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11 Jun 2020, 10:04
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Hi everyone,
I gave GMAT for the first time on 9th June & scored a pathetic 650.
My quant score is well good (still not 50) but in verbal I was thrashed totally.
I was preparing for the exam for the last 4-5 months. I am an Indian engineer so quant is not much problem but in verbal I did not expected this much low. For some of the last practice tests I was scoring 700+ with verbal 38+. Still during the exam the RCs were so hard (or I felt) that I had to read more than once.
I am thinking about giving a retest. But don't know from where to start. I thought I would clear in the very first try but now again I have to gear up. For my kind of profile, I definitely need at least 740+. Any help from the community to increase my verbal score will be very much appreciated.
Also I want to say, this is an amazing platform for GMAT prep and everything related to B-school. This is like a Junction for every MBA aspirant. So want to thank the creators bb and team. Kudos to you guys...
I gave GMAT for the first time on 9th June & scored a pathetic 650.
My quant score is well good (still not 50) but in verbal I was thrashed totally.
I was preparing for the exam for the last 4-5 months. I am an Indian engineer so quant is not much problem but in verbal I did not expected this much low. For some of the last practice tests I was scoring 700+ with verbal 38+. Still during the exam the RCs were so hard (or I felt) that I had to read more than once.
I am thinking about giving a retest. But don't know from where to start. I thought I would clear in the very first try but now again I have to gear up. For my kind of profile, I definitely need at least 740+. Any help from the community to increase my verbal score will be very much appreciated.
Also I want to say, this is an amazing platform for GMAT prep and everything related to B-school. This is like a Junction for every MBA aspirant. So want to thank the creators bb and team. Kudos to you guys...
11 Jun 2020, 11:53
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Hi rx10,
I’m glad you reached out, and I'm happy to help. So, first off, 650 is NOT a pathetic score and honestly, 650 (with Q50) is a really good start! Regarding how to move forward, can you provide some more information on HOW you were preparing for GMAT verbal prior to your latest GMAT? Once I learn more about you, I can provide some further advice. Also, you may find it helpful to read the following article:
How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success
I’m glad you reached out, and I'm happy to help. So, first off, 650 is NOT a pathetic score and honestly, 650 (with Q50) is a really good start! Regarding how to move forward, can you provide some more information on HOW you were preparing for GMAT verbal prior to your latest GMAT? Once I learn more about you, I can provide some further advice. Also, you may find it helpful to read the following article:
How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success
11 Jun 2020, 17:08
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Hi rx10,
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day did not turn out better. While a 650 is a solid Score, based on our prior discussions, I understand why you are not happy with this result (and why you want to retest). Your official Score is remarkably similar to the CAT/mock results that you posted back in early April. At that time, we discussed how you might have gotten 'stuck' in the mid-600s; while you mentioned some additional CATs that you took since then (in which you scored higher), your Official Score certainly implies that you might still be stuck around 650.
Thankfully, you still have plenty of time before you plan to apply - and the GMAT is the same consistent, predictable Exam that it's always been (so you CAN train to score at a higher level). Before we discuss how you might best proceed with your studies, I'd like to know a bit more about how you have been studying over the last 2 months:
1) How many hours did you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used over the last 2 months?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) Were any of these CATs ones that you had taken before?
You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
I'm sorry to hear that Test Day did not turn out better. While a 650 is a solid Score, based on our prior discussions, I understand why you are not happy with this result (and why you want to retest). Your official Score is remarkably similar to the CAT/mock results that you posted back in early April. At that time, we discussed how you might have gotten 'stuck' in the mid-600s; while you mentioned some additional CATs that you took since then (in which you scored higher), your Official Score certainly implies that you might still be stuck around 650.
Thankfully, you still have plenty of time before you plan to apply - and the GMAT is the same consistent, predictable Exam that it's always been (so you CAN train to score at a higher level). Before we discuss how you might best proceed with your studies, I'd like to know a bit more about how you have been studying over the last 2 months:
1) How many hours did you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used over the last 2 months?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) Were any of these CATs ones that you had taken before?
You might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
