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15 Sep 2025, 11:59
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I have my GMAT Focus exam scheduled on the 23rd of September. When I started my preparation, my overall mock score was 435. I just took a recent mock and got the following scores:
Data Insights (DI): 66
Quantitative (Q): 72
Verbal (V): 77
I’m applying for Master in Management (MIM) programs for Fall 2026 intake, so this score is important for my applications. I’ve been using Jamboree’s practice materials and mocks for my prep, and I’ve been studying consistently since August.
At this point, I know the concepts, but I struggle with applying them properly under timed conditions, especially when it comes to test-day strategy and maintaining accuracy. Rescheduling isn’t an option, and now I’m debating if I should plan for a retake, or if focused changes can help me push my score over 625 for this attempt.
If anyone has been in a similar spot or has advice for maximizing improvement in the last week—especially for tightening up accuracy and time management—I’d really appreciate your input. Thoughts on whether to push through or start considering a retake strategy would also help!
Also, I was initially planning to apply in Round 1, but given my current score situation, does it make sense to push my applications to Round 2 with a hopefully better score? Would appreciate advice on the pros and cons here.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Data Insights (DI): 66
Quantitative (Q): 72
Verbal (V): 77
I’m applying for Master in Management (MIM) programs for Fall 2026 intake, so this score is important for my applications. I’ve been using Jamboree’s practice materials and mocks for my prep, and I’ve been studying consistently since August.
At this point, I know the concepts, but I struggle with applying them properly under timed conditions, especially when it comes to test-day strategy and maintaining accuracy. Rescheduling isn’t an option, and now I’m debating if I should plan for a retake, or if focused changes can help me push my score over 625 for this attempt.
If anyone has been in a similar spot or has advice for maximizing improvement in the last week—especially for tightening up accuracy and time management—I’d really appreciate your input. Thoughts on whether to push through or start considering a retake strategy would also help!
Also, I was initially planning to apply in Round 1, but given my current score situation, does it make sense to push my applications to Round 2 with a hopefully better score? Would appreciate advice on the pros and cons here.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
17 Sep 2025, 15:53
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Hi. The last week is not really the time to gain significant improvement.
The last week is usually for you to gain confidence, composure and to repeat the results in performance you’ve been able to show on the practice tests.
What I mean is that if you still need to improve, you’re not one week away from your test.
Usually you want to achieve time management by taking timed quizzes. Solve small batches of questions restrict timing enforced and start with easier questions and move up to a mix of easy and medium and then once you start heating 90% accuracy introducing questions into your mix.
It’s good that you know the concept of questions so now you need to speed up, but this may mean applying different strategies on verbal so that you can move faster through the questions.
The last week is usually for you to gain confidence, composure and to repeat the results in performance you’ve been able to show on the practice tests.
What I mean is that if you still need to improve, you’re not one week away from your test.
Usually you want to achieve time management by taking timed quizzes. Solve small batches of questions restrict timing enforced and start with easier questions and move up to a mix of easy and medium and then once you start heating 90% accuracy introducing questions into your mix.
It’s good that you know the concept of questions so now you need to speed up, but this may mean applying different strategies on verbal so that you can move faster through the questions.
18 Sep 2025, 05:20
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Consider including which types of questions you find challenging/time-consuming. People may provide some specific suggestions. For CR assumption questions, for example, the negation technique could be helpful to check out. Might be helpful to also share your recent mock report data. Looking through your error-log to help recall/remind yourself of any repeated careless errors you make may also help a bit. In case you find it takes a bit of time to warm up, consider doing a few questions beforehand (i.e. not letting the first questions you see on the day be those of the mock/exam).
How to get better on the GMAT. Note down your repeated careless errors.
How to get better on the GMAT. Note down your repeated careless errors.
