Find New Levers to Pull to Break Out of a GMAT Score Plateau

If you hit a score plateau, your move is to look for new levers to pull. For example, you may need to find new practice techniques, such as the Streaks Method, to boost your GMAT score. Or you may need to learn to solve questions in new ways. For example, perhaps you’ve emphasized using orthodox methods to answer Quant questions. It may help to work on finding more creative paths to correct answers.

To find new levers, try new prep resources or read debriefs from people who have scored 705+ on the GMAT. I’ve seen people use everything from reading coaches to hypnotherapy to increase their GMAT scores.

Here’s the key: something will work. Something will have a new impact that will result in your GMAT score increasing.

If you’ve been practicing in one way, practicing in a new way will make a difference. If test anxiety or a negative mindset are holding you back, work to address them. If your reading speed is too slow, practicing by reading articles or working with a coach will speed you up. Your performance will improve, and your GMAT score will increase because effective preparation works.

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep