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13 Feb 2018, 11:25
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Hello! I am looking for any advice or guidance to help me achieve a score of 600 on my third (it still stings to type) attempt at the GMAT.
The school I am most interested in has a minimum acceptance of 550 37Q 28V (this should be easy!!!)
Background:
I began preparing for my first write in mid-June 2017 - using the Kaplan Online Prep Course (6w program)
My first pre-course CAT with kaplan - with no previous studying/basic knowledge of GMAT structure - I scored 530 (I don't recollect my individual Q and V scores)
For my first write my study materials consisted of Kaplans coursework, Qbank, class based videos and CATS (which I would on average score from 550-590)
Also using the GMATprep CATS I was scoring around 560-580
I was studying a significant amount the weeks building up to test date - 35-40+ hours week? probably more
First GMAT write on September 29 - Score 540 - 31Q 34V 5IR (both verbal and quant lower than any CATS revealed, V usually 40+ and Q 37-40)
I had already booked a trip to travel mid-october to november so I did not continue studying right away. I also work in retail so when I did get home until early January my work-life was quite hectic.
Preparing for second attempt:
I re-took Kaplans Online Prep Course (starting towards the end of November) and continued to utilize all of their resources (which I truly find knowledgable and helpful to studying - despite its reflection in my grade)
I purchased the 2018 OG - where I went through all of the text - *not* all of the practice questions available - its unfortunate for the OG guide adaptive questions that come associated with it on Wiley Efficient Learning - the questions are not correctly computed for fractions/exponents ext. making it very hard to use the program and study efficiently.
I wouldn't say my REAL studying began until Mid-january
This round - my kaplan CATS were scoring well into 600-660 - I assure you this is not from repeat questions as I hadn't tried the tests in months - but maybe from Kaplans question structure similarities? Also the questions on these CATs all showed to range from medium-hard for 90% of them
GMATPrep tests scoring 560-590
Again my studying was a significant amount of time 35++ hours a week
Wrote second test today - February 13th - scored a TERRIFYING 510 - 28Q 32V 5IR
*In summary - I tried to remain super positive going into the testing center the second time, the first write I was beyond nervous - I had been there more than once before (Kaplan gives you a 'live' trial where you actually get to do a mock CAT in the center)
Second write I definitely still had nerves, but I was still calm, prepared and ready to write!
I am hoping to SUCCESSFULLY write my third GMAT attempt within 2-3weeks from today!
Any guidance on things I should change and ways to improve my studying and SCORE would be beyond helpful!!
The school I am most interested in has a minimum acceptance of 550 37Q 28V (this should be easy!!!)
Background:
I began preparing for my first write in mid-June 2017 - using the Kaplan Online Prep Course (6w program)
My first pre-course CAT with kaplan - with no previous studying/basic knowledge of GMAT structure - I scored 530 (I don't recollect my individual Q and V scores)
For my first write my study materials consisted of Kaplans coursework, Qbank, class based videos and CATS (which I would on average score from 550-590)
Also using the GMATprep CATS I was scoring around 560-580
I was studying a significant amount the weeks building up to test date - 35-40+ hours week? probably more
First GMAT write on September 29 - Score 540 - 31Q 34V 5IR (both verbal and quant lower than any CATS revealed, V usually 40+ and Q 37-40)
I had already booked a trip to travel mid-october to november so I did not continue studying right away. I also work in retail so when I did get home until early January my work-life was quite hectic.
Preparing for second attempt:
I re-took Kaplans Online Prep Course (starting towards the end of November) and continued to utilize all of their resources (which I truly find knowledgable and helpful to studying - despite its reflection in my grade)
I purchased the 2018 OG - where I went through all of the text - *not* all of the practice questions available - its unfortunate for the OG guide adaptive questions that come associated with it on Wiley Efficient Learning - the questions are not correctly computed for fractions/exponents ext. making it very hard to use the program and study efficiently.
I wouldn't say my REAL studying began until Mid-january
This round - my kaplan CATS were scoring well into 600-660 - I assure you this is not from repeat questions as I hadn't tried the tests in months - but maybe from Kaplans question structure similarities? Also the questions on these CATs all showed to range from medium-hard for 90% of them
GMATPrep tests scoring 560-590
Again my studying was a significant amount of time 35++ hours a week
Wrote second test today - February 13th - scored a TERRIFYING 510 - 28Q 32V 5IR
*In summary - I tried to remain super positive going into the testing center the second time, the first write I was beyond nervous - I had been there more than once before (Kaplan gives you a 'live' trial where you actually get to do a mock CAT in the center)
Second write I definitely still had nerves, but I was still calm, prepared and ready to write!
I am hoping to SUCCESSFULLY write my third GMAT attempt within 2-3weeks from today!
Any guidance on things I should change and ways to improve my studying and SCORE would be beyond helpful!!
13 Feb 2018, 11:53
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Hey stan001
First off, Welcome to GMATClub!
Extremely sorry about the score drop in your second attempt. Though
a lot of factors could have contributed to that decrease in the score, the
ESR should help understand which topics need your immediate attention.
Once you have the report, the experts will be able to help you come up
with a concrete plan to crack this exam.
But in order to achieve a 600+ score, I would recommend you to have a
look at the below posts and work hard on your Quant and try to improve
your scores to Q45-46. With the same Verbal score you could be looking
at an overall score in excess of 600.
1. GMATClub Quantitative Mega-Thread
You could revise your concepts using the above link, since you have completed the
concepts once. After completing the concepts related to a topic, you should practice
questions pertaining to that topic. Every time you make a mistake, make a note of
the learning associated with the mistake. Read and re-read these notes from time
to time to avoid making these mistakes again.
2. Q30 -> Q40
Hope this helps you achieve your goal!
First off, Welcome to GMATClub!
Extremely sorry about the score drop in your second attempt. Though
a lot of factors could have contributed to that decrease in the score, the
ESR should help understand which topics need your immediate attention.
Once you have the report, the experts will be able to help you come up
with a concrete plan to crack this exam.
But in order to achieve a 600+ score, I would recommend you to have a
look at the below posts and work hard on your Quant and try to improve
your scores to Q45-46. With the same Verbal score you could be looking
at an overall score in excess of 600.
1. GMATClub Quantitative Mega-Thread
You could revise your concepts using the above link, since you have completed the
concepts once. After completing the concepts related to a topic, you should practice
questions pertaining to that topic. Every time you make a mistake, make a note of
the learning associated with the mistake. Read and re-read these notes from time
to time to avoid making these mistakes again.
2. Q30 -> Q40
Hope this helps you achieve your goal!
13 Feb 2018, 22:44
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi stan001,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Your 2 Official GMAT Scores show that you essentially performed the same both times you took the Official GMAT (about 530 +/- a few points). When you factor in your practice CAT scores, these Official scores are at the 'low end' of your range (assuming your general 'ability level' is around 550). That having been said, you're closer to a 600+ than you probably realize, but you'll have to make some fundamental changes to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections to hit that Score Goal. Given everything that you've described, it's likely that it would take at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to consistently score at that higher level.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Your 2 Official GMAT Scores show that you essentially performed the same both times you took the Official GMAT (about 530 +/- a few points). When you factor in your practice CAT scores, these Official scores are at the 'low end' of your range (assuming your general 'ability level' is around 550). That having been said, you're closer to a 600+ than you probably realize, but you'll have to make some fundamental changes to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections to hit that Score Goal. Given everything that you've described, it's likely that it would take at least another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to consistently score at that higher level.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
