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Students often ask whether a weak GMAT score can be improved. The short answer is yes. Every GMAT challenge has a solution. If you ended up with a lower score than you expected on test day, there are always specific reasons behind it. Sometimes these reasons are clear right away. For example, nerves might have affected your performance. Other times, you may need to spend some time identifying what held you back. If you want to learn more about common causes for score drops on test day and how to handle them, check out our article on GMAT pitfalls and solutions. Whatever the cause, remember that a low score is never permanent.
If you are starting with a low baseline score, keep in mind that this score is just a snapshot. It does not represent your final score. You will study, practice, and improve your skills, and your score will rise. Your baseline score is useful mainly as a tool to help plan how much study time you might need to reach your goal. Beyond that, it does not define your ability or limit your potential.
Whether your initial score is lower than expected or your test day did not go as planned, it is important not to lose hope. Every difficulty you face with the GMAT has a way to overcome it. You just need to find the right approach, strategy, and resources to fix it.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Why Your Starting GMAT Score Does Not Define You
Students often ask whether a weak GMAT score can be improved. The short answer is yes. Every GMAT challenge has a solution. If you ended up with a lower score than you expected on test day, there are always specific reasons behind it. Sometimes these reasons are clear right away. For example, nerves might have affected your performance. Other times, you may need to spend some time identifying what held you back. If you want to learn more about common causes for score drops on test day and how to handle them, check out our article on GMAT pitfalls and solutions. Whatever the cause, remember that a low score is never permanent.
If you are starting with a low baseline score, keep in mind that this score is just a snapshot. It does not represent your final score. You will study, practice, and improve your skills, and your score will rise. Your baseline score is useful mainly as a tool to help plan how much study time you might need to reach your goal. Beyond that, it does not define your ability or limit your potential.
Whether your initial score is lower than expected or your test day did not go as planned, it is important not to lose hope. Every difficulty you face with the GMAT has a way to overcome it. You just need to find the right approach, strategy, and resources to fix it.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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