Can anyone help me to achieve my desired score

Question

Hi, 
today I sat for my gmat and scored a 360. I am really depressed. I am planning to give it a second try within 1 or 2 month (not decided yet). My target score is 640 - 650.

Can anyone please help me with a proper study plan.

mikemcgarry · Answer

Dear mayukh55 , I'm sorry to hear about your poor performance, and I am happy to respond! :-)

First of all, here are two GMAT study plans: 1) a one-month plan https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/1-month-gm ... -schedule/ 2) a three-month plan https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/3-month-gm ... beginners/ Also, here are recommendations for the best GMAT study materials: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/best-gmat ... rces-2015/ There's a lot of other information on that free blog that can help you. My friend, I am going to caution you on your perspective. The title of your post is " can anyone help me to achieve my desired score ?" Technically, the answer is no, and this is important to understand. I and the other GMAT experts can supply study plans and materials and resources. We can put the very best resources in front of you, but the responsibility for learning and growing lies solely with you. You are the only person on the planet who can cause you to be successful. You are the sole person on the planet responsible for the level of excellence that permeates your studying and preparation. Education is not something that other people "do" to you. Education is something you to do yourself, for yourself, by yourself, with the support of whatever teachers & GMAT experts can provide. It's very important to see yourself as the principle actor and prime mover in your life. That take-charge attitude is what the GMAT demands, it's what B-school demands, and it's what life in the business world demands. For more information, see this blog: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2014/gmat-study ... 0-or-more/ My friend, I wish you the very best of success and good fortune! Let me know if you have any further questions. Mike :-)

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi mayukh55,

I'd like to know more about how you studied and your experience with the GMAT:

1) How long did you study?
2) What materials did you use?

3) What were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores on your Official GMAT?
4) Did you finish any of the sections early? Did you have to rush to finish any of the sections (and have to guess on some questions)? Did you run out of time and leave any questions unanswered?

To raise your score to the 640-650 range, you will probably need to spend MORE than 2 months studying. A 300-point increase is not something that you will come quickly. Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week (or more) on the process. You will also likely need to invest in some new GMAT resources.

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

CrackverbalGMAT · Answer

Hey Mayukh,

I agree. Knowing what you did last time helps us tell whether you need to do the same thing once more.

However, here is how you can add a little more structure to your preparation.

Step : 01 – Take a test to see how it goes once more.

Step : 02 - Phase – 01 : Get your basics right

The first ten days can be spent on this phase. You could do one of these two things.

a. Go over ALL your basics one more time.
b. Or identify 5 main topics that you think your basics are not very strong. And work ONLY on them.

Make good copious notes of the basics. Remember, if your basics are strong, nobody can beat you!

Step : 03 – Take a test now, with these basics in mind. See if your score increases. If it does, yes! If it doesn’t, then your problem is with basics.

Step : 04 – Phase – 02 : OG and Verbal Review / Quant Review.

The next ten days should be spent on this phase. Go over your OG and Verbal Review. If you don’t remember the questions, work them out thoroughly this time. If you remember, go over only the questions that you went wrong in. Analyse why you went wrong. Try to consciously apply the techniques that you have learnt at CV.

Step : 05 – Take a test now, with the basics and the strategies. Check if your score increases. Now you know the analysis. Ideally this score should be close to 700.

You will keep going over Step 4 and Step 5 until you constantly hit your target score atleast twice. If yes, you are good to go.

Hope that helps!

All the very best

Saikiran Dudyala

manyatpr · Answer

Hi Mayukh55,

we would advice you to follow the below steps

1. Start with a mock test. This will help you identify your strong and weak areas
2. If you plan to do self study, get your hands on the best preparatory material available in the market. You can speak to your seniors, get feedback on forums like pagalguy to seek out the best in the market
3. Joining a coaching institute is recommended because it gives a structure to your preparation. Remember cracking GMAT is not just about working hard but working smart as well
4. Make a study time table for yourself that suits you best. You can start with spending 2 hours every day and as you move closer to your test date, start increasing your study hours
5. Keep taking mock tests in real test taking situations. However, more important than taking a mock test is to analyse your performance in the same. If you spend 2 hours on a mock test, spend 6 hours in analyzing the same. Figure out ways by which you can continuously keep improving your score
6. Make sure you stay consistent with your schedule. This is extremely important

To know more about the effective GMAT test taking strategies, best books to refer for your GMAT preparation and other important information, you can read here

https://blog.manyagroup.com/index.html?url=Tips-Info

Hope the above information helps. In case, you have any further queries, please do let us know and we would be happy to help.
www.manyagroup.com

mayukh55 · Answer

Hi all!

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. I agree with you. But, as I'm a working person that's why it's difficult for me to study for more than 2 hours daily, I can utilize the holidays though. At this moment, I'd appreciate any kind of "Unpaid" consultancy/ suggestions regarding study format or material.

Thank you.
Mayukh

Thank you. Mayukh

JTuquero · Answer

Hi Mayukh Devoting 10 to 17 study hours per week is a good goal, but this can easily go up or down based on your availability and how soon your test is coming. Since you are looking to improve quite a bit in either 1-2 months time, you may want to consider spending a little more time studying for the GMAT during the week. Part of your study time should also involve reviewing summaries and notes you take along the way. There's a lot of material out there that provide tips on how to balance prepping for the GMAT with a full time job. Here's a recent blog on that topic: https://econgm.at/8LYvyB. Keep us posted on your progress. Jessica

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi mayukh55,

You still haven't provided any information about how you studied the first time, but from this last post it sounds like you tried to approach this process by spending as little money as possible. Scoring at a high-enough level on the GMAT is an essential part of the Business School application process. With the right GMAT score, you might have an opportunity to receive a scholarship (in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars). Having the MBA will likely improve your career, open up opportunities, help you make more money, etc. Thus, the long-term benefits of really scoring well on this Test FAR OUTWEIGH the 'relatively small' amount of money that you might be trying to save right now. You might want to start looking at this whole process as an investment in yourself and your future (and not on a series of expenses to be avoided).

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

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