to gain experience with the interface, timing and structure of the GMAT, don't take another one until you've got a solid conceptual foundation and a decent understanding of how to approach questions. Otherwise, you'll be burning mocks just to show what is obvious: that you're not ready yet with a solid conceptual and test strategy
The biggest mistake people make is burning the mocks (especially the official ones). After taking a mock to gain experience with the interface, timing and structure of the GMAT, don't take another one until you've got a solid conceptual foundation and a decent understanding of how to approach questions. Otherwise, you'll be burning mocks just to show what is obvious: that you're not ready yet with a solid conceptual and test strategy
