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GMAT Score - how to increase ? 02 Aug 2025, 04:03
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I have my exam towards end of next week, I gave my first official GMAT mock and score 555 - (DI - 77, Quant - 79, Verbal - 76). At this point should I reschedule and maybe do some more prep or can I increase this to ~645 in the next 3/4 days.

PS - I haven't practiced much for Quant and almost ~0 for Verbal / DI as of today. Any insights even on increasing the score to 685 in a month would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Work on your weaker sections,,, evaluate your question sheet where your score is dropping difficulty level
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Are there any specific reasons for your dip or is this a pattern? If this is a pattern, consider rescheduling.
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Hi RandomguyGMAT,

Considering your practice test score, I would wait to take your GMAT. Regarding how to move forward with your prep, I recommend concentrating on one subject at a time while studying. This allows for thorough understanding and practice, which is key to improving your score.

For example, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?

By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics.

For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article: The Best Way to Study for the GMAT