First GMAT Mock test - Scored a 600 ...

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soumya029: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:25 pm

by soumya029 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:22 am

Hi ,

I took my first GMAT mock test yesterday. I used the GMATPREP software and scored a 600 ( Q36, V36). I bombed the quant section in data sufficiency and all questions that were wrong in Quant were from DS.
Also had a few questions wrong in RC. I know the reason why these specific areas are weak. I have not yet fully revised the core concepts having spent only 20 days studying so far.

I have a target score of 740 and have about 2 months from now till test day. is it possible to progress this much in 2 months? Or should I consider rescheduling by test date?

If yes what strategies should I be following to maximize the results from my prep.

Thanks Soumya.

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:43 am

Hi Soumya,

600 is a great baseline score, and a 140-point increase in 2 months is definitely possible. You can reschedule your test up to 1 week before your test, so you don't need to make any rescheduling decisions just yet. I typically suggest that students achieve their target score on at least 2 practices tests before they take the official test.

I should point out that everyone struggles with Data Sufficiency (DS) questions at first. This question type is totally unique to the GMAT, so it's foreign territory. Once you become more familiar with this question type, you should expect a significant score increase. If you're looking for some extra DS resources, we have a free set of videos that cover everything you need to know: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat-data-sufficiency

Also, given that you have 2 months to prepare, you might consider signing up for Beat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide (https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide).
Each day, you will receive an email with a series of learning activities that guide you, step-by-step, from Day 1 to test day. This will ensure that you will cover everything that the GMAT tests.

Here's an outline of all 60 emails: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide-outline

Cheers,
Brent

Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMATPrepNow.com

soumya029: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:25 pm

by soumya029 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:58 pm

Thanks a lot. I have subscribed to the 60 days study plan.

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