690: 30 point increase to 720?

hmgp22 wrote:How difficult would it be to improve 30 points from a 690 within a few weeks of studying?
I haven't touched the GMAT for 5 months though.

That obviously depends on, among other things, how much of a stretch the 690 was, how rusty you are from that five months and how busy your schedule is with other things.

Overall, does not sound so difficult to me.

Just find some areas you can improve in that have high returns on time invested in doing so and work on them.

Each improvement you make could translate to an about 5 - 10 point score increase.

Psychology is huge too. Even just a change in attitude or psychological approach could be worth tens of points. Even better timing could conceivably make a 30 point difference.

One thing you could do is find a good question bank like those from Veritas, Bellcurves Quant, or maybe Magoosh, and just do question after question until you are a pro.

Hi Rich,

Thanks for the reply. Answers to your questions below:

1) 690 (47Q 37V)
2) I have to retake because I was recently waitlisted at a top 10 program. I asked for feedback, and they mentioned to reconsider retaking.
3) I scored in the mid to high 600s and a few low 700s prior to taking the exam, so I would say is right around what I expected. I'm having trouble consistently above 700 in my practice CATs

I'm very worried that since I haven't touched the GMAT in 5 months, this would be a gargantuan task. I don't have much time left as I anticipate the school would like to hear something soon.

What do you think I should do?

hmgp22 wrote:How difficult would it be to improve 30 points from a 690 within a few weeks of studying?
I haven't touched the GMAT for 5 months though.

Hi,

As you have mentioned that you haven't touched the GMAT for 5 months, we would advice you to follow the below steps and see if your scores are improving or not.

1. Start with a mock test. This will help you identify your strong and weak areas
2. If you plan to do self study, get your hands on the best preparatory material available in the market. You can speak to your seniors, get feedback on forums like pagalguy to seek out the best in the market
3. Joining a coaching institute is recommended because it gives a structure to your preparation. Remember cracking GMAT is not just about working hard but working smart as well
4. Make a study time table for yourself that suits you best. You can start with spending 2 hours every day and as you move closer to your test date, start increasing your study hours
5. Keep taking mock tests in real test taking situations. However, more important than taking a mock test is to analyse your performance in the same. If you spend 2 hours on a mock test, spend 6 hours in analysing the same. Figure out ways by which you can continuously keep improving your score
7. Make sure you stay consistent with your schedule. This is extremely important

A good overall profile is also important apart from a good GMAT score.Consult an expert and make sure you are simultaneously working on making your profile better if required

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