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thelady02
Joined: 04 Jun 2020
Last visit: 25 Mar 2026
Posts: 114
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Location: India
Schools: Goizueta '27 (D) Tepper '27 (WL) ISB '27 (A)
GMAT Focus 1: 605 Q81 V82 DI77 
GMAT Focus 2: 615 Q85 V80 DI77
GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V35
GRE 1: Q156 V154
GPA: 3.4
Schools: Goizueta '27 (D) Tepper '27 (WL) ISB '27 (A)
GMAT Focus 2: 615 Q85 V80 DI77
GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V35
GRE 1: Q156 V154
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03 Jan 2025, 00:27
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So, I have written the GMAT multiple times but am nowhere close to my target score (655+). It seems like my score keeps decreasing with every attempt.
I took a final attempt yesterday and got a sad 555 (Q78, V75, DI80).
Here is my ESR from that attempt:
Quant:
Verbal:
DI:
My previous attempts are here:
GMAT on 6th Dec: 565 (Q81, V83, DI70)
GMAT in Aug: 605 (Q81, V82, DI77)
In GMAT classic, I have 680 (Q48, V35).
I don't understand the variation in my sectional scores. How can my quant and verbal scores go from 81 and 83 to 78 and 75 in less than a month?? I used to think only DI was my issue but I am not sure any more.
I'd appreciate any help. I really wanted to apply to round2 deadlines and update my score by end of Jan or early Feb. Is that still feasible?
Also, I had applied to a couple of colleges in round1 but only got waitlisted at Tepper after interview.
Needless to say, I am kind of lost now. Appreciate any help.
Thanks.
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I took a final attempt yesterday and got a sad 555 (Q78, V75, DI80).
Here is my ESR from that attempt:
Quant:
Verbal:
DI:
My previous attempts are here:
GMAT on 6th Dec: 565 (Q81, V83, DI70)
GMAT in Aug: 605 (Q81, V82, DI77)
In GMAT classic, I have 680 (Q48, V35).
I don't understand the variation in my sectional scores. How can my quant and verbal scores go from 81 and 83 to 78 and 75 in less than a month?? I used to think only DI was my issue but I am not sure any more.
I'd appreciate any help. I really wanted to apply to round2 deadlines and update my score by end of Jan or early Feb. Is that still feasible?
Also, I had applied to a couple of colleges in round1 but only got waitlisted at Tepper after interview.
Needless to say, I am kind of lost now. Appreciate any help.
Thanks.
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03 Jan 2025, 11:06
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Hi thelady02,
One reason your score may be dropping is that, although you did pretty well on your first GMAT, it's possible that you got a batch of questions that suited your strengths on that exam. In other words, you may have more knowledge gaps than you realize, so your scores have dropped on subsequent exams. With that in mind, it would make sense to spend some time improving your GMAT skills before taking another GMAT. With that in mind, here is a great article you can check out:
How to Improve Your GMAT Score
One reason your score may be dropping is that, although you did pretty well on your first GMAT, it's possible that you got a batch of questions that suited your strengths on that exam. In other words, you may have more knowledge gaps than you realize, so your scores have dropped on subsequent exams. With that in mind, it would make sense to spend some time improving your GMAT skills before taking another GMAT. With that in mind, here is a great article you can check out:
How to Improve Your GMAT Score
03 Jan 2025, 22:40
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thelady02
Hi thelady02,
You're right. Going from V83 (84%) to V75 (18%) is totally unexpected, and it could very well be that you're facing burnout.
